Thursday 11 August 2011

Butcher's Block



I love this image I found over at Nibs blog of John Derian's old butcher's block in his house in Provincetown, Massachusetts.  We have been very lucky this year to come across 2 of these wonderful old butcher's blocks.  One came from an old butchery in Toowoomba.  Each one sold within the first few days of them being in the shop which obviously shows how rare these wonderful pieces are.  I wish I could find another one for our kitchen at home.  I also love the idea of using them as a side table placed between 2 sofas with a big gorgeous lamp placed on top.

image John Derian's home by eric boman for american vogue living
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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous11 August 2011 at 09:01

    They are just gorgeous, something timeless. x

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  2. Anonymous11 August 2011 at 17:07

    I love the idea of using them as a side table - such a durable and timeless piece, and I love seeing things like this in unexpected places.

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  3. Nat @ dear little house11 August 2011 at 18:50

    Gorgeous. Furniture with history and texture... love it!

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  4. pve design11 August 2011 at 20:30

    The next one I see will be mine!
    pve

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  5. posie blogs Jennie McClelland12 August 2011 at 00:13

    Oh that is amazing, i love the big old ones with a good groove in them which screams "plenty of chopping has been done here". What a find!! We use a butcher's block in the middle of our kitchen, every day, it's amazing, love Posie

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  6. Luciane at HomeBunch.com12 August 2011 at 00:55

    Wow! That is a statement piece. You can help but notice it.

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  7. annie@mostlovelythings12 August 2011 at 10:18

    A big gorgeous lamp with a cool shade designed by you would be very beautiful on a butcher's block like this!

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  8. daria12 August 2011 at 18:22

    Dear Anna, I love your style! It 'great! I mentioned you in my blog "sciccosi dettagli"
    Kiss... Daria

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  9. Anonymous12 August 2011 at 23:24

    Wonderful! I love your blog!

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  10. Mary Bergfeld13 August 2011 at 23:44

    Anna, I have only now discovered your blog. I've spent some time browsing through your earlier posts and I'm so glad I did that.You've created a lovely spot for your readers to visit and I really enjoyed the time I spent here. I'll be back. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

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  11. crown flora studio14 August 2011 at 00:26

    I just wanted to say thank you for the years of great writing and photos. I randomly found your blog on a rainy day as i was sipping my morning coffee and now you are a regular part of my day. Keep up the great work.

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