Early 20th-Century Large French Wooden Pizza Peel - 26¾"

This wooden round bread or pizza peel hails from the bakeries and kitchens of Provence, where it was once used daily for baking dough. Likely crafted in the early 20th century, its broad circular surface and short, tapered handle reflect the efficiency and rhythm of traditional baking. The form was designed for smooth movement in and out of wood-fired ovens. The wooden surface has mellowed to a warm, golden tone, with rich grain lines, burnishing, and time-softened imperfections that reveal its long service in a working kitchen.

 

A humble yet essential tool in village bakeries, this peel now tells a story of honest craftsmanship and culinary heritage. Its sculptural simplicity and worn authenticity make it a striking decorative piece, whether mounted on a kitchen wall or leaned casually against a counter. Pefect repurposed as a generous platter for cheese and coldcuts