Kitchen cleaver, modernism, steel, bone, Poland, early 20th c.
880 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 11567
This early 20th-century Polish kitchen cleaver exemplifies utilitarian modernist construction, featuring a robust, broad blade in chromed steel with a matte, cool-silver finish and a gently rounded tip. The blade displays a natural patina, fine scratches, and areas of discoloration and oxidation, all attesting to its age and authenticity. A practical hole at the top of the blade serves for hanging or easy storage. The handle, crafted from two dark bone or horn scales fixed with three metal rivets, transitions in color from deep brown to near-black, with a semi-gloss finish and a tangible, natural grain. Its ergonomic, subtly curved shape ensures a secure grip, and the junction with the blade is tightly and precisely fitted. The cleaver is preserved in very good condition, with typical signs of age and use—minor abrasions, patina, traces of oxidation—but no significant structural damage.The form of this tool tells the story of early modernism—an era that valued function and durability above ornamentation. The metallic sheen of the blade and the rawness of the handle evoke the image of the kitchen as the heart of the home, where every implement was made to last for years. The cleaver seems to whisper of daily rituals, family gatherings, and the hard work of past generations—an epoch when tools were silent witnesses to household stories, and authentic wear became a record of their long-standing presence.The cleaver can be included in a vintage kitchen tool display, paired with solid wood boards, cast-iron cookware, or white ceramics to highlight its rustic origins. It would work well as a feature in a collection of historical kitchen accessories on an open shelf or in a glass cabinet—especially in interiors inspired by modernism, farmhouse, or classic collector’s style. It is worth combining with natural textiles and simple, diffused lighting
DIMENSION
Height20 cm
Depth4 cm
Width25 cm
Dimension details
Width25 cm
Height20 cm
Depth4 cm
Weight1 kg
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