Scandinavian Carved Mangle Board | Hand Carved Wooden Laundry Tool with Horse Handle | Folk Art from Northern Europe
$995.00
This traditional Scandinavian mangle board is a hand carved wooden laundry tool historically used to smooth damp linen before the introduction of modern irons.
The long rectangular board is decorated with flowing floral and foliate carvings, enhanced by remnants of red and green painted accents. The handle is carved in the form of a horse, a powerful symbol in Nordic folk tradition often associated with strength, vitality, and devotion. The surface shows a warm, well-developed patina with natural wear that speaks to age, use, and craftsmanship.
Beyond its practical function, mangle boards carried strong romantic and cultural meaning in Northern Europe. They were commonly given as courtship or engagement gifts, often carved by hand as a personal offering of skill, intention, and affection. This example is offered today as a decorative and collectible piece of Nordic folk art with both functional and emotional history.
• Object: Mangle board
• Origin: Scandinavia / Northern Europe
• Production period: 1800s
• Material: carved wood
• Handle form: stylized horse
• Decoration: carved motifs with painted accents
• Length: approx. 71 cm / 28 in
• Width: approx. 12.5 cm / 4.9 in
• Height: approx. 12 cm / 4.7 in
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