Antique Fôret Noir Match Holder

Found at a countryside market in France, we are pleased to offer this wondrously carved wooden match holder. Crafted in great detail to hang as a decorative item while ensuring a busy cook always had matches close at hand to light the stove, we are particularly taken by the intricate woodworking and humble charm of this piece.

With all the stylistic hallmarks of the wood carvings from the Fôret Noir or Black Forest region of France and Germany, this exquisite holder has beautifully articulated details. Whimsically hand-carved to resemble a wicker basket hanging upon a vine-covered trellis, the holder is accented by playful leaves urged from the wood to resemble fleur de lis. Floating below the central holder, the original striking plate has been cleverly etched into the design as a framed oval.

Handsome with an enchanting rustic quality, this delightful find is truly a work of art. With the simple addition of a bit of matchstrike paper, this bewitching accessory promises to illuminate your home for decades to come.