Here are a few mangle boards from my personal collection that are for sale or trade. For more information, please write to me at
Unless otherwise stated, all my mangle boards are in their original condition, with the original handle and original paint. It was not uncommon for a handle to break during use, and it was then replaced by a new handle, whose wood species, carving and painting differed from the old one. Many mangle boards were also repainted when they were no longer in use, to make them more decorative. What interests me about mangle boards is the combination of useful and pleasant, function and aesthetics. A mangle board without marks of use reminds me of a poorly designed tool or a poorly chosen gift.
If you are interested in a mangle board, contact me
1. Denmark, 1822, 58 x 14 cm. This mangle board has all the traditional characteristics of Danish boards, but it stands out for the luxuriance of its floral decoration, with two trees of life and no less than six vases of flowers, including two on the horse, the only case to my knowledge. There are various small breaks and chips on three of the corners, weakened by worms (the mangle board has been treated). 575 €
2. Denmark, ca. 1800, 65 x 14 cm. The wood used is naturally two-colored, showing a myriad of lighter lines and dots, with a beautiful aesthetic effect. The mangle board is richly carved with geometric motifs, including a (rare) triangle with a heart inside. The horse is naturalistic, with a head with prominent eyes and a long mane covering both flanks. 550 €
3. Denmark, 1806, 55 x 16 cm. Nice mangle board, decorated with a hunting scene with a deer chased by two dogs. There are also many flowers, as well as several hearts. The legs of the horse are weakened by a crack. The mangle board has been varnished. 500 €
4. Germany, 1805, 63 x 16 cm. The photos speak for themselves of this superb mangle board in the great German Rococo tradition. The exuberant decoration of innumerable flowers is the work of a talented cabinetmaker, who carved it in great depth. The intertwined letters in the center are very elegant, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Remarkably, a bird is depicted with its wings open, eating grapes. This symbolizes fertility, abundance and wealth. The handle, with a patina of use, is in the purest Rocaille style. Price on request.
5. Denmark, 1890, 62 x 16 cm. Large mangle board decorated with a painted sales rose and a date in Roman numerals. The horse is proud, head raised, with many painted details (mane, bridle, eyes). The bushy tail is made of horsehair. The handle was reinforced a while ago with two screwed metal plates. 575 €
6. Denmark, 1791, 61 x 17 cm. Antique mangle board with original paint, showing traces of long use. It is decorated with three large initials and a religious motif. 275 €
7. Norway, circa 1820, 72 x 12 cm. Thick mangle board with original paint and patina of use. The horse has been pared down to its most recognizable features. The carving on the mangle board is also synthetic, taking up the traditional decorations that have been reduced to their main features: a perfectly executed rosette, an undulating plant with flowers and a plant motif ending in a heart. The result is a real eye-catcher from afar. 950 €
8. Norway, circa 1800, 81 x 11 cm. Long mangle board with original paint and patina of use. The horse has a beautiful mane and almost human eyes. The mangle board is deeply carved, with various plant motifs and subtly hidden hearts. The carving is so deep that a play of shadows makes the shapes stand out. The horse's neck and hind legs have been previously broken and restored with wrought-iron nails. 950 €
9. Norway, circa 1780, 74 x 13 cm. Beautiful old mangle board retaining its original paint. A long two-tone vegetal motif stretches across the mangle board, lined with small colored touches on the sides. The horse's head is also painted, and its mane is represented by real brown hair. Deep patina of use. The front legs have been previously broken and restored with a wrought-iron nail. 850 €
10. Norway, 1772, 72 x 11 cm. Antique mangle board, decorated with a series of animals: two deer running through a forest, two long-necked birds, a resting horse and a fish (probably a Christian symbol). This menagerie and the many plants, as well as a large central tree, are reminiscent of a representation of the Garden of Eden. The mangle board shows signs of long use. 675 €
11. Norway, circa 1840, 75 x 12 cm. This mangle board retains its original red paint, with details enhanced with blue. The mangle board is decorated with a large, scrolled leaf motif, crowned at both ends by flowers. The horse on the handle has large ears and, above all, very expressive eyes with eyebrows, giving it an almost human look. 725 €
12. Norway, 1781, 75 x 12 cm. This mangle board is not the work of a cabinetmaker, but of a gifted and meticulous amateur. He spent a great deal of time carving the mangle board's decoration of acanthus leaves surrounded by meticulous chevrons. The horse is depicted naturalistically, with meticulous attention to detail. Beautiful patina. The horse's mane has been broken in use. The handle is reinforced with two large wrought-iron nails. 675 €
13. Norway, 1817, 80 x 12 cm. This mangle board has simple but striking ornamentation, contrasting large round rosettes with long tight lines. The horse is superb, muscular, with a massive neck and highly detailed mane. This mangle board was used for a long time, as the traces on the original paint show. 850 €
14. Norway, 1777, 69 x 11 cm. Superb mangle board, with its black and white original paint. The nine rosettes are interlocked, while the bands of color highlight five of them. The optical effect is striking. The horse's broad neck contrasts with the reverse curve of its back. The patina of use is magnificent, a deep honey color. 1500 €
15. Norway, 1863, 83 x 15 cm. Beautifully carved, massive mangle board. The geometric motifs are perfectly executed, and the mangle board has no fewer than 24 (!) carved hearts. The horse is majestic, as if motionless. The paint is original. The handle has been broken off and glued back on. 1150 €
16. Sweden, circa 1750, 88 x 11 cm. Antique board with a very long, tapered handle and special drop motifs. It was formerly repainted blue and then used. 125 €
17. Norway, 1755, 75 x 11 cm. This mangle board has been heavily used and has been decorated with floral motifs and two hearts. The handle has some tears and has been glued. 75 €
18. Norway, ca. 1780, 73 x 13 cm. The mangle board is covered with various geometric motifs, as well as a couple in front of a church and with a horse. The man holds a long pipe and the woman a glass of alcohol. The handle has some breaks and has been glued. 125 €
19. Norway, 1883, 83 x 10 cm. Beautiful mangle board with an elegant, almost streamlined shape. The handle is located almost in the center and the mangle board is curved. It fits well in the hand, is perfectly balanced and therefore its use should be very effective. The geometric motifs are finely sculpted and the handle is decorated with small aesthetic details. 150 €
20. Germany, 1797, 71 x 13 cm. A huge mangle board, decorated with various trees of life and geometric motifs. The large circle in the center of the mangle board is formed by three repeating letters: AVA, probably the first name of the beloved woman. Varnished. 75 €
21. Denmark, circa 1950, 61 x 11 cm. Decorative mangle board, not intended for use. It is decorated with numerous stars, a motif that does not appear on earlier mangle boards. 100 €
22. Sweden, 1877, 39 x 12 cm. Washing paddle with its original paint, showing a complex floral composition, with many different flowers. A triple heart is painted on the end of the handle. Beautiful carving. This paddle has served a lot. 375 €
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