Antique Swedish Wooden cheese drainer - 19th Century - Ostränna

This rare, hand-carved wooden dairy board (ostränna) from Sweden (circa 1800–1880) is a super cool addition to your interior. This beautiful item is artisanally crafted from a single solid piece of wood.

History & Craftsmanship

On 19th-century Swedish farms, this board was used in the traditional preparation of cheese and quark. When the fresh curd was pressed into molds, it was placed on the sloping board. The raised edges caught the released liquid (the whey), which was then neatly drained away through the cut-out open spout at the front.

Th!is board has a beautiful, heavily weathered appearance and patina. The back is painted in the well-known Swedish Falu red shade.

Dimensions:

Length 63 cm
Width 33 cm
Height 4 cm

A simple eye-catcher on a robust dining table; display candlesticks on it.

Unique find!