Café au Lait bowls (bowls)
French coffee bowls - authentic café au lait bowls
The classic French coffee bowls, also known as bols or café au lait bols, are an indispensable piece of French heritage. The bowls were originally used for morning coffee - filled with café au lait, often accompanied by a piece of baguette dipped directly into the bowl. Today, they are coveted collectibles that are both practical and decorative in the home.
Hvad er en fransk bol?
En bol er en rund, håndholdt skål uden hank, typisk fremstillet i fajance eller porcelæn. De findes i mange størrelser, mønstre og farver – fra helt enkle hvide modeller til skåle med farverige striber, mønstre og logoer.
The most famous ones originate from French pottery towns such as St. Amand, Digoin, Sarreguemines and Badonviller, where they were produced throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Many of these bowls are stamped on the bottom and can be dated to a specific period, making them particularly interesting for collectors.
Why collect French buns?
- Authenticity: Each dish tells a story of everyday French life.
- Functionality: Perfect for coffee, tea, soup or even small servings.
- Decoration: They look great in the kitchen or on open shelves.
- Uniqueness: No two finds are exactly the same and many patterns are rare today.
Vintage charm for your home
Using a French café au lait bowl in everyday life brings a sense of French country style into the kitchen. The patinated colors, hand-painted stripes and small imperfections are exactly what makes them charming.
Many choose to collect them to create a mix of different sizes and colors - a collection that can be both used and displayed.
Find din næste bol hos os
In our selection you'll find original French bowls from the 1900s - and some even older, hand-picked at markets in France. All bowls are carefully selected for their quality, condition and expression.
See our selection of Cafe au Lait coffee bowls
