Description
Our Villette chopping board is a round slab of polished beige marble crossed by a wide band of brass that reaches out beyond the edge to form the handle. It is 25cm long, 30.5cm wide and 1.5cm thick, made from 65% marble and 35% brass, and it weighs 1.96KG. That weight matters: a board this solid sits steadily on the worktop while you slice, and it feels substantial in the hand as you carry it to the table. Marble is a natural stone, so its soft veining varies from one slab to the next.
In the kitchen it is ready for everyday jobs: slicing a loaf, cutting fruit or portioning a wedge of cheese. Marble stays cool to the touch, a quality bakers value when working butter into pastry. It is just as much at home on the dining table, set out with cheese, cured meats or warm bread for a weekend lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends. The handle makes it easy to lift and pass round, and a string loop through the end lets it hang from a hook on the kitchen wall when it is not in use.
The marble is polished and the brass carries a lacquer finish. It does not go in the dishwasher, the microwave or the oven, so wash it by hand after use. When it is not in service, lean it upright against the splashback beside a bread bin or hang it by its loop, where the beige stone and the band of brass bring quiet warmth to a plain run of worktop. Layered in front of a wooden board of a different size, it makes an easy display with both boards close to hand.
Specification
| Width |
30.5cm |
| Length |
25cm |
| Height |
1.5cm |
| Material |
65% Marble, 35% Brass |
| Colour |
Beige |
| Finish |
Polished. Lacquer on brass |
| Dishwasher safe |
No |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
1.96KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the board made of?
It is 65% marble and 35% brass. The marble surface is polished and the brass band has a lacquer finish.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. The maker lists it as unsuitable for the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so wash it by hand after use.
How big and heavy is it?
It is 25cm long, 30.5cm wide and 1.5cm thick, and it weighs 1.96KG, so it is a solid, weighty board for the worktop or table.
Can I serve food straight on it?
Yes. The maker lists it as suitable for food, so you can slice bread on it or set out cheese, cured meats and fruit for the table.
Can I hang it up when I am not using it?
Yes. A string loop runs through a hole in the end of the handle, so it hangs neatly from a hook on the kitchen wall.
Will the veining on my board match exactly?
Marble is a natural stone and its veining varies from slab to slab, so the pattern on each board is its own.