Cedar and Poplar were common types of wood used during the colonial times. Many of the antique bowls you can find today are from those types of wood. Today dough bowls are beautifully carved from a variety of straight-grained wood including cottonwood, soft maple, cherry, butternut, mango wood, river birch, and buckeye. Some are left natural, some stained and some are painted (i.e. to make a white dough bowl) Whether it's a reproduction or vintage bowl, you are sure to find a dough bowl that fits your decor style.