Turning the humble 'bread box' into a work of art is the French way. This 20th century panatierre can be hung on the wall or perched on your favorite console table. Guests won't believe that it was once common for the French to store their bread , to protect it from children and pets, in such an elegant way. This 20th century hand-carved cherry French panettiere, with Provencal motifs of flowers, baskets and sheaths of wheat representing life in southern France, is the epitome of French joie de vivre.