A device and a method for controlled dispensing of a solid loose material, in granular, powder or scale form, comprising a container hopper (3) of the material provided with at least a discharge mouth (33), a distribution element (4) located at a distance below the discharge mouth (33), such that material exiting from the container hopper (3) can accumulate thereon, and vibrator means (5, 50) selectively destined to set the distribution element (4) in vibration, such that the accumulated material slides on the distribution element (4) up until the material falls from at least a falling edge (41) thereof.
