Summary:
• Item: Refectory Table
• Circa: 1850
• Period: 2nd Empire
• Wood: Cherry Wood
• Provenance: France
• Size: 4ft 5⅞” wide x 2ft 7½” deep
• Seats up to 6 persons
• Provincial (country) table
• Cleated 3-plank top
• Single drawer
• Original brass knob
• Tapered legs
• Traditional peg construction
• Good condition
• Stunning colour & patination
• Completely original
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality period antique French 4ft 5” wide provincial cherry wood farmhouse kitchen refectory table, circa 1850, boasting a stunning colour, in good original condition. This table would have been used in a country property in France during the 2nd Empire period. The table, which comfortably seats up to six persons, features a beautiful cleated thee-plank cherry wood top, and would be ideal for the smaller kitchen. Below, the table features a single chestnut lined drawer, which retains its original brass knob. The table frame and top, which is constructed in the traditional peg construction, sits on four pretty but sturdy tapering block legs. The table is well constructed, stands firm on the ground and is ready to use.
The table boasts a rich brown cherry wood colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the kitchen. This item would certainly grace any home. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This farmhouse kitchen table is in good original condition. The drawer is chestnut lined, with the original brass knob. There are no water stains or cup marks to the top of the table. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Evidence of historical woodworm (which you will find in all antique French fruit wood furniture), which has been thoroughly treated. The table boasts a rich cherry wood colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This farmhouse kitchen table is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Table height = 75cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Knee height = 59cm or 23¼” or 1ft 11¼”
Width = 134.3cm or 52⅞” or 4ft 4⅞”
Depth = 80.1cm or 31½” or 2ft 7½”
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