Antique French Oak Provincial Side Table (Circa 1880)

Summary:
• Side / Hall Table
• Circa: 1880
• Period: 3rd Republic
• Wood: Oak
• Provenance: France
• Provincial / country table
• Size: 3ft 3” wide x 2ft 3” deep
• Oak boarded & mitered top
• Breakfront moulded frieze
• Large compartmentalized drawer
• Original working lock (with key)
• Chestnut drawer linings
• Original brass knobs
• Barley twist legs & stretchers
• Original polish
• Completely original
• Solid in joint
• Excellent condition & colour
• Free 14 day UK returns period

This is an attractive and fine quality antique French provincial oak side table from the 3rd Republic period, circa 1880, in excellent original condition. This table would have been used in a country property in France. The table features a beautiful oak boarded top with a lovely grain configuration, secured by a mitered frame, finished with a round thumb moulded edge. Below, there is a single working drawer, which features the original brass key escutcheon and working drawer lock (with key). Please note, the drawer was not designed to have knobs or handles; this is classic French design. The key was designed to act as the drawer knob, as well as locking the drawer. The drawer, which is lined in chestnut, features an unusual but useful compartmentalised interior. Below the drawer sits an elegant breakfront reeded moulding, which is present around the whole of the frieze. Four elegant barley twist legs support the table, with a connecting barley twist stretcher for additional support.

This table boasts a rich golden oak colour. As its 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, specifically the living room or the hallway. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment, as it’s an extremely functional item. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:
This item is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. As its boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination. There are no stains or cup marks to the top of the table. The single working drawers feature its original brass escutcheon and working lock (with key). The drawer is hand dovetailed in chestnut and is in good working order, closing flush to the frame. This item is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:
Table height = 74cm or 29⅛” or 2ft 5⅛”
Knee height = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Width = 99.1cm or 39” or 3ft 3”
Depth = 68.8cm or 27 or 2ft 3”

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Ref. Side Table 39