17th century Italian walnut side table.

17th century Italian walnut side table.

The well patinated thick single plank top, above a deep geometric drawer, having a divided interior, with carved star motifs and bold steel key.
Resting on well turned legs, joined by square stretchers, on matching bun feet.
Note, the top without visible shrinkage, as one plank. Thickness of top 3.5cm

C.1660

H.64cm W.84cm D.59.5cm

 

A selection of side tables in stock.

A selection of side tables in stock.

17th – 19th century, English and French with art and decorative items from 17th to 21st centuries.

The few recent side tables included will be posted soon.

Take a look under Furniture, English or French, Tables, Side Tables, to see full details.

Early 19th century French beech baking paddle.

Early 19th century French beech baking paddle.

Makes an interesting table or corner decoration. Would also be a great cheese board or decorate with fruits as I do.

C.1800

170 x 43cm

Resting on a French figured elm farmhouse table of the same period.

Well patinated two plank deep-cleated top, on four oak tapered legs.

H.75cm W.2m D.80cm

 

 

 

18th Century French Provincial Oak Petrin/Dough-Bin.

18th Century French Provincial Oak Petrin/Dough-Bin.

The three plank cleated top (later hinged – originally sliding)
Above canted bin, with original leaf and moulded carving.
Resting on a shaped, moulded skirt with a carved central star, joined to front cabriole legs.

Still to be re-glued, and re wax finished.
Or left un waxed, as beautifully oxidised over the centuries.

H.68cm
W.155cm
D.57cm

 

19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table

19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table

The top having two wide figured, grained planks.

Above a plain skirt, having one central drawer with original brass handle.

Resting on square tapered legs.

H.74cm

W.197cm

D.87cm

In storage, in need of refinishing.

Thought I’d share a few of my dining tables. I sell many styles.

Thought I’d share a few of my dining tables. I sell many styles.

17th century English oak refectory tables.
18th-19th century French farmhouse tables.
18th century English gateleg and pembroke tables.
Mid century French fibreglass sealed autumn toned centre/dining table.

Used as dining tables, desks, serving tables, entrance and centre tables.

Several more in store awaiting a good clean and wax.

A rare museum quality first half 18th century French provincial walnut dresser/buffet and rack.

A rare museum quality first half 18th century French provincial walnut dresser/buffet and rack.

The strong William and Mary, Queen Anne from 1690 to 1710 influence, including the double arched carved pedemint steel drop handles and bold bun-feet.
With floral, leaf carvings to the facing rounded corners, a lot more worn to the base.
Turned finials supporting the rails for the display shelving, plain moulded drawers, so the beautifully carved arched fielded paneled doors of birds with out swept wings holding flowers.
Then a beautiful ogee-shaped bottom rail, resting on bold bun feet.
18th century French oak low dresser/sideboard, of unusually narrow proportions.

18th century French oak low dresser/sideboard, of unusually narrow proportions.

The well patinated two plank moulded top having a deep plate groove to the rear, to hold large upright dinner and serving plates.
Above a stylish double mould, meeting with the sides to create a framed look. The three central drawers, flanked by two flowing mould carved paneled doors.
With a decorative applied ogee shaped long lower rail, joined to a continued slight shaped moulded foot.
Rare 19th century French solid kingwood 'whatnot'

Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’

This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).

It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production.

The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.

H.98cm
W.69cm
D.40cm