Serpentine shaped moulded marble top, above a matching shaped carved and moulded front skirt, opening to reveal an unexpected narrow drawer.
The stylish lines flowing into acanthus leaf carved knees and over expressed cabriole legs, terminating on a scrolled foot.
The beautifully veneered rear plain rectangular legs, on well shaped moulded feet.
Usually long 3.2m early 19th century French oak refectory/farmhouse table. Having a 6cm thick two plank moulded top.
Above a plain skirt, resting on square chamfered legs, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher.
C.1820
H.78cm W.320cm D.71cm
19th century English oak coffer/blanket box.
H.65cm W.138cm D.59cm
This will be the sixth French farmhouse table I’ve had in my apartment.
I’ve also sold many chairs, dressers and side tables.
Reminds me of William Johnston, The Johnston Collection in East Melbourne.
William used his home as a showroom and sold very well.