Antique French 4ft 7” Cherry Fruit Wood Refectory Kitchen Dining Table With Breadboard (Circa 1850)

Summary:
• Item: Refectory Table
• Circa: 1850
• Period: 2nd Empire
• Wood: Cherry Wood
• Provenance: France
• Size: 4ft 7⅛”wide x 2ft 9⅜” deep
• Seats up to 6 persons
• Provincial (country) table
• Breadboard at one end & drawer at the other end
• Tapered legs
• Traditional peg construction
• Good condition
• Stunning colour & patination
• Completely original
• Solid in joint
• Free 14 day UK returns period

Description:
Here is a superb example of a quality antique French provincial cherry wood farmhouse refectory table from the 2nd Empire period, circa 1850, 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 6 persons, features a beautiful figured five-plank cherry wood top with a lovely silk grain configuration and a rich cherry wood colour. The table boasts a large pullout chestnut breadboard at one end and large chestnut lined drawer at the other end, featuring the original handles. Tables that feature pullout breadboards are more desirable than those without. The table frame and top, which is constructed in the traditional peg construction, sits on four pretty but sturdy tapering block legs with scribe detail. The apron is decorated with a fine beaded mouding. The table boasts a superb original rich cherry wood colour and is in good original condition.

The table boasts a rich orange 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 table is in good original condition. The table boasts its original breadboard and drawer at either end with the original knobs. 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. Tables that feature pullout breadboards are more desirable than those without. 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. The table is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:
Table height = 75.5cm or 29¾” or 2ft 5¾”
Knee height = 62.7cm or 24⅝” or 2ft ⅝”
Length = 140cm or 55⅛” or 4ft 7⅛”
Depth = 84.6cm or 33⅜” or 2ft 9⅜”

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Ref. Refectory Table 28