19th Century Welsh Cricket Table

Name: 19th Century Welsh Cricket Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1085763
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleWelsh Vernacular
MaterialOak, Marble
ColourBrown and White
MotifsThree-legged tripod base, Circular marble top, Triangular undertier shelf, Splayed leg construction
SizeH 63.5 cm (25 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This nineteenth-century Welsh cricket table exemplifies regional vernacular furniture, combining robust utility with a rustic farmhouse aesthetic. The piece consists of a circular white marble top resting upon a three-legged ash base finished in a warm brown tone, featuring a splayed leg construction and a lower triangular undertier shelf. Visible details include distinct wood grain patterns across the turned uprights and stretchers, alongside the smooth, veined surface of the heavy stone upper tier. Measuring 63.5 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 75 cm deep, proportions suit placement at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair in a living space. The sturdy tripod frame provides a stable platform for lamps, books, or decorative objects while anchoring traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

A cricket table is an occasional table characterised by a three-legged base and a circular top, historically popular in rural Britain and Wales from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries.

Traditional cricket tables were constructed using native British timbers such as oak, ash, or pine, frequently fitted with joined undertiers and occasional stone or marble tops for utility.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature peg-joint construction, hand-planed timber surfaces, wear consistent with three-point stabilisation on uneven flagstone floors, and natural patina.

A cricket table functions as an accent side table beside an armchair or sofa, providing a stable surface for lamps or drinks while adding historical character to contemporary spaces.

Clean timber surfaces with a dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically, while wiping marble surfaces immediately with a damp, non-acidic cloth to prevent staining.

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19th Century Welsh Cricket Table