Bleached French Oak circa 1930 Refectory Style Farmhouse Table
* French circa 1930
* Solid oak throughout - strong, robust frame
* Well proportioned and very sold construction
* Heavy lift off table top 5cm (1.97) thick
* Seats 6 people, perhaps more dependent upon style of chair/bench seating
* Features a lower Y Shaped Stretcher and scalloped apron, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and a timeless
design
* Please see other detailed measurements below
* Suitable for many purposes eg Dining, Kitchen and Hallway
* In excellent condition for the home
* Table top overhangs at end by 24.5cm (9.64)
* Table top overhangs at side by 9.5 cm (3.74)
* H: 78cm (30.7'') W: 85cm (33.5'') L: 220cm (86.6'')
* Height from floor to underside of table 73cm (28.74)
* Each leg has a base of approximately 10cm (3.94) square (I have not measured each leg individually)
* To either end of the table the external space between the legs is 65c
...m (25.60)
* internal 44cm (17.32)
* To either side of the table the external space between the legs is 170cm (66.93)
* internal 144cm (56.69)
* From the outer part of the table to the centre rail is approximately 38.5cm (15.15) on either side of the table
* The table top thickness is 5cm (1.97) and is removable and sits in a frame
This exquisite French Refectory Style Farmhouse Table from around 1930 can comfortably seat six people, with the potential for more depending on the chair or bench style used making it ideal for social gatherings throughout the year.
The table is robust, crafted from solid French oak timbers with a bleached natural finish. Its top is notably heavy but removable, which aids in transportation a feature that may hark back to its original design for ease of washing or bleaching and subsequent drying. The base is sturdy, featuring four elegantly turned legs and a central stretcher rail that connects to the two end legs (the shortest span) with angled wooden pieces, creating a Y-shaped frame. This construction is characteristic of French Farmhouse Tables from this era, promising to bring a solid, significant, and enduring charm to any interior.
The table has undergone a complete stripping to achieve a raw, unrefined look, followed by a subtle lime wash finish applied over the entire piece. The wood grain remains very pronounced, yet it should pose no issue for adding a preferred finish, assuming all surfaces are properly prepped as per the instructions that accompany your selected finishing product.
Regarding the durability and mark-resistance of the chosen finish, I cannot assure any particular finish will provide this certainty, except for commercially applied lacquer finishes, which would come with warranties provided by the professionals performing such services.
Condition Report
This charming French Refectory Style Farmhouse Table boasts excellent form, function, and proportions in and is in good vintage condition throughout. We are confident in retailing this as being a fine example of its kind.
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Internal Reference: WA083
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1098330
Dateline of this antique is 1930
Height is 78cm (30.7inches)Width is 85cm (33.5inches)Depth is 220cm (86.6inches)
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