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Early Primitive Form Tavern Table
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Early Primitive Form Tavern Table

18th century
Sold 3 July 2025 · Martin Murray Antiques
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A sculptural small tavern table of primitive form. Cleated oak plank top with ash legs and sub-structure. Primitive furniture can be very difficult to tie down to a tight time frame due to it’s simplicity of design and utilitarian nature, however the cleated top and hand cut nailed construction with no use of screws suggests an earlier than usual date for this piece. It has a fine patina and aside from some historic woodworm damage to the top is in good original condition

English. 1720 - 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Primitive Tavern Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1116650
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mm43
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Description
A sculptural small tavern table of primitive form. Cleated oak plank top with ash legs and sub-structure. Primitive furniture can be very difficult to tie down to a tight time frame due to it’s simplicity of design and utilitarian nature, however the cleated top and hand cut nailed construction with no use of screws suggests an earlier than usual date for this piece.
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It has a fine patina and aside from some historic woodworm damage to the top is in good original condition.
Martin Murray Antiques

English. 1720 - 1800

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Primitive Tavern Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116650
Dealers Internal Ref
mm43
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2024

Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Primitive Form Tavern Table

Archive II An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background. View II
Archive III An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background. View VI
Archive VII An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background. View VII
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Martin Murray Antiques

Martin Murray Antiques
Telephone 07970 625359
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mmant
Verified Since Dec 2024
Items For Sale 48
Items Sold 89
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
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An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background.
Early Primitive form tavern table
Ref: SA1116650
An early primitive tavern table with a rectangular wooden top, splayed legs, and cross-stretcher bracing, shown against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTables
  • Period18th century
  • StylePrimitive Country
  • MaterialOak, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSplayed turned legs, Cross-stretcher bracing, Plank top
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 72.5 cm (29 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

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A primitive tavern table is a functional piece of vernacular furniture historically used in public houses and domestic settings, characterised by simple construction and utilitarian design.

These tables were typically crafted from native British timbers such as oak, elm, ash, and pine, utilising locally available hardwoods for structural integrity.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate joinery such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-adzed surfaces, traditional tool marks, and natural timber oxidisation accumulated over centuries of use.

This piece can be integrated into contemporary spaces as an accent table or desk, providing a tactile contrast of organic textures against minimalist architectural elements.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the historic timber surface without altering the patina.
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