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French Walnut Bread Prep Table (Two-board Top)
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
for sale €2,252     $2,445
£1,925

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French Walnut Bread Prep Table (Two-board Top)

19th century
Description

A stunning French walnut country house bread prep table with two-board top. Early 19th century.

A trap door lifts up to reveal the bread storage bin, which is housed in a nicely panelled case.

Lovely patination to the top with a couple of old burn marks. A truly unique piece.

This would make a fabulous desk, kitchen table/island. Alternatively, add an ice-well to the bread bin, and you have a great champagne table or home bar piece.

Width 197cm / 77.55"

Depth 77.5cm / 30.5"

Height 76cm / 30"

Rail height 62.5cm / 24.5"

*Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
197cm (77.56")
Depth
77.5cm (30.51")
Declaration

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Walnut Prep Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1149480
Description
A stunning French walnut country house bread prep table with two-board top. Early 19th century.

A trap door lifts up to reveal the bread storage bin, which is housed in a nicely panelled case.

Lovely patination to the top with a couple of old burn marks. A truly unique piece.

This would make a fabulous desk, kitchen table/island.

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Alternatively, add an ice-well to the bread bin, and you have a great champagne table or home bar piece.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
fig 1. An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base.
fig 1. French Walnut Bread Prep Table (Two-board Top)

Width 197cm / 77.55"

Depth 77.5cm / 30.5"

Height 76cm / 30"

Rail height 62.5cm / 24.5"

Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 2. An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base.
fig 2. French Walnut Bread Prep Table (Two-board Top)

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
197cm (77.56")
Depth
77.5cm (30.51")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Walnut Prep Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149480
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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Archive I An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base.

French Walnut Bread Prep Table (Two-Board Top)

Archive II An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base. View II
Archive III An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base. View III
Archive IV An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base. View IV
Archive V An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base. View V
Archive VI An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base. View VI
Archive VII An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base. View VIII
Archive IX An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base. View IX
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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07834 728628
Location
Near Heathfield
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base.
French Walnut Bread Prep Table (Two-Board Top)
Ref: SA1149480
An antique French dark walnut bread prep table featuring a two-board top, side pedestal storage compartment, and lower stretcher base.
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Historically known as tables a petrir, these utilitarian pieces originated in rural French households during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were engineered specifically for mixing, kneading, and rising bread dough, often combining a flat work surface with an integrated storage bin or trough.

These tables were constructed from durable native European hardwoods capable of withstanding heavy daily use. Common timbers included walnut, oak, chestnut, and fruitwood, often joined using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs.

Authentic period examples feature hand-planed timber surfaces, wooden peg joinery, and irregular plank widths on the top. Original storage compartments, functional lids or hatches, and authentic wear patterns from dough preparation further confirm period origin.

These versatile tables function exceptionally well as freestanding kitchen islands, generous hallway consoles, or sideboards in dining rooms. Their clean, functional profile bridges traditional rustic aesthetics and contemporary open-plan spaces.

Maintain timber hydration by applying a high-quality beeswax paste every six to twelve months along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources or high moisture to prevent plank shrinkage, and wipe spills immediately with a dry cloth.
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