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Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table

19th century
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An Extremely Unusual And Very Rare Mid 19th Century Figured Elm French Provincial Drop Leaf Extending Centre Table, Retaining Wonderful Colour And Patina To The Highly Figured Surfaces Throughout, The Square Top With Four Drop Leaf Flaps And Unusual Hinged Corner Flaps, Which Together Create And Extended Circular Top, Raised On Bulbous Turned Central Column With Shaped Tripod Legs. 

Its quite difficult to know where to start with this interesting little table as it really is incredibly unusual indeed. It is absolutely not a design which we have seen anything like before and to be honest the way that it all fits together, whilst ingenius, is also not from any cabinet making textbook and we would imagine that the table is the creation of one extremely talented individual in rural France with some time on his hands. 

That table is incredibly charming due to a variety of factors. One of those factors is the beautiful figured elm which it is constructed from which has taken on the most lovely colour and surface and helps make the table incredibly decorative indeed. Another element of charm is the slightly rudimentary design and the fact that due to natural wood shrinkage and movement over the years the top of the table when fitted together is no longer perfectly flush to say the least, with each little flap going off in its own direction. 

That said the table is incredibly sturdy and more than functional as none of the uneven bits are sloping or anything like that, so its easy to use the table as a surface for whatever purpose one requires. 

As with all items which we offer for sale this little table has been inspected by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being placed on sale, so as to ensure it is in its very best possible condition and ready for immediate placement within the home. 

This particular little table is a personal favourite of mine to be honest, it just oozes character and charm and is of a design which I have never quite seen the like of before. I cannot wait to see it go to a good home where it will be loved, cherished and used. 

Circa 1850. 

Height 27.25in. 

Width 24.5in (flaps down).

Width 38.5in (flaps up).

Depth 24.5in (flaps down).

Depth 38.5in (flaps up).

Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Elm Drop Leaf Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167953
Dealers Internal Reference
9746
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Description
An Extremely Unusual And Very Rare Mid 19th Century Figured Elm French Provincial Drop Leaf Extending Centre Table, Retaining Wonderful Colour And Patina To The Highly Figured Surfaces Throughout, The Square Top With Four Drop Leaf Flaps And Unusual Hinged Corner Flaps, Which Together Create And Extended Circular Top, Raised On Bulbous Turned Central Column With Shaped Tripod Legs. 
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Its quite difficult to know where to start with this interesting little table as it really is incredibly unusual indeed.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

It is absolutely not a design which we have seen anything like before and to be honest the way that it all fits together, whilst ingenius, is also not from any cabinet making textbook and we would imagine that the table is the creation of one extremely talented individual in rural France with some time on his hands. 

fig 1. A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base.
fig 1. Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table

That table is incredibly charming due to a variety of factors. One of those factors is the beautiful figured elm which it is constructed from which has taken on the most lovely colour and surface and helps make the table incredibly decorative indeed. Another element of charm is the slightly rudimentary design and the fact that due to natural wood shrinkage and movement over the years the top of the table when fitted together is no longer perfectly flush to say the least, with each little flap going off in its own direction. 

fig 2. A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base.
fig 2. Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table

That said the table is incredibly sturdy and more than functional as none of the uneven bits are sloping or anything like that, so its easy to use the table as a surface for whatever purpose one requires. 

fig 3. A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base.
fig 3. Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table

As with all items which we offer for sale this little table has been inspected by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being placed on sale, so as to ensure it is in its very best possible condition and ready for immediate placement within the home. 

fig 4. A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base.
fig 4. Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table

This particular little table is a personal favourite of mine to be honest, it just oozes character and charm and is of a design which I have never quite seen the like of before. I cannot wait to see it go to a good home where it will be loved, cherished and used. 

Circa 1850. 

Height 27.25in. 

Width 24.5in (flaps down).

Width 38.5in (flaps up).

Depth 24.5in (flaps down).

Depth 38.5in (flaps up).

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Elm Drop Leaf Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167953
Dealers Internal Ref
9746
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base.

Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table

Archive II A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base. View XII
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Ampthill
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MK45 9AW
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A nineteenth-century French Provincial elm centre table featuring a round top with two drop leaves, a turned central pedestal, and a three-legged tripod base.
Rare 19th Century French Provincial Elm Dropleaf Centre Table
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French Provincial furniture originated in regional areas outside Paris, adapting formal styles into practical pieces crafted by local artisans. These items emphasise functional forms, solid timber construction, and natural wood grains rather than heavy gilding or delicate marquetry.

Artisans typically utilised native regional hardwoods such as elm, oak, walnut, and fruitwood. Construction features solid timber tops, hand-turned central columns, and pivoted wooden gate or bracket supports to hold the leaves in place.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-crafted details, including turned pedestal columns, hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, and natural patination on the timber surfaces. Subtle variations in symmetry and historical wear near the base and hinges also indicate age.

A drop-leaf centre table serves as a flexible piece in contemporary spaces, operating as a compact dining table, hall accent, or occasional work desk. Pairing the natural timber finish with modern seating creates a balanced contrast between historical texture and clean lines.

Keep timber surfaces away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity changes to minimise movement or splitting. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood finish.
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