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8ft Elm Harvest Table from South West France, Christmas Dinner Picnic Barbecue
Elmgarden
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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8ft Elm Harvest Table from South West France, Christmas Dinner Picnic Barbecue

19th century
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8ft Elm Harvest Table from South West France, Christmas Dinner Picnic Barbecue

This is a Very Long French Harvest Table or “table de fête” it seats 12 comfortably 14 at a little bit of a squeeze and can be dismantled for easy storage until required for the next big occasion

This table comes from the South of France, harvest tables were used outdoors to celebrate the gathered Wine Harvest so it needs to be big enough to seat all the farm hands

The top of the table is made from 5, 1” thick pine planks and is supported by sturdy trestles which support the table from underneath, it is a sound and solid piece and does not wobble when properly set up

The table is 95” long, 30” wide and it is 32” high

GY45

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Elm Trestle Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1176879
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GY45
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8ft Elm Harvest Table from South West France, Christmas Dinner Picnic Barbecue
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This is a Very Long French Harvest Table or “table de fête” it seats 12 comfortably 14 at a little bit of a squeeze and can be dismantled for easy storage until required for the next big occasion.
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fig 1. A long rustic elm harvest table featuring a simple solid plank top supported by twin wooden A-frame trestle legs.
fig 1. 8ft Elm Harvest Table from South West France, Christmas Dinner Picnic Barbecue

This table comes from the South of France, harvest tables were used outdoors to celebrate the gathered Wine Harvest so it needs to be big enough to seat all the farm hands

The top of the table is made from 5, 1” thick pine planks and is supported by sturdy trestles which support the table from underneath, it is a sound and solid piece and does not wobble when properly set up

The table is 95” long, 30” wide and it is 32” high

GY45

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Elm Trestle Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176879
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GY45
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8ft Elm Harvest Table from South West France, Christmas Dinner Picnic Barbecue

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A long rustic elm harvest table featuring a simple solid plank top supported by twin wooden A-frame trestle legs.
8ft Elm Harvest Table from South West France, Christmas Dinner Picnic Barbecue
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A long rustic elm harvest table featuring a simple solid plank top supported by twin wooden A-frame trestle legs.
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A French harvest table is a long, utilitarian wooden table traditionally designed to accommodate farm workers during harvest gatherings. Characterised by simple joinery and sturdy bases, these tables were crafted for functional dining in rural homes and farmhouses across regional France.

Traditional European trestle tables are typically constructed from dense local hardwoods such as elm, oak, or chestnut. The bases often feature pegged timber joints and heavy wooden trestles or sawhorses designed to withstand significant weight and heavy daily use.

Authentic pieces generally display evidence of hand-worked timber, original mortise and tenon joinery, and irregular planking. Wear patterns, historic tool marks, and natural wood movement near structural joints further indicate genuine age and traditional craftsmanship.

A long wooden trestle table can serve as a central anchor in an open-plan kitchen or dining area. Pairing the natural timber top with contemporary metal or minimalist upholstered dining chairs creates a balanced contrast between historic textures and modern lines.

Clear away dust and debris with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip natural finishes. Periodic application of a high-quality beeswax nourishes the grain, protects against moisture, and maintains the matte timber finish.
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