Oak Trestle Dining Table 1900 - 1920

Name: Deep Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1208191
Price: 2250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTrestle base, Low stretcher, Pegged tenon joinery, Shoe feet
SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 220 cm (87 in) x D 100 cm (39 in)

This solid oak farmhouse dining table dates from the 1920s and follows a traditional French rustic style. The timber has a warm brown colour with a visible grain pattern on the thick rectangular top and sturdy structural components. Pegged tenon joinery secures the joints, while a low wooden stretcher connects the two upright end supports that rest upon shaped shoe feet. The construction consists of solid oak with a substantial 7 cm top thickness and generous proportions designed for family meals. Measuring 75 cm high, 220 cm wide, and 100 cm deep, the table provides ample surface area for everyday dining and hosting guests. The generous width offers comfortable space for table settings and serving dishes in a dining room, kitchen, or open-plan living space. The piece dismantles completely for straightforward transport and placement within the home interior.

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Trestle tables are among the earliest forms of wooden dining furniture in Europe, originating in the Middle Ages. Designed originally to be dismantled easily after meals, the form evolved into a fixed, heavy-timbered dining table featuring end supports united by a central stretcher, becoming a staple of rural farmhouse kitchens.

Traditional refectory and trestle tables are constructed primarily from solid hardwoods such as oak or elm. The frame relies on mortise and tenon joinery, often secured with exposed wooden pegs or keys passing through the central stretcher to hold the end trestles rigid without steel fasteners.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed or pit-sawn timber marks on the underside, natural shrinkage gaps between plank joints, and hand-cut wooden joinery pegs. Wear patterns on the low central stretcher and base feet from centuries of footwear contact are key indicators of original age.

A solid oak trestle table works well as a grounding centrepiece in open-plan dining rooms or kitchens. Contrast the heavy timber structure by pairing it with contemporary upholstered dining chairs or sleek metal frames, balancing traditional woodwork with modern lighting fixtures above.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth along the grain. Preserve the natural timber patination by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, while avoiding chemical cleaners, excessive water, and direct heat sources that can dry out the wood.

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Deep Oak Farmhouse Dining Table

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