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19th Century French Draw Leaf Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
Earl and Rymer
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19th Century French Draw Leaf Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

19th century
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Description

French draw leaf provincial fruitwood farmhouse table.

It features a classic draw-leaf mechanism, allowing two extension leaves to slide out from beneath the main top, significantly increasing its surface area for entertaining.

There are visible old wood worm tracks (treated) and various timber patches/repairs, particularly around the breadboard ends and leaf joins. The table is structurally sound, though the extensions show some natural gapping and unevenness typical of early draw-leaf mechanisms. Overall a charming table.

Height 80cm x Width 163cm x Depth 89cm. Width at full extension 324cm / Height to apron 60cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this French Fruitwood Farmhouse Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215543
Dealers Internal Reference
1299
Description
French draw leaf provincial fruitwood farmhouse table.
It features a classic draw-leaf mechanism, allowing two extension leaves to slide out from beneath the main top, significantly increasing its surface area for entertaining.
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fig 1. A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system.
fig 1. 19th Century French Draw Leaf Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

There are visible old wood worm tracks (treated) and various timber patches/repairs, particularly around the breadboard ends and leaf joins. The table is structurally sound, though the extensions show some natural gapping and unevenness typical of early draw-leaf mechanisms. Overall a charming table.

Height 80cm x Width 163cm x Depth 89cm. Width at full extension 324cm / Height to apron 60cm

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this French Fruitwood Farmhouse Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215543
Dealers Internal Ref
1299
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2026

Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system.

19th Century French Draw Leaf Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

Archive II A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system. View XI
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A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system.
19th Century French Draw Leaf Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
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A nineteenth-century French provincial fruitwood dining table featuring square tapered legs, a single frieze drawer, and a draw-leaf extension system.
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French Provincial farmhouse tables were crafted in rural France during the nineteenth century, designed primarily for practical daily use in country homes. Characterised by regional timbers such as cherry, pear, or oak, these tables often incorporate simple geometric lines, frieze drawers, and functional extension mechanisms.

Cabinetmakers in rural regions utilised locally sourced fruitwoods including cherry, apple, and pear, alongside oak and walnut. These timbers were chosen for their durability and grain structure, typically assembled using traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-planed surfaces, irregular peg joinery, and wear patterns consistent with age along the lower legs and frieze. The draw-leaf mechanism should show historic hand-cut wooden runners beneath the main tabletop.

A provincial fruitwood table provides a grounding element in contemporary dining spaces when contrasted with streamlined modern seating or industrial chairs. The warm timber tones balance neutral wall palettes and complement natural stone or plaster backdrops.

Regular dusting with a dry lint-free cloth preserves the timber, while a light application of clear beeswax every six months protects the surface finish. Spills should be blotted immediately, and hot items must be buffered using trivets or coasters.
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