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French Drapers Table
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French Drapers Table

19th century
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Description

Good 19th C French oak topped pine drapers table, nice small size. 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Antique Drapers Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224181
Dealers Internal Reference
9474
Description
Good 19th C French oak topped pine drapers table, nice small size. 1880
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Antique Drapers Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224181
Dealers Internal Ref
9474
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A French drapers table featuring a natural wood top, two shallow drawers with brass knobs, a dark grey painted base, turned legs, and a lower pot board shelf.
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French Drapers Table

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A French drapers table featuring a natural wood top, two shallow drawers with brass knobs, a dark grey painted base, turned legs, and a lower pot board shelf.
French Drapers Table
Ref: SA1224181
A French drapers table featuring a natural wood top, two shallow drawers with brass knobs, a dark grey painted base, turned legs, and a lower pot board shelf.
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A French drapers table was traditionally used in 19th-century textile shops and haberdasheries as a wide, long surface for measuring and cutting rolls of cloth. These utilitarian tables often feature under-tier shelves for fabric storage and shallow drawers for holding tailoring tools.

These tables are typically constructed from solid softwoods or hardwoods such as pine, oak, or elm, often featuring hand-mortised and tenoned joints. The base construction frequently includes turned or square legs, lower slatted or solid pot boards, and brass or iron drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces show signs of historical commercial use, including hand-planed top boards, wear along the front edges from measuring cloth, and original joinery techniques like hand-cut dovetails. Original painted finishes often exhibit natural distressing, shrinkage gaps between timber boards, and genuine oxidisation on hardware.

A draper table serves as a functional console in a large hallway, a kitchen island, or a sideboard in a dining space. The lower tier provides display space for ceramic vessels, baskets, or books, balancing traditional utilitarian design with contemporary living.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and avoid using harsh chemical cleaners that may damage original paint layers. Apply a clear beeswax paste to natural wood tops periodically to nourish the timber and protect against moisture while preserving the aged patina.
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