Rustic Timber Side Tables 19th Century

Name: Pair of 19th Century Rustic Wood Side Tables
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1228683
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleRustic Folk Art
MaterialSolid Timber, Wood
ColourNatural Wood
MotifsHand carved forms, Tiered cylindrical design, Weathered timber grain
SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

These original 19th-century rustic side tables originate from the South of France and function as useful occasional surfaces. Fashioned from solid timber with a natural wood colour, each piece displays hand-carved forms, a tiered cylindrical design, and a weathered timber grain with sun-bleached finishes and a petrified wood appearance. The surfaces exhibit gnarled tops alongside visible vertical grain patterns, concentric circular markings on top, and rounded stacked tiers. Table 1 measures 38 cm in height with a diameter of 40 cm, while Table 2 stands at 43 cm high with a diameter of 35 cm. Placed at the end of a sofa, these rustic folk art items suit farmhouse interiors and modern living spaces alike as compact side tables for holding small items. The heavy solid timber construction provides stability on a flat surface.

FAQs

Rustic timber side tables from the 19th century were typically hand-carved from solid blocks of wood or tree trunks by regional craftsmen, serving as functional seating, pedestals, or surfaces in rural households.

These pieces were crafted from locally sourced timber, utilising basic hand tools such as adzes, chisels, and axes to shape the wood, leaving distinct hand-hewn marks and raw organic textures.

Authenticity is indicated by irregular tool marks, natural shrinkage cracks following the grain of the solid timber, deep surface patination from age, and non-uniform dimensions characteristic of hand craftsmanship.

These textural pieces serve effectively as sculptural end tables alongside upholstered sofas, minimalist bedside stands, or individual pedestals displaying ceramics and artwork in modern organic spaces.

Maintain timber away from direct heat sources and humid environments to prevent further splitting; clean gently using a soft dry brush or cloth, and apply neutral beeswax sparingly if nourishment is required.

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Pair of 19th Century Rustic Wood Side Tables