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French Bleached Oak Centre Table with Foxes
French Antique Warehouse
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French Bleached Oak Centre Table with Foxes

19th century
Description

A great piece of 19th century French oak furniture, the characterful carving includes foxes at the base. It has been bleached to provide the light colour which will complement a modern interior, and it will make a lovely country house dining or breakfast table.

- Planked circular top with carved edge border.

- Central support pillar with 4 extending legs, each with a fox head carving.

- Feet reminiscent of paws, these types of carvings on French tables often related to hunting in the forest.

In good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. The top has a slightly opened planking gap at the centre and there are signs of historical woodworm on the base supports and legs. Modern bolts have been used to secure the supports underneath the top.

Date: Circa 1890

Material: Bleached Oak

Origin: France

Height – 74 cm

Width – 113 cm

Depth – 113 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
113cm (44.49")
Declaration

French Antique Warehouse has dated this French Carved Oak Centre Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233807
Dealers Internal Reference
S4DZST5018
Description
A great piece of 19th century French oak furniture, the characterful carving includes foxes at the base.
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It has been bleached to provide the light colour which will complement a modern interior, and it will make a lovely country house dining or breakfast table.
French Antique Warehouse
fig 1. A round bleached oak centre table featuring a carved pedestal base detailed with fox heads and foliage.
fig 1. French Bleached Oak Centre Table with Foxes

Planked circular top with carved edge border.

Central support pillar with 4 extending legs, each with a fox head carving.

Feet reminiscent of paws, these types of carvings on French tables often related to hunting in the forest.

fig 2. A round bleached oak centre table featuring a carved pedestal base detailed with fox heads and foliage.
fig 2. French Bleached Oak Centre Table with Foxes

In good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. The top has a slightly opened planking gap at the centre and there are signs of historical woodworm on the base supports and legs. Modern bolts have been used to secure the supports underneath the top.

Date: Circa 1890

Material: Bleached Oak

Origin: France

Height – 74 cm

Width – 113 cm

Depth – 113 cm

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
113cm (44.49")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Warehouse has dated this French Carved Oak Centre Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233807
Dealers Internal Ref
S4DZST5018
French Antique Warehouse
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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Archive I A round bleached oak centre table featuring a carved pedestal base detailed with fox heads and foliage.

French Bleached Oak Centre Table with Foxes

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French Antique Warehouse
Telephone 07774 220 207
Location
Sutton on Trent
Newark
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom

Under appointment only.
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A round bleached oak centre table featuring a carved pedestal base detailed with fox heads and foliage.
French Bleached Oak Centre Table with Foxes
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A round bleached oak centre table featuring a carved pedestal base detailed with fox heads and foliage.
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A French carved oak centre table is a round or oval freestanding table designed to sit in the centre of an entrance hall, foyer, or grand room. Originating in 19th-century France, these tables frequently feature central pedestal bases decorated with intricate hand-carved flora, fauna, or zoomorphic motifs.

Historically, craftsmen constructed these tables from dense European hardwoods, predominantly solid oak or walnut, using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon. Modern techniques sometimes involve bleaching the natural dark oak to reveal a light, matte timber surface while preserving the original hand-carving.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details with slight variations in relief work, substantial structural weight, and traditional construction joinery beneath the tabletop. Natural timber age marks, grain variations, and crisp tool marks on the carved elements distinguish period craft from modern reproductions.

A bleached oak centre table functions well as a focal point in an entryway, hallway, or open-plan living area. Pairing the pale tone and heavy carving with neutral wall finishes, contemporary art, or minimalist seating creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain bleached oak by regularly dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and moisture; apply a clear, natural beeswax paste tailored for unsealed or light oak surfaces sparingly to protect the wood grain without darkening the pale finish.
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