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A Jack Grimble Oak Table and Pair of Benches
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A Jack Grimble Oak Table and Pair of Benches

1920 - 1940
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A Jack Grimble oak trestle type table and matching pair of benches, circa 1940, all signed ‘Jack Grimble, Cromer’.

Frederick Jack Grimble, known as Jack Grimble (circa 1905-1990) was a craftsman, and art and woodwork teacher based in Cromer, Norfolk. Best known for his oak furniture produced throughout the mid-20th century, he is now regarded as the ‘Mouseman of Norfolk’. His style developed after careful study of medieval English furniture techniques, construction and materials.

He worked on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, including commissions for the Royal Family.

Provenance: Private Collection, Warwickshire; purchased directly from the Grimble workshop (with other pieces in our stock) and never previously on the market.

Dimensions: The table 75cm high, 213cm wide, 73cm deep, the top 4.5cm thick; The benches 46cm high, 203cm wide, 31cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Oak Trestle Dining Table to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235600
Dealers Internal Reference
MJDA0038
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A Jack Grimble oak trestle type table and matching pair of benches, circa 1940, all signed ‘Jack Grimble, Cromer’.
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Frederick Jack Grimble, known as Jack Grimble (circa 1905-1990) was a craftsman, and art and woodwork teacher based in Cromer, Norfolk.
Mark Jones Antiques

Best known for his oak furniture produced throughout the mid-20th century, he is now regarded as the ‘Mouseman of Norfolk’. His style developed after careful study of medieval English furniture techniques, construction and materials.

fig 1. A handcrafted oak trestle dining table featuring an adzed tabletop, keyed stretcher joint, and two matching solid oak benches.
fig 1. A Jack Grimble Oak Table and Pair of Benches

He worked on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, including commissions for the Royal Family.

Provenance: Private Collection, Warwickshire; purchased directly from the Grimble workshop (with other pieces in our stock) and never previously on the market.

Dimensions: The table 75cm high, 213cm wide, 73cm deep, the top 4.5cm thick; The benches 46cm high, 203cm wide, 31cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Oak Trestle Dining Table to the 1940s.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235600
Dealers Internal Ref
MJDA0038
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark Jones Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A handcrafted oak trestle dining table featuring an adzed tabletop, keyed stretcher joint, and two matching solid oak benches.

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Northwick Park
Cotswolds
United Kingdom

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A handcrafted oak trestle dining table featuring an adzed tabletop, keyed stretcher joint, and two matching solid oak benches.
A Jack Grimble Oak Table and Pair of Benches
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAdzed finish, Keyed tenon stretcher, Trestle legs, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 213 cm (84 in) x D 73 cm (29 in)

This Jack Grimble oak trestle dining table and matching pair of benches originate from 1940 and carry the maker's signature "Jack Grimble, Cromer". The design reflects the Arts and Crafts and rustic farmhouse styles, shaped by medieval English furniture techniques and materials. The pieces are constructed from solid oak in a warm brown shade with a visible adzed finish on the tabletop. Details include pegged joinery, a keyed tenon stretcher on the table base, trestle legs, and characteristic cut-out arch motifs on the bench supports. The table measures 75 cm high, 213 cm wide, and 73 cm deep, while the benches measure 46 cm high, 203 cm wide, and 31 cm deep. This suite provides practical seating and dining space for a kitchen, dining room, or large open-plan living area. The sturdy timber construction and rustic finish suit daily family dining as well as casual gatherings. The set bridges traditional craftsmanship and mid-20th-century design history, bringing historical character and utility into contemporary interiors.

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A trestle dining table consists of a long tabletop supported by vertical end posts and a central connecting stretcher, a structural design rooted in medieval and traditional English furniture making.

Traditional pieces utilize solid English oak constructed with hand-cut joinery, pegged mortise and tenon joints, exposed key wedges, and hand-adzed surfaces that highlight the natural grain.

Authentic handcrafted pieces feature distinct hand-adzed tool marks across the surface, pegged timber joints, keyed stretchers, and natural signs of age-related oxidisation in the oak.

An oak refectory table pairs seamlessly with neutral linen textiles, woven seagrass rugs, and contemporary minimalist pendant lighting to balance rustic texture with modern warmth.

Preserve solid oak by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth, applying beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain twice a year, and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity.
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