French Cherrywood Dining Table 19th Century

Name: French C19th Cherrywood Extending 12 Seater Dining Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236227
Price: 1895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period19th century
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialCherrywood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Extending draw-leaf mechanism, Breadboard ends, Rectangular top
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 182 cm (72 in) x D 89 cm (35 in)

This nineteenth-century French provincial dining table uses solid cherrywood for its polished rectangular top and solid elm for its extension leaves, finished with a hand wax that produces a warm brown colour and a visible grain patina. The design incorporates breadboard ends on the top, a single drawer at one end, a pull-out bread slicing board at the opposite end, and four turned legs with bulbous lower sections standing on the ground. The table measures 79 cm high, 182 cm wide, and 89 cm deep, extending to 344 cm long using two pull-out leaves. In a contemporary home, this large seating option serves as a dining table placed in a kitchen or dining room for family meals and gatherings.

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French provincial dining tables from the 19th century are defined by their practical construction, regional hardwood sourcing, and elegant proportions. Frequently crafted from local fruitwoods like cherrywood or walnut, these tables often feature turned or cabriole legs, simple aprons, and extendable mechanisms such as draw-leaves or slide-out supports.

Antique cherrywood tables utilise solid native timber selected for its fine grain and rich amber patina. Traditional construction includes mortise-and-tenon joinery, pegged frame assemblies, and breadboard ends on the tabletop to accommodate natural timber expansion.

Authenticity can be verified by examining the extension mechanism, looking for hand-planed timber, historic tool marks, and age-consistent wear along the runners. Original furniture from this era also exhibits uneven patination, hand-cut joinery, and antique hardware or iron fittings underneath.

A 19th-century French dining table can be styled by pairing its rich wooden tones with contemporary seating, such as minimalist mid-century or upholstered modern chairs. Complementing the warm timber with neutral linen napery and simple ceramics creates an inviting contrast between historic texture and modern design.

Preserve an antique cherrywood table by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year to feed the wood and maintain its luster. Protect the timber from extreme temperature fluctuations, direct heat sources, and standing liquid, wiping up spills immediately with a soft, dry cloth.

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French C19th Cherrywood Extending 12 Seater Dining Table

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