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Large Beech Butchers Block
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Large Beech Butchers Block

1920 - 1940
Description

Heavy quality large Butchers Block coming in two sections.

Block with metal strapping to sides. Substantial original base in good sturdy condition. Circa 1930

Measurements

Height 31”

Width 54”

Depth 24”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Beech Butcher Block to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245161
Dealers Internal Reference
Rectory - C6 o/s
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The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

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Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Heavy quality large Butchers Block coming in two sections.

Block with metal strapping to sides. Substantial original base in good sturdy condition. Circa 1930

Measurements

Height 31”

Width 54”

Depth 24”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Beech Butcher Block to the 1930s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245161
Dealers Internal Ref
Rectory - C6 o/s
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A large rectangular beech butchers block featuring a thick dished end-grain work surface, supported by heavy timber legs with lower stretchers and metal corner straps.
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Archive I A large rectangular beech butchers block featuring a thick dished end-grain work surface, supported by heavy timber legs with lower stretchers and metal corner straps.

Large Beech Butchers Block

Archive II A large rectangular beech butchers block featuring a thick dished end-grain work surface, supported by heavy timber legs with lower stretchers and metal corner straps. View II
Archive III A large rectangular beech butchers block featuring a thick dished end-grain work surface, supported by heavy timber legs with lower stretchers and metal corner straps. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular beech butchers block featuring a thick dished end-grain work surface, supported by heavy timber legs with lower stretchers and metal corner straps. View IV
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Harrison Antique Furniture

Harrison Antique Furniture
Telephone 07831 299 993
Location
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/haf
Verified Since Sep 2010
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Harrison Antique Furniture
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A large rectangular beech butchers block featuring a thick dished end-grain work surface, supported by heavy timber legs with lower stretchers and metal corner straps.
Large Beech Butchers Block
Ref: SA1245161
A large rectangular beech butchers block featuring a thick dished end-grain work surface, supported by heavy timber legs with lower stretchers and metal corner straps.
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  • ObjectKitchen Island
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian Industrial
  • MaterialBeech, Iron
  • ColourNatural Wood
  • MotifsEnd-grain work surface, Metal corner straps, Stretcher base, Dished top profile
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This large butchers block dates from the 1930 period in a Victorian industrial style. The construction combines natural wood beech and iron, showing a pale golden timber tone with dark metallic corner straps on the top block. Details include a thick dished end-grain work surface, heavy square legs, and a sturdy lower stretcher base. The surface displays visible wear, grain patterns, and structural joinery appropriate for a heavy utility piece coming in two sections. It measures 79 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 61 cm deep, providing practical scale for kitchen use. In a modern interior, this island serves as a central food preparation station in a kitchen or pantry. The solid timber construction handles daily culinary tasks while adding rustic farmhouse character to domestic spaces. Positioned centrally, it offers both workspace and a sturdy aesthetic foundation for traditional or contemporary cooking environments. The piece stands independently on its heavy frame, bringing vintage utility and functional surface area to everyday home routines.

FAQs

Commercial butchers blocks were developed in the nineteenth century for high-volume meat preparation in butcher shops. Built to endure heavy daily impact, these sturdy wooden tables featured thick end-grain timber tops reinforced with metal bracketry to prevent splitting under heavy cleavers.

Traditional blocks are primarily constructed from dense hardwoods such as beech or maple. The top is composed of vertical end-grain wood blocks glued together, supported by heavy square-leg timber frames and secured with iron or steel corner brackets to maintain structural integrity.

Authentic period blocks often exhibit wear such as a dished or curved upper surface caused by decades of scraping and chopping. They also feature heavy end-grain construction, iron corner braces with square bolt heads, and visible aging across the timber leg structure.

In modern interior schemes, large butchers blocks are frequently utilised as freestanding kitchen islands or prep stations. They provide a focal point in open-plan kitchens, bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary culinary layouts.

The timber surface should be regularly treated with food-grade mineral oil or beeswax to prevent the wood from drying or cracking. Excess moisture should be wiped away immediately, and abrasive chemical cleaners should be avoided to preserve the natural wood surface.
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