Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
• Item: Refectory Farmhouse Table
• Wood: Solid chestnut
• Circa: 1860
• Period: 2nd Empire
• Provenance: France
• Five plank top
• Cleated edge – a good sign of quality
• Tapered support legs
• Removable extending leaf
• Pegged construction
• Seats 10 - 12 people
• Size: 8’ 9” (L) x 2’ 11” (W)
• Solid in joint and very sturdy
• Excellent colour / grain configuration
• Superb quality
This is a fantastic quality antique French five-plank solid chestnut refectory farmhouse 8ft 9” table, circa 1860. This table would have been constructed during the period of the 2nd Empire in France for use in the provinces. The table top is constructed of five single chestnut planks and finished with a cleated edge, dowelled and pegged tenons (these are all signs of good quality). The table sits on four tapered and pegged legs. The table features a detachable extending leaf, which is handy for dinner parties. The tabletop and base are original. The tabletop features a superb colour and grain configuration. The table seat between 10 – 12 people and is sufficiently tall enough to fit your legs underneath and is sufficiently wide to accommodate serving dishes in the centre of the table.
Dimensions:
Height: 78cm or 2ft 6¾”
Length excluding leaf: 220cm or 7ft 2½”
Length including leaf: 266cm or 8ft 8¾”
Width: 88.5cm or 2ft 11”
Knee Height: 64.8cm or 2ft 1½”
Condition Report:
In very good condition commensurate with age. The table features the original top, base and legs. The table boasts a fantastic colour / patination. Nominal old use marks but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The table stands firm on the floor and it does not wobble. Free of active woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Further Information:
If you require any further information or additional photos, please do not hesitate to phone Julian on 07960 738 212 (for international enquiries, please phone 00 44 7960 738 212).
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £95. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day; please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance; we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
UK Returns & Refunds:
A 7-day “no quibble” return policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. The buyer is not required to cover the cost of returning the item if the item is returned at the point of delivery. If the item is delivered and left with the customer, a return fee will apply (which is the same cost as the delivery fee). We only will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item; please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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8ft 9” French Chestnut Refectory Table (C. 1820)
