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Welsh Tavern, Farmhouse Kitchen or Dairy Table, Circa 1790
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for sale €2,691     $2,921
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Welsh Tavern, Farmhouse Kitchen or Dairy Table, Circa 1790

19th century
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Description

Superb Welsh farmhouse or tavern table, with a removeable two-plank top with end-cleats made of sycamore, which has been scrubbed and polished to give an attractive patinated surface. The planks are joined together with "hidden" tenons fixed with pegs, in the Welsh fashion (see close-ups). The pine base is raised on square legs which taper below the end stretchers, and has a nicely-worn historical painted finish in red and brown. At one end there is the rare feature of a narrow rail, which was used for hanging wooden ladles.

Brecknockshire, mid-Wales, circa 1790.

92 ins (234 cms) long

29 ins (74 cms) deep

32 ins (81 cms) high

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
234cm (92.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Antique Welsh Farmhouse Table to the 1800s.

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SA428746
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Description
Superb Welsh farmhouse or tavern table, with a removeable two-plank top with end-cleats made of sycamore, which has been scrubbed and polished to give an attractive patinated surface.
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The planks are joined together with "hidden" tenons fixed with pegs, in the Welsh fashion (see close-ups).
WelshAntiques

The pine base is raised on square legs which taper below the end stretchers, and has a nicely-worn historical painted finish in red and brown. At one end there is the rare feature of a narrow rail, which was used for hanging wooden ladles.

Brecknockshire, mid-Wales, circa 1790.

92 ins (234 cms) long

29 ins (74 cms) deep

32 ins (81 cms) high

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
234cm (92.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Antique Welsh Farmhouse Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA428746
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Welsh Tavern, Farmhouse Kitchen or Dairy Table, circa 1790

Archive II An antique 18th-century Welsh tavern table featuring a long scrubbed timber plank top resting on a dark base with square legs and side stretchers. View II
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Castle Mill
Kidwelly
Carmarthenshire
SA17 5AJ
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 143
Items Sold 114
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An antique 18th-century Welsh tavern table featuring a long scrubbed timber plank top resting on a dark base with square legs and side stretchers.
Welsh Tavern, Farmhouse Kitchen or Dairy Table, circa 1790
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An antique 18th-century Welsh tavern table featuring a long scrubbed timber plank top resting on a dark base with square legs and side stretchers.
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FAQs

Welsh tavern and farmhouse tables from this period were designed as functional, heavy-duty work and dining surfaces. They typically feature long plank tops resting on robust square legs linked by low stretchers to provide stability on uneven stone floors.

These tables were constructed using locally sourced native timbers such as oak, pine, sycamore, and elm. The top planks were often scrubbed repeatedly, leaving a pale, raw finish while the timber bases were frequently painted or stained dark.

Authentic period tables exhibit hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, peg construction, and uneven wear along the low stretchers where sitters placed their feet. The underside of the tabletop should show historical hand-tool marks and natural age-related shrinkage across the planks.

A long tavern table serves as a central dining surface in modern open-plan kitchens or dining rooms. Designers often contrast the aged wood texture with contemporary seating, minimal lighting, and modern ceramics.

Scrubbed wood tops should be kept clean using a damp cloth with mild soap, avoiding harsh chemical sprays. The timber base can be protected with a high-quality beeswax applied periodically to preserve the aged surface.
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