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Rare 8 Foot Basque Chestnut Extending Dining Table
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for sale €6,669     $7,239
£5,700
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Rare 8 Foot Basque Chestnut Extending Dining Table

17th century
For Sale by WelshAntiques
Description

An extremely rare style of table in chestnut from the Basque region of Spain, in the form of a pair of square tables with triple-plank tops over boldly-turned legs united by external stretchers, which pull out from each other to reveal rails which take an inserted leaf held in place by grooves. The top has lots of character, with old burn marks and slots for a kitchen appliance. The insert is a replacement from 50 years ago, made from an 18th century Welsh oak table, and is a near perfect match for colour and surface.

Spanish Basque Region. circa 1620.

(One stretcher replaced)

Length open: 98 ins; 249 cms

Length closed: 55.5 ins; 141 cms

Depth: 29 ins; 74 cms

Height: 33 ins; 84 cms

Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Chestnut Extending Dining Table to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
249cm (98.03")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA714396
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Description
An extremely rare style of table in chestnut from the Basque region of Spain, in the form of a pair of square tables with triple-plank tops over boldly-turned legs united by external stretchers, which pull out from each other to reveal rails which take an inserted leaf held in place by grooves. The top has lots of character, with old burn marks and slots for a kitchen appliance.
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The insert is a replacement from 50 years ago, made from an 18th century Welsh oak table, and is a near perfect match for colour and surface.
WelshAntiques

Spanish Basque Region. circa 1620.

(One stretcher replaced)

Length open: 98 ins; 249 cms

Length closed: 55.5 ins; 141 cms

Depth: 29 ins; 74 cms

Height: 33 ins; 84 cms

Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Chestnut Extending Dining Table to the 17th Century.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
249cm (98.03")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA714396
WelshAntiques
WelshAntiques
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Leading specialist in welsh furniture and folk art for 56 years

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Carmarthenshire
SA17 5AJ
United Kingdom
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A long Basque chestnut extending dining table with a plank top, turned legs, and perimeter stretchers.
Rare 8 Foot Basque Chestnut Extending Dining Table
Ref: SA714396
A long Basque chestnut extending dining table with a plank top, turned legs, and perimeter stretchers.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBasque Regional
  • MaterialChestnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Plank top, Stretcher base, Extension leaves
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 249 cm (98 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This rare seventeenth-century Basque regional dining table uses warm brown chestnut timber with a dark aged patina. The construction consists of a triple-plank top and boldly-turned legs united by external stretchers, pulling apart to reveal rails that hold an inserted leaf in place by grooves. The surface displays old burn marks, slots for a kitchen appliance, and a replacement insert matching the original colour. One stretcher is replaced. The timber shows visible grain patterns, rounded corners on the legs, and traditional pegged joints connecting the stretchers. Measuring 84 cm high, 249 cm wide, and 74 cm deep when fully extended, this table provides seating for dining rooms and kitchens. The extending mechanism allows the piece to adapt from daily family meals to larger gatherings.

FAQs

Basque country furniture is recognised for its heavy timber construction, reliance on regional hardwoods like chestnut, and utilitarian design. Pieces traditionally feature turned legs, stretcher supports, and mortise-and-tenon joinery built for longevity.

Refectory tables are commonly constructed from dense hardwoods like chestnut or oak using pegged joinery. Extension mechanisms historically utilise wooden draw-leaf frames or end-leaf supports integrated into the timber apron.

Authentic period chestnut tables exhibit natural timber oxidation, hand-planed surface textures, and wear patterns along the low stretchers. Original joinery pegs and age-related timber shrinkage near joint boundaries further indicate authenticity.

Balance the visual weight of a dark chestnut table by surrounding it with lightweight modern dining chairs or minimalist metal seating. Position sleek pendant lighting overhead to create a balanced contrast between historic textures and modern lines.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax paste along the grain annually. Position the piece away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood warping or seam separation.
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