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Description

Unusual late 19th C French painted drapers table. 1890.

Reference: 7360

Dimensions

98.5 inches (250 cms) Wide

29.5 inches (75 cms) Deep

34 inches (86 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Drapers Table to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

250cm (98.43")

Depth

75cm (29.53")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA889545

Dealers Internal Reference

7360

Description

Unusual late 19th C French painted drapers table. 1890.

Reference: 7360

Dimensions

98.5 inches (250 cms) Wide

29.5 inches (75 cms) Deep

34 inches (86 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Painted Drapers Table to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

250cm (98.43")

Depth

75cm (29.53")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA889545

Dealers Internal Ref

7360

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Arcadia Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

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An elongated antique French drapers table featuring a distressed white-painted finish, fluted legs, a single drawer, and a lower undertier shelf.

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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Verified Since Jun 2009

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWork Tables
Period19th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialPine, Oak
ColourOff-White
MotifsFluted legs, Lower undertier shelf, Integrated frieze drawer, Distressed painted finish
SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 250 cm (98 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Drapers tables originate from 19th-century textile shops and merchant stores, where merchants folded and displayed fabrics for customers.

They are traditionally crafted from solid hardwoods like oak, pine, or fruitwood, featuring long rectangular tops, lower undershelves for storage, and sturdy joinery designed to withstand heavy daily commercial use.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period tool marks, traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon, natural wear patterns from textile handling, and patinated historic painted or scrubbed wood surfaces.

These versatile tables function exceptionally well as kitchen islands, grand hallway console tables, or expansive sideboards in dining rooms, often paired with minimalist seating to balance the historic character.

Dust regularly with a dry microfiber cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, alcohol, or excessive moisture which can damage the fragile historic painted finish and aged timber patina.