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Pretty and Practical French Fruitwood Oval Drop Leaf Table C. 1880
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Pretty and Practical French Fruitwood Oval Drop Leaf Table C. 1880

19th century
Sold 21 March 2025 · Webberley Antiques
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Description

A very pretty 19th Century table, French, and made from a beautifully coloured fruitwood and dating from around 1880. The three plank top with two drop leaves which rise and are supported on pull out lopers with original iron ring handles.

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The table has lovely ring turned legs set slightly splayed which terminate in original small brass casters.

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There is some very old dark staining at one end of the table along with knocks and marks and these are part of its history and the whole table has developed a deep natural sheen from years of use, cleaning and wax.

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Practical and usable and a very pretty provincial table of great charm.

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Dimensions are:

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54 inches long, 26 inches wide when leaves are down, 44 inches wide with leaves extended, 30 inches high.

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For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this French Fruitwood Drop Leaf Table to the 1880s.

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SA958510
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A very pretty 19th Century table, French, and made from a beautifully coloured fruitwood and dating from around 1880.
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The three plank top with two drop leaves which rise and are supported on pull out lopers with original iron ring handles.
Webberley Antiques
fig 1. An antique French fruitwood drop leaf table with an oval top, turned legs, and castor wheels against a neutral grey background.
fig 1. Pretty and Practical French Fruitwood Oval Drop Leaf Table C. 1880

The table has lovely ring turned legs set slightly splayed which terminate in original small brass casters.

There is some very old dark staining at one end of the table along with knocks and marks and these are part of its history and the whole table has developed a deep natural sheen from years of use, cleaning and wax.

fig 2. An antique French fruitwood drop leaf table with an oval top, turned legs, and castor wheels against a neutral grey background.
fig 2. Pretty and Practical French Fruitwood Oval Drop Leaf Table C. 1880

Practical and usable and a very pretty provincial table of great charm.

Dimensions are:

54 inches long, 26 inches wide when leaves are down, 44 inches wide with leaves extended, 30 inches high.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this French Fruitwood Drop Leaf Table to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA958510
Webberley Antiques
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Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years

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Archive I An antique French fruitwood drop leaf table with an oval top, turned legs, and castor wheels against a neutral grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pretty and Practical French Fruitwood Oval Drop Leaf Table C. 1880

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An antique French fruitwood drop leaf table with an oval top, turned legs, and castor wheels against a neutral grey background.
Pretty and Practical French Fruitwood Oval Drop Leaf Table c. 1880
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An antique French fruitwood drop leaf table with an oval top, turned legs, and castor wheels against a neutral grey background.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop leaf flaps, Turned legs, Castor wheels, Oval top

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A French drop leaf table is a space-saving furniture design featuring hinged flaps on either side that can be raised or lowered to adjust the surface area according to spatial requirements.

These tables were typically constructed from regional hardwoods such as fruitwood, cherry, oak, or walnut, selected for their durability and attractive grain patterns.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting joinery techniques, such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, traditional timber shrinkage, hand-forged or early metal hardware, and natural patination accumulated over time.

An antique wooden table creates a warm focal point in modern spaces when contrasted with minimalist seating or sleek architectural elements, highlighting its historical craftsmanship.

Preserve fruitwood surfaces by maintaining consistent room humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and occasionally applying natural beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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