Sold 11 February 2026 · Merchant House Antiques

This “French Farm House Table Elm 2.65 Meters” found a buyer.

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Description

Great example of an early 20th French farm house table

Dating to around 1900 constructed from solid elm , the planked top has some wonderful figuring

This piece has been through our workshops and been cleaned and polished , will seat 8/10 people

Length 105 inches or 264 cms

Width 37.5 inches or 95 cms

Height 30 inches or 76 cms

Height under the rail 24 inches

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Elm Farmhouse Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1059217

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha0052/2040/4200

Dealers Notes

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Description

Great example of an early 20th French farm house table

Dating to around 1900 constructed from solid elm , the planked top has some wonderful figuring

This piece has been through our workshops and been cleaned and polished , will seat 8/10 people

Length 105 inches or 264 cms

Width 37.5 inches or 95 cms

Height 30 inches or 76 cms

Height under the rail 24 inches

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Elm Farmhouse Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1059217

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha0052/2040/4200

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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United Kingdom

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French Farm house table elm 2.65 meters

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Country
MaterialElm
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlanked top, Straight legs, H-stretcher base, Chamfered corners

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French farmhouse tables originated in rural provinces where they served as the central hub for daily family meals, food preparation, and community gatherings. Built by local craftsmen using locally sourced hardwoods like elm and oak, these tables were designed for durability and utility.

Traditional farmhouse tables are constructed from solid regional hardwoods, predominantly elm, oak, or fruitwoods, featuring thick plank tops and robust stretcher bases. Construction methods typically incorporate mortise and tenon joints and wooden pegs to ensure structural integrity.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed top surfaces, signs of age-related wear such as historic shrinkage cracks, and pegged joinery rather than modern metal fixings. The patina accumulated over decades of use also serves as a key indicator of age.

Pairing a rustic wooden table with contemporary minimalist seating or industrial lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition of old and new. The organic grain and natural texture of the wood serve to ground open-plan living spaces.

Maintain antique wooden surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and avoiding exposure to direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Nourish the wood periodically with traditional beeswax to preserve the finish and prevent the timber from drying out.