19th Century Wide Cherry Double Extending Dining Table

Name: 19th Century Wide Cherry Double Extending Dining Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1211351
Price: 5400 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A 19th-century cherry wood extending dining table featuring turned legs and side extension leaves on a plain background.

19th Century Wide Cherry Double Extending Dining Table

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ObjectDining Tables
Period19th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialCherry Wood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Pull-out extension leaves, Plank top, Rectangular apron
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 198 cm (78 in) x D 96.5 cm (38 in)

This nineteenth-century French country dining table is constructed from cherry wood displaying a warm brown grain and a smooth polished finish. The rectangular plank top with cleated ends is supported by a sturdy base with turned round legs, incorporating one side drawer and two pull-out extension leaves. Visible details include turned legs, a rectangular apron, and plank top construction. The table stands 78 cm high, 198 cm wide, and 96.5 cm deep when closed, expanding to 354.33 cm in total length with the leaves in place. It serves as a practical dining surface suitable for everyday family meals and large gatherings in a kitchen or dining room.

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Tables from this period were crafted primarily for practical family use, often utilising regional fruitwoods such as cherry. They typically featured sturdy turned or tapered legs, simple aprons, and functional extension mechanisms to accommodate larger gatherings.

Traditional cabinetmakers employed hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, pegged aprons, and thick solid timber planks. Extending mechanisms often relied on wooden runners or end pull-out slides without metal hardware.

Examine the underside for hand-sawn wood marks, natural shrinkage along the grain, and historic wear on the extension runners. authentic patina and original construction pegs around the frame also indicate period origin.

Pair the table with minimalist or contemporary dining chairs to create a balanced contrast of textures. Keep the surface uncluttered with a single neutral runner or ceramic vase to highlight the wood grain.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or warping.

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19th Century Wide Cherry Double Extending Dining Table

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