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French Wine Tasting Table
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French Wine Tasting Table

19th century
Description

French Chestnut Wine tasting table dating to the 18th Century. Can be stored upright against a wall a dropped down when required. Having a lovely original colour and patina and in overall good original condition for the home.

Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Wine Tasting Table to the 1800s.

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French Chestnut Wine tasting table dating to the 18th Century. Can be stored upright against a wall a dropped down when required. Having a lovely original colour and patina and in overall good original condition for the home.
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Wine Tasting Table to the 1800s.

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Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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A circular French wine tasting table made of dark warm brown timber shown in a tilted position on a trestle base.
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Archive I A circular French wine tasting table made of dark warm brown timber shown in a tilted position on a trestle base.

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A circular French wine tasting table made of dark warm brown timber shown in a tilted position on a trestle base.
French wine tasting table
Ref: SA1242708
A circular French wine tasting table made of dark warm brown timber shown in a tilted position on a trestle base.
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  • ObjectWine Tasting Table
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialPine, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTilt-top mechanism, Trestle base, Pegged joinery, Circular planked top

This French wine tasting table dates to the 18th century, presenting a rustic farmhouse style and an authentic French provincial character. Constructed from pine and oak, the piece displays a warm brown timber colour with a visible grain pattern, complemented by a natural original patina, surface scuffs, and areas of edge wear across the circular planked top. The construction includes a tilt-top mechanism, a sturdy trestle base, and traditional pegged joinery, allowing the table to be stored upright against a wall and dropped down when required. In a contemporary home, this versatile piece suits living spaces, dining areas, or kitchens, functioning as a distinctive accent table when stored upright or providing a practical surface for gatherings when lowered. The compact profile adapts easily to various interior settings where traditional country aesthetics are desired, offering both decorative presence and functional utility.

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Traditionally known as a table de vendange, this type of furniture originated in French vineyards during the 18th and 19th centuries for seasonal wine harvest tastings. They feature a circular top mounted on a pivoting trestle base, allowing the piece to fold flat against a wall for efficient storage when not in use.

These tables were typically constructed from local European hardwoods and softwoods, such as oak, pine, chestnut, or cherry. Construction relies on traditional pegged joinery and a central wooden pivot beam secured with iron or timber locking pins to hold the table top in a horizontal or vertical position.

Authentic period examples display hand-planed planking, pegged timber trestle bases, and operational wear along the edges from folding. The locking mechanism should consist of traditional wooden swivel latches or hand-forged iron pins rather than modern steel hinges.

Place the table in a dining area or kitchen nook as a compact circular four-seater, or pivot the top upright to display it as a sculptural wall accent in an entryway or living space. Pairing the weathered timber top with contemporary seating creates a balanced contrast between historic textures and modern design.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a natural wax polish twice a year to maintain the timber patina. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the solid wood top from warping or splitting over time.
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