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Large Swedish Painted Trestle Table
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Large Swedish Painted Trestle Table

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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Large early 19th C Swedish painted pine trestle table with a two board scrubbed top. 1820

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Swedish Painted Trestle Table to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
228cm (89.76")
Depth
74.5cm (29.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243166
Dealers Internal Reference
9644
Description
Large early 19th C Swedish painted pine trestle table with a two board scrubbed top. 1820
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Swedish Painted Trestle Table to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
228cm (89.76")
Depth
74.5cm (29.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243166
Dealers Internal Ref
9644
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher.
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Archive I A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher.

Large Swedish Painted Trestle Table

Archive II A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher. View II
Archive III A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher. View III
Archive IV A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher. View IV
Archive V A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher. View V
Archive VI A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher. View VI
Archive VII A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher. View VII
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher.
Large Swedish Painted Trestle Table
Ref: SA1243166
A large Swedish painted trestle dining table with a natural wood scrubbed top and a light blue painted base featuring a pegged stretcher.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScandinavian Country
  • MaterialPine, Paint
  • ColourPale Blue, Natural Wood
  • MotifsTrestle legs, Pegged stretcher, Scrubbed top, Distressed paint finish
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 228 cm (90 in) x D 74.5 cm (29 in)

This large nineteenth-century Scandinavian country dining table is a Swedish painted pine trestle table in a rustic farmhouse style, measuring 74 cm high, 228 cm wide, and 74.5 cm deep. The construction comprises a natural wood scrubbed top paired with a pale blue painted base, featuring trestle legs and a pegged stretcher. The timber top shows a light grain alongside pale honey and golden tones, while the painted base displays visible brush strokes and surface wear consistent with age. In a contemporary home, this piece serves well as a dining table in a kitchen or dining room. The generous proportions provide ample seating space for family meals or gatherings, accommodating chairs along both sides and ends. The pale blue painted finish and natural wood combination introduces a calm, understated palette that complements neutral or rustic interior schemes.

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Traditional Swedish trestle tables feature a demountable structure with two heavy end supports linked by a central stretcher, held together with removable wooden pegs. Often painted in muted tones like pale blue or grey, these tables were functional pieces designed for easy transport and storage in Nordic country homes.

These tables were predominantly constructed from slow-grown Scandinavian softwoods, such as pine or spruce, prized for their straight grain and availability. Bases were traditionally finished with milk paint or oil-based paints, while the tabletop was often left unpainted and scrubbed clean with soap and water.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery secured with removable wooden keys or pegs rather than modern screws or nails. Look for signs of historic wear, including uneven scrubbed surfaces on the top, multiple layers of historic paint on the base, and hand-planed timber marks on the underside.

Pair the light, muted tones of a painted trestle table with contemporary dining chairs, such as minimalist wooden or upholstered seats, to create a balanced contrast. Complement the rustic texture of the scrubbed top with simple linen runners, stoneware ceramics, and natural greenery.

Maintain the scrubbed wooden top by wiping down spillages immediately with a slightly damp cloth and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. Preserve the painted base by dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, taking care not to chip or strip original flaking paint finishes.
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