What is a cricket table?

A cricket table is a small round or triangular table supported by three legs. The three-leg design ensured the table remained stable on uneven flagstone floors found in historic alehouses. These tables date across the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, constructed from timbers such as oak, pine, elm and ash.

How were tavern settles used?

Tavern settles served as long wooden benches with high panelled backs and solid sides. They were placed near hearths to shield patrons from draughts in busy public rooms. Many examples feature hinged seats providing hidden storage compartments for tavern goods or patrons' belongings.

Are cast iron pub tables antique?

Victorian cast iron pub tables feature heavy metal bases mass-produced from the nineteenth century onward. These bases were paired with solid timber tops including mahogany and pine. The sturdy construction allowed tables to endure heavy commercial use in bustling nineteenth-century public houses.

How do I identify regional styles?

Regional vernacular furniture often utilises locally available timbers and distinct construction traits. Welsh pieces frequently employ native oak and pine with characteristic framing. Examining the choice of wood and framing methods helps connect pieces to specific West Country or Welsh traditions.