What is a cricket table?

A cricket table is a small round occasional table featuring three legs designed to remain steady on irregular stone or earth floors. The name derives from the traditional game or simply from the resemblance of the three splayed legs to a cricket wicket.

How old are these tables?

The pieces seen here range primarily from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, spanning Georgian and Victorian periods. Earlier examples from the seventeenth century also appear alongside Edwardian reproductions.

Where were they made?

These tables originated in British country workshops, with specific examples noted from Welsh regions such as Monmouthshire. Local joiners utilised whatever native timber was readily accessible in their area.

How do I live with one?

A three legged cricket table fits easily beside a chair or in a corner as an occasional lamp table. The compact circular top accommodates small objects while the three splayed legs allow the table to tuck neatly into tight spaces.