What is fruitwood furniture?

Fruitwood furniture refers to domestic pieces built from the timber of fruit-bearing trees, valued for its distinctive warm colour and fine texture. Makers commonly used woods like cherry, pear, and apple for tables, chairs, and small cabinets. Because these trees rarely grow to the massive dimensions of oak or mahogany, fruitwood pieces tend to be domestic in scale. They were traditionally favoured by regional cabinetmakers for provincial furniture.

How do I care for fruitwood?

Caring for fruitwood involves keeping pieces away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity changes to prevent the timber from splitting. Regular dusting with a soft cloth helps maintain the polished surface without the need for heavy chemical polishes. Applying a traditional beeswax occasionally preserves the natural lustre of the wood. Gentle maintenance protects the patina built up over centuries of domestic use.

Are these pieces English or French?

The selection includes both British examples, such as Georgian dressers and Windsor chairs, and numerous French provincial items like farmhouse tables and cherrywood cupboards. Regional styles reflect the local workshop traditions of the makers. Identifying origins often depends on the secondary timbers used, the style of joinery, and specific hardware details. Both traditions share a reliance on honest, durable construction.

How do I identify a Georgian table?

Georgian tables are typically identified by their adherence to period design canons, such as Chippendale or Regency styles, executed in timbers like fruitwood and oak. They often feature proportioned legs, sturdy underframes, and traditional joinery. Examining the underside and drawer construction reveals hand-cut joints and tool marks characteristic of eighteenth-century workshop practices. The timber patination also provides a strong indication of age.

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Warm brown fruitwood pieces bring tactile warmth to interiors through honest timbers shaped into provincial tables, chairs, and practical storage.

19th century

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A French Farmhouse Dining Table C. 1840

From Serendipity Antiques

£2,450

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19th century

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Pair of Cupboards

From Michael Youll Antiques

£850

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19th century

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French Fruitwood Parquetry Table

From Elmgarden

£1,800

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Unusual French, Tall Inlaid Fruitwood Dresser with Lovely Colour and Patina

19th century

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Unusual French, Tall Inlaid Fruitwood Dresser with Lovely Colour and Patina

From Georgian Antiques

£3,300

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19th century

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French D-end Farmhouse Table

From Arcadia Antiques

£2,950

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19th century

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Good Early 19th Century Fruitwood Trestle Table

From Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd

£3,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Fruit Wood Side Table with Wood-turned Legs and Stretchers, 18th Century.

From The Collector Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Georgian Fruitwood and Oak Lowboy with Carved Cabriole Legs

18th century

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Georgian Fruitwood and Oak Lowboy with Carved Cabriole Legs

From Antique and Unique

£790

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19th century

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19th Century French Inlaid Fruitwood Extending Dining Table

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,150

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Large Cherry Wood Hanging Shelf

From Youlls Antiques

£550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Current listings feature items spanning the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, constructed primarily from fruitwood, cherrywood, and elm.

18th century

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18 Th Century French Fruitwood Commode

From Michael Youll Antiques

£2,150

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Antique French Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top

19th century

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Antique French Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top

From Hobson May Collection

£1,195

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C18th French Fruitwood Open Armchair; Good Colour and Patination

18th century

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C18th French Fruitwood Open Armchair; Good Colour and Patination

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

chairs

18th century

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Antique Fruitwood Corner Cupboard

From Penderyn Antiques

£350

3+ MONTHS AGO

cupboards

19th century

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Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench

From Arcadia Antiques

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Georgian Italian Inlaid Commode / Chest of Drawers

18th century

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Georgian Italian Inlaid Commode / Chest of Drawers

From Georgian Antiques

£3,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Warm Brown Fruitwood

A French Farmhouse Dining Table C. 1840

Pair of Cupboards

French Fruitwood Parquetry Table

Unusual French, Tall Inlaid Fruitwood Dresser with Lovely Colour and Patina

French D-end Farmhouse Table

Good Early 19th Century Fruitwood Trestle Table

Fruit Wood Side Table with Wood-turned Legs and Stretchers, 18th Century.

Georgian Fruitwood and Oak Lowboy with Carved Cabriole Legs

19th Century French Inlaid Fruitwood Extending Dining Table

Large Cherry Wood Hanging Shelf

18 Th Century French Fruitwood Commode

Antique French Fruitwood Commode with Marble Top

C18th French Fruitwood Open Armchair; Good Colour and Patination

Antique Fruitwood Corner Cupboard

Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench

Georgian Italian Inlaid Commode / Chest of Drawers

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