Early 20th-Century French Oak and Pine Farmhouse Table

An early 20th-century French farmhouse table with an unusual combination of a solid oak trestle base and a pine plank top. The shaped supports are joined by a central stretcher and secured with traditional wedged construction.

Reportedly sourced from a mountainous region, the lighter pine top was used because carrying a heavy oak top uphill would have been impractical. The table has a warm, time-worn finish and a strong, architectural form.

Details

• Item: Antique French farmhouse table
• Origin: France
• Date: Early 20th century
• Materials: Oak base and pine top
• Construction: Trestle base with shaped supports, central stretcher and wedges
• Colour: Warm natural wood tones
• Dimensions: 75 cm h x 252 x 91
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with masses of character - very solid with top sealed with a dead flat lacquer.