Late 19th-Century French Walnut Draper’s Table

A late 19th-century French draper’s table from Lyon, made from walnut with a lovely warm colour and patina throughout.

It has a long, well-proportioned top, two drawers with their original keys, and simple turned legs joined by low stretchers. We particularly like its pared-back simplicity—it has plenty of presence without being too showy.  Its long, narrow proportions also make it very practical as a large console table.

Structurally very sturdy, with markings and scratches across the surface from age and use.

Details

• Item: Antique draper’s table
• Origin: Lyon, France
• Date: Late 19th century
• Material: Walnut
• Features: Two drawers with two original keys
• Dimensions: 75.5 cm high × 252 cm long × 71 cm deep
• Condition: Structurally very sturdy, with a lovely aged colour and patina. There are plenty of markings, scratches, bumps and scrapes across the surface, consistent with its age and original use.