Beech and oak farm table with thick top, Normandy late 18th century

Object Description

Impressive table with unusually thick beech cleated top comprising three planks, raised on four square section oak legs united by end stretchers, the legs morticed through the top as is typical of the region. France, Normandy, late 18th century.

Object History

The table has been in a private collection since the 1980s

Object Condition

Wonderful, honey colour and patina, some historic wood beetle (treated and now inactive), the narrow middle plank of the table top is original but made of two pieces joined in the middle.

Object Details