18th Century French Provincial Rococo Fruitwood Farmhouse Harvest Table

Description

A rustically elegant French Provincial farm house harvest work table with warm rich patina and refined Rococo styling. circa 1750 … more A rustically elegant French Provincial farm house harvest work table with warm rich patina and refined Rococo styling. circa 1750

Hand-crafted in the mid-18th century, most likely originating in the former Provence / Nice / Alps region of the South of France, a beautiful area near the Italian border and Mediterranean sea. Hand carved of solid fruitwood, executed in period Louis XV taste (1715-1774) with sophisticated Rocaille elements.

Featuring a long narrow rectangular five plank boarded top with pleated end, attractive dark rustic patina and desirable overhang; above a simple tall apron with curvacious hand sculpted scalloped edge, rising on elegant cabriole legs.

Dimensions:
29.5" High, 68" Wide, 28.5" Deep
Floor to apron clearance: 21-22"

As warm and attractive as it is useful, this versatile European antique can be used a variety of different ways, including as a functional French country kitchen island, large sofa table, sideboard server or buffet serving board, refractory table, monumental hall console, library or center table, standing desk, wine bar or vineyard tasting table, dining table (21-22" clearance so requires low chairs or bench) or placed in a palatial foyer as a sophisticated entry piece!

Condition Report:
Attractive appearance, with beautifully aged patina over the whole, highly desirable worn smooth finish, with a rich cozy warmth, mellow luminous glow, and outstanding antique character, rustic charm, and rich historical depth acquired from nearly three centuries of use.

Great original antique condition. Very strong, sturdy, and stable. Wear commensurate with age and indicative of farmhouse use, including scattered nicks, worn finish, dark spots, distressed patina, and typical authentic character marks. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! less