Antique Rustic French Painted Work Table

Description

Patina Perfection!! A rustic French farmhouse work table from the 19th century.

Featuring hand-crafted pegged solid wood construction, featuring an … more Patina Perfection!! A rustic French farmhouse work table from the 19th century.

Featuring hand-crafted pegged solid wood construction, featuring an overhanging rectangular ebonized five plank boarded top, over a simple apron with single drawer, rising on four turned baluster-form legs. Finished in an old, most distinctive heavily worn, weathered and naturally distressed dirty white painted finish, blackened, crackling chippy paint with outstanding craquelure adds to the sophisticated antique character, authenticity, and rustic European old world charm that can only be acquired over long periods of time.

Dimensions: (approx)
27" High, 44.5" Wide, 27.5" Deep

As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, workbench, writing desk, server, kitchen island, hall console, or placed in the foyer as a stunning entry statement piece!

Provenance:
Acquired from reputable auction house Bright Star Antiques, Sulfur Springs, Texas.

Condition:
Good original antique condition. Presents well, enhanced by nicely aged patina over the whole. Retaining original antique character marks throughout, heavy chippy paint losses, blackening, weathered, distressed finish. Patinated metal pull. Overall heavy wear and tear. less