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Early 19th Century French Provençal Trestle Table with Removable Plank Top

Item Number: LOPFTT01

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$2,900.00
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Rustic, soulful, and deeply evocative of centuries-old life in the South of France, this early 19th century French trestle table from Provence captures the authenticity and quiet beauty of traditional Provençal craftsmanship. Handcrafted circa 1820s–1830s, the table features a wonderfully primitive removable plank top — five thick, time-worn boards with softly rounded, irregular edges showing generations of wear. The surface displays a rich, deeply burnished patina, its darkened tones and textured grain shaped by age, sunlight, and use.

Supported by a pair of classic Provençal chevalet-style trestle bases, each with simple pegged construction and diagonal braces, the table embodies the humble, hardworking aesthetic that defines furniture from the region. Provençal pieces were traditionally made from local woods and valued not for ornament but for durability, simplicity, and practicality — made to serve farmhouses, kitchens, ateliers, and outdoor gatherings in the warm Mediterranean climate.

Tables like this one would have been used for daily household work — bread making, sorting produce, mending nets, or preparing meals — as well as for festive gatherings that spilled from kitchen to courtyard. The removable top was especially useful, allowing easy transport, cleaning, and storage in homes where furnishings needed to adapt to changing tasks and seasons.

What remains today is a beautiful piece of French rural history that's tactile, humble, and strikingly sculptural in its natural simplicity. Whether used as a dining table, console, work table, or display table, it brings authentic Provençal charm and texture to both modern and traditional interiors.

Dimensions:

h - 30.5"

w -76"

d - 34"

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Origin: Provence, France
Date: Early 19th century, circa 1820s–1830s
Material: Solid provincial hardwood with rich, timeworn surface
Shape: Rectangular removable plank top resting on classic chevalet-style trestle bases
Details: Rustic five-board top with softly irregular edges, hand-wrought nails, and primitive joinery; simple pegged trestles with diagonal braces and low stretchers for stability
Stretcher: Each pair of trestles joined by horizontal stretchers, reinforcing the base and adding to the worktable character
Patina: Beautifully aged, dark burnished patina with visible wear, tool marks, and age cracks that speak to generations of use in a Provençal farmhouse
Condition: Very good antique condition with wear, old marks, and surface irregularities consistent with age and daily use; structurally sound and full of character
Use: Ideal as a rustic dining table, long console, kitchen work table, or display table where authentic Provençal charm and texture are desired
Dimensions: 30.5"H x 76"W x 34"D
Sold: Individually

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