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18th Century Welsh Oak Farm Table

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Fine 18th century Welsh oak farmhouse table, the vividly grained three plank top with breadboard ends over molded apron, the front apron carved, standing on square tapered legs with several extensions, the whole possessing good rich color and patination.
This table epitomizes the proverb "Waste not, want not" (originally willful waste makes woeful want), which was surely the motto of many a farmer, whether well off or not. It was common practice to repair, patch and reuse anything that still had something left to offer. That the legs on this table have been spliced not once but twice (like the kid with patches on his patches) is a testament to how important a table like this would be to the family that owned it.
Top is removable.

More Information

Origin:	Wales
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. good antique condition, repairs to legs as noted in description
Creation Date:	1780
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001682
Incollect Reference #:	727928

Dimensions

W.	70 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	29.75 in;
W.	177.8 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	75.57 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.