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AMERICAN RUSTIC AND HEAVILY PATINATED OAK AND YELLOW PINE TRESTLE TABLE
Circa late 19th century | a fantastic X-form structure
Item # 306TZX07P
This remarkable American trestle table is distinguished by its impressive surface patina. It showcases an X-form leg profile crafted from solid oak, complemented by a shelved stretcher at the bottom. The top of the table consists of four solid yellow pine planks that display a rich patina. The construction is simple yet efficient, primarily relying on nailed joinery. Originally, it was likely designed to be positioned against a wall, serving as a harvest or prep table. This is evident from the shaped battens on the underside of the table top, which have one side curved and the other side flat. However, this versatile table can function equally well as a centerpiece in a room or as a breakfast table in the kitchen.
Measurements: 32" H x 37" D x 72" W
Condition Report:
Wonderful all-over wear with dark oxization throughout, darkening of the pine from natural oils and rubbing, splitting, gouges, chips and wear; legs have a cerused surface with remnants of paint left in the lower levels of the grain profile; blocks were added to the underside of the top and modern screws were driven through the frame into these blocks; the upper stretcher beneath the top was added at some point during the 20th century, a somewhat crudely made piece to stabilize the structure; other repairs. Sturdy (though with a light wiggle back and forth due to the nature of the structure) and perfectly functional, ready for regular use.