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Vernacular Rustic Side Table, France, 19th Century

$5,800
£4,420.86
€5,099
CA$8,237.73
A$8,852.31
CHF 4,749.78
MX$104,274.82
NOK 59,723.20
SEK 54,556.76
DKK 38,107.91

About the Item

Carved from a single solid tree trunk, this exceptional 19th-century wooden side table is carefully shaped with softened contours, pierced ventilation panels, and expressive hand-forged iron hardware, reflecting a level of craftsmanship that goes well beyond purely utilitarian construction. A hinged door opens to a hollow interior, allowing the piece to function as discreet storage. The surface displays a rich, time-worn patina with evidence of intentional finishing, giving the object a dignified and almost monumental character. Originally crafted as a vernacular wooden beehive, the refinement of its execution suggests it was made for a prosperous rural estate rather than subsistence farming. Recontextualized today, it functions beautifully as a side table, pedestal, or sculptural storage object, bridging historical purpose with contemporary interior use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GW43631stDibs: LU933447965022

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