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  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I got this table a couple of months ago out of an 1823 Colonial house on a dirt road in a rural area. The top is one piece of pine, 20 1/2" wide. The whole thing is 20 1/2" w by 38" l by 20 1/2" t. The thin little legs flair out at the bottom. They are supported at the top with metal braces. I don't know if the braces are original or not. The legs are individually punched at the tops 01, 02, 03, 04. Can anyone tell me more about this table? It's charming in real life.


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    Bookahtoo, May 25, 2020
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  2. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    It looks charming in virtual reality e-life too! ;)
     
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  3. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks Anti!
     
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  4. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Such delicate legs. But I don't know furniture like this, wait for others. Watching this post!
     
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  5. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Such a pretty table. Reminds me of a drawing table.
     
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  7. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    The legs look more finely finished than the top.
    My guess is that someone made use of legs from another piece and put the rough pine?(I'm not good with wood type) top on it.
    Looking at the hardware, I'm thinking it's early 1900s.

    Wait for the guys to chime in.
    @Ghopper1924 @verybrad @Jeff Drum
     
    clutteredcloset49, May 25, 2020
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  8. scoutshouse

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  9. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    Why pair those beautiful legs with crude metal braces...

    It comes together nicely, until you see everything up close.

    My opinion, and I do have one, lol
     
    scoutshouse, May 25, 2020
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  10. James Conrad

    James Conrad Well-Known Member

    Guesses 1st quarter 20th century, based on the leg support hardware/screws.
    Single board tops are a very nice feature in tables, especially if not warped, split, or cupped and usually command a premium price.
    Wide wood slabs are still available in most species however, GET OUT YOUR POCKETBOOK! The last one I bought to replace a tabletop was walnut, 27 inches wide, and cost over $600. just for the board, add in another $1000. to have it milled, attached, and finished.
    The aprons are far to narrow to attach the legs with any kind of strength so braces were absolutely required.
    My guess is the table was built for a specific need around the house, a utility type situation.
     
    James Conrad, May 26, 2020
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  11. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    LOVE IT !!! ... Joy. .. :):):)
     
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  12. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks James. Yes - I'm pretty sure the table was built and spent its life up until now in that house.
    I'm pretty protective of it - DS#2 mentioned it as a possible TV table and I said no. I'm trying to think of a place for it at my parent's cottage in NH.
     
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  13. James Conrad

    James Conrad Well-Known Member

    Was that a BIG no or a little no? lol
    Table is attractive and I think the metal braces add, not subtract to the look, an industrial type quality which was "hot" fashion-wise and may still be for all I know.
     
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  14. Bookahtoo

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    I think the braces are kind of cool too. You don't really notice them at first because you're looking at the interesting top and the unusual legs, and then, hey - what are those?
     
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  15. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Early 20th century works. A unique table. Liking it!!
     
    Ghopper1924, May 26, 2020
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  16. Bookahtoo

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    Thanks Ghopper.
     
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  17. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Love it, Book, it is so dainty with an elegant simplicity. Perfect legs, who would have thought with such skinny legs.:playful: The braces are a must, not just functionally but also visually.
    :eek:
     
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  18. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    I agree :)
     
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  19. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    If the table is contemporary to the top, we are talking 19th century. I rather think it was built later using old wood. An early to pre-WWII 20th century date seems likely.
     
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  20. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Well, AJ stole the words RIGHT out of my mouth!!!! :jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop::joyful::joyful::joyful: It's a dainty little thing!!! LOVE the TOP AND the LEGS!!!! BUT, yes, choose wisely I'd say what/where you want to put it!!!!
     
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