A charming French provincial walnut drop-leaf table, circa 1880 to 1910, of neat, compact proportions and wonderfully rustic character. The rectangular top is fitted with a single wide, semi-circular drop leaf, here shown lowered, which can be raised to extend the surface or left down to leave a slim, space-saving footprint. The planked top shows a lovely natural figure, with soft variation in colour and the small marks and flecks of a piece that has seen genuine use. The table stands on four sturdy legs, boldly turned in a chunky bobbin or spool pattern and tapering to simple turned feet, giving it a distinctive, rhythmic and very sculptural quality. The walnut has aged to a soft, pale honey brown with a dry, gently worn patina, while the darker turned legs provide a pleasing contrast. The surface carries the knocks, scuffs and honest wear you would hope to see on a country piece of this age. At this scale it is wonderfully adaptable, equally suited against a wall as a console or hall table, in a kitchen as a breakfast or preparation table, or as a desk or occasional table in a bedroom or study. Simple, solid and full of French country charm, a most appealing little table in good original condition.
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