Pedestal Table

France, 20th Century

$695

Vintage One-Of-A-Kind Sylvie Favorite

In a small room a table has to earn its space, and this one does it by tipping its whole top up on a hinge to stand against the wall when it is not needed. Found in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and dating to the 20th century, this tilt-top pedestal table sets a round top on a single turned column over three curved legs, the top locking down flat to use and swinging up out of the way when you are done. Tables like it go back to the little tea and candle tables of the 1700s, built with this clever tipping top so a room could be cleared in a moment and the table tucked aside. Sylvie keeps it beside a chair for a cup of coffee and her favorite book.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 20th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood with metal hardware
Dimensions:: 31.5" H x 21.25" W x 21.25" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The tabletop shows significant wear to its finish, revealing the raw wood underneath, along with some water marks. The top folds perpendicularly and is secured in place with a removable wooden pin. Due to the folding mechanism, the top has a slight wobble, all part of the charm of this clever old design.

All items are final sale.