Basque Country Extendable Oval Dining Table

France, 19th Century

$3,995

In the Basque country a table was never quite big enough, built to stretch for the whole family and everyone they brought with them. Found in Provence and dating to the 19th century, it opens from a small round table to a long oval, its turned legs joined by an X-stretcher below, leaves dropping in to seat a crowd. It is signed by its maker, Jean Quinta of France, the mark a cabinetmaker left only on work he stood behind, built solid in the Basque way and meant to last generations. Sylvie keeps it round for two by a window, then opens it out full when the house fills up.

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

Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood
Dimensions:: 30.0" H x 68.25" W x 43.25" 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.

All items are final sale.