Folding Breakfast Table

France, 20th Century

$2,395

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Kitchen Must Have

Round for dinner, folded flat against the wall by morning. Found in Avignon and made in the early 20th century, it opens to a round top on slender turned legs, its two hinged leaves dropping down when they are not needed. The drop-leaf was the country answer to a small room, a table that pushed flat to the wall to give the floor back, then swung open round and full when it was time to eat. Sylvie keeps it folded against a wall with a lamp and a jug of flowers, then opens it round in the middle of the room when people come to eat.

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Age:: 20th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood
Dimensions:: 28.25" H x 45.5" W x 47.75" D; Apron to floor: 23.0"

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 raw wood shows some scuffs, staining, and wear along the legs. The folding wings are supported by wooden braces with metal handles showing some rust patina. The table has a slight wobble and expands from the center, though no additional leaves are included. All part of the well-loved character we like to see.

All items are final sale.