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La Mercerie Work Table

France, 20th Century

$2,995

Antique

One-Of-A-Kind

Statement Piece

Once the faithful workbench of a mercerie in rural France, this 20th-century table still carries the hum of busy hands and tidy order. Its four drawers once held spools of thread, needles, buttons, and the tiny essentials of everyday making, all now mellowed by decades of use into a golden patina.Today, it’s as practical as ever: a console for an entryway, under a television or even a kitchen piece with its drawers stuffed full of linens and cutlery. Sylvie can’t help but smile at its mix of utility and history, proof that the best tables don’t just sit pretty, they work hard.

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  • Age:

    20th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Wood with Metal Hardware

  • Dimensions:

    38" H x 46" W x 24" D
  • Weight Range:

    50lb

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    Remarkably good condition with gleaming original varnish and hardware. As with many antiques, this piece may show gentle repairs, cracks, scratches, holes, years worth of patina, and stains - just the way we like it.

    All items are final sale.