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Lyon Drapery Table

France, 20th Century

$4,495

Antique

One-Of-A-Kind

Rare

A table built for real work, and plenty of it. This early 20th century Lyon drapery table was originally used in the silk factories that made the city famous, where long work surfaces and rows of drawers kept measuring tools, shears, and samples organized during the cutting of fine textiles. Found in Villeneuve, it is crafted from solid oak with a pale whitewashed finish that reads almost cerused, giving the wood grain a soft, chalky depth. The long surface, multiple drawers, turned legs, and full lower shelf once supported bolts of silk and busy hands, and Sylvie loves it now as a console table where all that history and storage still earns its keep.

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

  • Age:

    20th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Wood

  • Dimensions:

    31" H x 80" W x 20" D

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    Please note, dear collector, the table surface has a long deep scratch in it from its says in a factory. It has lots of functional drawers to store all sorts of items. 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.