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Oak Coffee Table

France, 20th Century

$1,795

Antique

One-Of-A-Kind

Jaw Dropper

Ooh la la! This is not one you come across often. Found in Carpentras and dating to the early 20th century, this monastery-style table draws from much earlier refectory designs, where pieces were built with weight, permanence, and intention. The thick top sits on heavily turned legs with a solid stretcher base, all carved from substantial timber, giving it that grounded, architectural presence. The scale and proportion are what set it apart—lower and wider than expected, closer to a coffee table but with the structure of something far older. Sylvie loves it centered in a living room, anchored on a large rug with a low stack of books, a vase and nothing else competing with its form. Voila!

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

  • Age:

    20th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Wood

  • Dimensions:

    21.5" H x 51" W x 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 piece has been sanded back to raw wood, with visible splits and knots throughout.

    All items are final sale.