19th Century French Bleached Oak Table With Turned Legs and Bluestone Top

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A wonderful example of Louis XIII-style furniture, this oak table has a modified X-stretcher with six legs, all tightly turned. … Read more A wonderful example of Louis XIII-style furniture, this oak table has a modified X-stretcher with six legs, all tightly turned. The wood has been bleached more recently, leaving the table a beige hue with accents of brown that give the carvings added prominence. Topped by a hefty one-and-a-quarter-inch thick bluestone top with thin beveled edges, this would make a fascinating table for just about any house.

Hand-carved in the 1800s, the table has subtle motifs on the apron, with a pair of concentric squares on the two long sides, and two corbels on each short end. Each of the six legs also has concentric square carvings, functioning as joints for the large bun feet beneath. There are three more bun feet beneath the stretcher, with one in the center and the other two beneath large round nodes at the vertices of the X-stretcher. More concentric square carvings adorn these connection points, which are topped with a raised circular finial.

Caster wheels have been added beneath the bun feet, allowing some assistance when positioning the table. Our bleached oak table with turned legs has appealing proportions and a neutral palette, allowing it to be used functionally in a dining room, entry hall, or breakfast room. See less