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This charming antique oak pedestal table features a shapely scalloped-edge top supported by a beautifully turned central column and tripod …
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This charming antique oak pedestal table features a shapely scalloped-edge top supported by a beautifully turned central column and tripod base. Its compact footprint and timeless craftsmanship make it a versatile accent piece—ideal as a side table, lamp stand, or entryway accent.
Usage Ideas:
• Perfect beside a reading chair or sofa
• Lovely as a plant stand or nightstand alternative
• Works beautifully in an entryway or sunroom setting
The warm oak tone and soft aged patina give it a sense of rustic authenticity while still complementing a range of interiors—from farmhouse and cottage styles to traditional or vintage-inspired spaces.
Keywords: Antique Oak Side Table, Pedestal Accent Table, Vintage Tripod Table, Rustic Farmhouse Decor, Traditional Parlor Furniture, Scalloped Edge Table, Early 1900s Oak Table
The Story Behind the Table
Nearly a century ago, this solid oak pedestal table was crafted by hand in a small Midwestern workshop—back when every joint, curve, and edge was shaped by skill and patience, not machines. The craftsman likely used a foot-powered lathe to turn the thick central column, forming its graceful spindle shape, then attached the scalloped-edge top with care, sanding it smooth and finishing it in a warm honey stain to bring out the oak’s natural grain.
In its early years, the table may have stood proudly in a parlor or front room—a place of gathering, reading, and visiting. It might have held a delicate oil lamp that glowed each evening or displayed a family’s prized photo album on Sundays. Through decades of change, the table witnessed countless cups of tea, handwritten letters, and quiet conversations.
The surface bears a gentle patina now, the kind that only comes with time and stories shared across generations. Each mark and curve is a record of its life—proof that it wasn’t made for decoration alone but for living.
Today, it brings that same warmth and authenticity into a new home. Whether beside a favorite chair or as a stand for a vase of fresh flowers, this table carries with it the quiet dignity of true craftsmanship and the enduring comfort of history.
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 19ʺD × 28ʺH
- Styles
- Farmhouse
- Table Shape
- Square
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition; structurally sound with light wear and patina consistent with age. • Solid and sturdy with normal surface … moreGood antique condition; structurally sound with light wear and patina consistent with age. • Solid and sturdy with normal surface wear from age • Slight color variations and small scuffs on top consistent with vintage character less
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