Large 19th Century French Cast Iron and Marble Butcher Shop or “Pastry Table”

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Topped by a 2.5 inch thick white marble with subtle gray veining, this type of table with a highly scrolled … Read more Topped by a 2.5 inch thick white marble with subtle gray veining, this type of table with a highly scrolled cast iron base is sometimes referred to as a “pastry table”. This table would have been used in a French patisserie or boucherie.

Beneath the rectangular marble is an elaborate cast iron apron consisting of pierced fleur de lys with brass shells at the center.. The iron has a brown hue that is darker than the somewhat oxidized scrolled legs. Smaller brass roundels also serve as connectors to the whorled feet and the stretchers.

Pastry tables are highly sought after, as they generally have more panache than a standard wooden table. At 59 ¼ inches long, our 19th-century pastry table can be used as a small breakfast table or at the end of a kitchen island as a work station. The iron and marble construction also allows it to be placed outdoors, such as a patio table or poolside beverage cart. See less