American Farmhouse Gateleg Drop Leaf Table in Aged Red Paint, C. 1890–1920

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An American farmhouse gateleg drop-leaf table dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, constructed in mixed hardwoods with … Read more An American farmhouse gateleg drop-leaf table dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, constructed in mixed hardwoods with a utilitarian rural sensibility. The form features a narrow fixed top with hinged leaves supported by a traditional swing-leg mechanism, allowing full expansion for dining or work use.

Turned legs and straightforward joinery reflect practical craftsmanship rather than formal production. The surface retains multiple generations of red-painted finish, worn through to earlier layers, producing a richly textured patina consistent with long-term use.

Underside construction reveals machine-cut boards and reinforced corner blocking, situating the piece within transitional early industrial American furniture making. A functional and visually grounded example of authentic country form.

Measurements: 31"H x 41" x 36" / Leafs 10.25" each side and table top 36" x 21.5"

Weight: 34 lbs

Origin: USA

Style: Farmhouse

Age: 1880-1910 See less