French 20th Century Painted Cutting Table

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Made in France around 1900, this shop cutting table is constructed in painted wood with a herringbone-patterned top. Cutting tables … Read more Made in France around 1900, this shop cutting table is constructed in painted wood with a herringbone-patterned top. Cutting tables of this kind were used in shops and workrooms as generous work surfaces, and their robust construction and large tops made them practical for cutting cloth or other goods. The herringbone-patterned top gives the surface decorative interest, while the painted wood provides a worn, characterful finish. Suited to use as a large work table, kitchen island, or serving table, the table offers a generous surface with strong utilitarian character. Its turn-of-the-century date and shop origin give it period interest. Suited to both country and plainer modern interiors, the table combines a practical surface with decorative pattern. As a French shop cutting table, it offers a large and durable work surface together with the honest, worn character of a piece originally made for commercial use, working well as a kitchen or work table. See less