An antique pine farmhouse table, American, probably Coastal New England or Mid-Atlantic area, late 19th Century
We have an old farmhouse table. My husband's late wife purchased it in the Maryland area of the US. This was a very popular area for settlers to live after immigrating to the US from Europe, so even though I'm guessing it was made in the US I definitely don't know that for fact. We don't have much more information on it, my husband is not even sure which antique store she got this from in order to ask. It is clearly quite old based on the handmade hardware and wide planks, someone online suggested it was likely made for someone's wife to prepare food on. It can seat 6, is about ~ 6'x3'×3'. It has wear and tear all over it and one slightly warped plank and some splitting at the end of others. It wobbles a bit when moved, likely because of the old hardware. We have to tighten the nut that connects the table legs every so often. All of the nails look hand forged and look as if they have been there a long time, though it does look like some are older than others so maybe it was reinforced with more nails at one point? We are hoping to sell it eventually. We have 2 kids and 2 dogs and the youngest child is not above digging the back of his fork into the table, hence many scratches being seen on that one side of the table more so than the other.
6" x 34" ×30"
Gallery/Dealer
Yes
Hi Hannah,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
These long fairly plain farmhouse tables have been made for generations going back to the early or mid 19th Century, particularly in rural areas that did not follow cosmopolitan trends. Really early tops would have been made with one or two boards, back at a time when there were still trees wide enough for one board; the use of three boards and construction techniques indicate that this was made in the late 19th or early 20th Century. The shrinkage, splitting and oxidation around the iron nails are all good indicators of this age.
Scratches from normal wear and tear are expected but heavy gouging will eventually erode the value of this table, currently worth $600-900.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique pine farmhouse table
American, probably Coastal New England or Mid-Atlantic area, late 19th Century
The long three-board top raised on a plain frame with lapped corner joints and squared tapering legs.
30 inches tall, 34 inches wide, 72 inches long
CONDITION: This table appears to be in good condition, with wear commensurate for its age and use, including splits, oxidation, rebracing and reinforcing, and scratches.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a gallery/dealer
$600-900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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