{"product_id":"late-19th-century-french-provincial-oak-writing-table","title":"Late 19th Century French Provincial Oak Writing Table","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA late 19th-century French Provincial oak writing table or desk, sourced in Provence, France. Crafted from solid oak, the table features an unusually substantial 1.5-inch-thick plank top above two functional dovetailed drawers fitted with simple round wooden pulls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe table is raised on four baluster-turned legs that gently splay outward, joined by an elaborate H-form stretcher with turned detailing and square block intersections. Traditional construction details are visible throughout, including dowel and pegged joinery and dovetailed drawer construction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exceptionally thick top gives the table a substantial, almost butcher-block quality, while the warm oak finish, pronounced grain, knots, old fasteners, and naturally aged surface contribute to its rustic French Provincial character. In addition to use as a writing desk or work table, its proportions and substantial top would also lend themselves well to use as a small kitchen or breakfast table. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructurally revised to ensure it is solid and stable, then cleaned and polished with wax while preserving the naturally aged patina and character of the existing finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Origin: Provence, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Period: Late 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Materials: Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cspan\u003eDimensions: W 48.25\" × D 27\" × H 30.5\" – apron clearance 23.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Condition: \u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use, including scratches, marks, finish variation, old repairs, and natural irregularities throughout the wood. Structurally revised, solid and stable, cleaned and polished with wax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StandoutSpaces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67613733159229,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0419\/8491\/7662\/files\/Late_19th_Century_French_Provincial_Oak_Writing_Table4_copy.png?v=1790872363","url":"https:\/\/standoutspaces.com\/products\/late-19th-century-french-provincial-oak-writing-table","provider":"StandoutSpaces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}