17th Century Bleached English Oak Kitchen Table

Kitchen or Farm Table hand-made in England in the mid 1600s using oak and pegged construction. This is an absolutely stunning table with a long, long life. Being an antique dealer I come across a lot of pieces that are very old but there are some that just really beg to be asked what they have seen throughout their life: wars, famines, family dramas … this table has seen them all! The top of the table consists of a single large board, inset in flat molding and sits son a straight apron that has been decorated with simple geometrical hand-carvings at some point. The table has four large hand-turned legs connected by a box stretcher, and sitting on block feet. At every joint of the table one can see clearly the wooden pegs that still hold it together, as well as the wear accumulated over time. The table was bleached, and there is something special about how very old English oak bleaches, it stays warm and acquires a deep white/ light gray color.
This is an absolutely stunning table, and so so so so old! The structure is sturdy and this guy can still be used on a daily basis to prep meals, or just sit in an entryway to welcome your guests. This is most definitely a conversation piece that will wow everyone entering your home.