Mid-19th Century French Walnut Wine Tasting Table with Lyre-Form Stretcher

$2,600

About

This antique French “Table de Vigneron”, or wine tasting table, was crafted circa 1850 from solid walnut and features a traditional tilt-top design. The round top, measuring 32.5 inches in diameter, tilts vertically for convenient storage or display. It rests on a wedge trestle base with sled-style feet and is anchored by a rotating lyre-form stretcher, adding both elegance and movement to the silhouette. The walnut surface boasts a warm, well-developed patina that speaks to generations of use. Standing 27 inches high, this versatile table could be used as a side table in a corner or as a practical surface in a wine cellar to sample your favorite Bordeaux or Sancerre vintages. Popular in the wine-growing regions of France, these tables were used each year during the unveiling of new vintages, often covered in simple cloths and surrounded by cheese, glasses, and spirited conversation. Excellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age.

Additional information