Tavern Table

Contemporary designs often effortlessly incorporate antique tavern tables into their decor. Tables used in taverns throughout the 18th century gained popularity among interior designers due to their functionality and simplicity. There are generally four sturdy legs supporting this type of table, and stretchers for support. In most cases, the apron features a drawer or two, which can be useful for storing smaller items. In addition to being uniquely rustic, they are historically significant and were typically used for dining, drinking, and socializing. You will find a wide selection of antique tavern tables on Bidsquare. There is a wide range of uses for these tables, including kitchens, dining rooms, or accent tables in other rooms of the house.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, antique tavern tables were common in taverns and inns due to their functional and durable design. There is a great deal of variation in the size and style of tavern tables between different periods and places of manufacture. A variety of styles are represented, ranging from William & Mary, Chippendale, Federal, Queen Anne, to early Victorian. The larger versions tended to be six feet long, with tops made of native pine boards or hardwoods, optionally with breadboards. There could be one or two drawers fitted with wooden knobs on one side of the wide skirt. The tops of smaller Federal or Queen Anne pieces could be round, oval, or square, and some of which would have box stretchers. In most cases, the tops had been scrubbed and painted. This type of utilitarian furniture hardly ever bears the label of its maker. The provenance of some items or an established collection can only prove their makers.

There is something classic about a vintage tavern table that makes any room look more elegant. For additional storage space, it can be equipped with drawers. As an entryway or dining room centerpiece, it can be used in both classic and modern design styles. The piece will add an air of old-world elegance to any room, either as a stand-alone item or in conjunction with other pieces of furniture. Both pub tables and bistro tables are typically used in bars and taverns. A bistro table typically measures about 28 inches tall, while pub tables typically measure 40 to 42 inches tall. Additionally, bistro tables are often lighter and rectangular or oval, as opposed to pub tables, which are usually round or square. The modern pub-style tables can be attributed to the French. Initially created as small tables with marble tops, bistro tables were first seen in Café Procope, Paris' first bistro in the 1600s. Furthermore, the furniture helped distinguish the bistro from a tavern. There are many different styles and uses of pub-style tables today such as desks, occasional tables, dining tables, consoles, and many others. For collectors and lovers of rustic antique furniture, tavern tables offer a sense of vintage elegance and history worthy of collecting.

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