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Why is it called a hunt table?

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Why is it called a hunt table?
A hunt table is called that because originally this type of furniture was taken outside to serve food and drinks after a fox hunt. Most hunt tables have a semicircular or rectangular shape and are lower than the average dining table for ease of serving. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of hunt tables.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Very Rare and Fine 19th Century Irish Hunt Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and fine 19th century Irish mahogany hunt table, fabulously hand carved and with
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Antique 19th Century Irish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early Irish Rectangular Hunt Table with Drop-Leaf and Butted Gate Fold Legs
Located in Louisville, KY
This very early Irish Hunt Table is a rare and unique piece of history. Unlike many European hunt
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Antique Early 18th Century Northern Irish Georgian Tables

Materials

Iron

Irish Georgian Mahogany Hunt Table
Located in Essex, MA
square section legs. Great to have open as a dining table or behind a large sofa with leaves down.
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Antique 1790s Irish Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Irish Country Squires Mahogany Hunt Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous 19th century Irish country squires mahogany Hunt table. This table was made
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Georgian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Hunt Table with Turned Legs on Castors
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency hunt table with turned legs on castors. Two drop leaves open to an oval top.
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Antique 1810s Irish Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
described as plain is the Irish Hunt Table, its simple elegance comprising of with straight plain legs. It
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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