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Why is it called a hunt table?
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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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18th Century Irish Hunt Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century drop leave hunt table in oak.
The generous oval table top when opened is
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Category
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.
Category
Antique 1790s Irish Georgian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Irish mahogany hunt / wake table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A mahogany wake table of elegant oval shape with two drop leaves supported by one swing leg each
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany
FINE ANTiQUE GEORGIAN IRISH CLAW & BALL FEET COLONIAL FOLDING HUNT DINING TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, sublime Georgian Irish Circa 1820-1840 Folding Hunt Dining table in the Colonial taste with Exquisite hand
Category
Antique 1820s British Georgian Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
