Rustic Solid Wood Dining Table, Europe 19th Century

This characteristic solid wood dining table is a nod to modernist design with traditional European mid-century craftsmanship. The design relays an insight about the society and cultu...

What was once a drinking trough for animals, is reimagined as a decorative item that can be placed in an interior in need of a rustic touch. This console table is a charming piece with an organic edge. In most mid-century European design, there was an early emphasis on wood as it connected everyday objects, such as furniture to nature. This rustic, solid wood table...

This stunning solid wood dining table is dated to the 1970s, a period when interior design for the rapidly growing public environment gave assignments to a generation of Scandinavian furniture designers...

In European midcentury design, there are some common elements that define the continent’s furniture design of the era. Most importantly, there was an early emphasis on wood as it connected everyday objects, such as furniture to nature. This rustic, solid wood coffee table is a perfect example of this sentiment, and the visual benefits of an understated, organic design. Mid-Century Modern represented a break with the traditional past: design-wise, furnishings were often a rejection of Victorian, Colonial, and other historical influences, especially the pseudo-historical use of ornamentation. In comparison, furniture of the 50s and 60s are generally more pared-down, smaller in scale, and uncluttered with unnecessary ornament: on this front, the movement shared qualities with the efforts of the Bauhaus designers’ vehement rejection of ornamentation. This coffee table has a strong elemental feel to it, which is a result of its thick table top and sturdy legs. The focus is on the Material, letting the beautiful qualities of the wood stand out. The circular pattern of the wood is the result of the trunk being used without cutting it into pieces, thus showing the tree’s year rings...

This chair is in many ways the definition of a unique piece both in visual terms and from a historic aspect. It hasn’t a single aspect that is usual, making it a fascinating and hist...

The 1970s were, arguably, one of the most interesting eras in French design, with “a lot going on”. In part a reaction against the sleek modernism of mid-century design, 1970s design...

Rustic dining table with one drawer and rectangular table top. The table stands on tapered legs with fluted decorations on the frame. The dark gray dining table...

Wonderful 19th century rustic dining table. This rustic country dining table is full of character with its unusual decoration of adult Graffiti c...

Rustic black forest (19th century) walnut oval dining table with carved faux wood design base and etched floral design top with carved rope edge.   

This gorgeous table was probably made circa 19th Century in England, exuding a distinct charm that captures the essence of English craftsmanship. It has acquired some unique patina ...

Originally from 19th-century France, this farmhouse table has an endearing natural patina that enriches its rustic charm. The convenience of a drawer adds to its functionality and pr...

Originally from 19th-century France, this farmhouse table has an endearing natural patina that enriches its rustic charm. The convenience of a drawer on both sides adds to its functi...