Goldsmith's table, France, 1880s

Spectacular rustic craftsman table, found in France and dating from the late 19th century. This impressive and extra-large piece combines rustic charm with a contemporary wabi-sabi touch. The solid blackened wood trestles supporting the top testify to primitive craftsmanship. The tabletop shows signs of burns, missing chips, and other marks of its history, when French jewelers worked in their workshop on this table. Each worker sat in one of the horseshoe cutouts. The table also bears burn marks, as craftsmen frequently used oil lamps, alcohol burners, or gas torches to solder or soften precious metals like gold and silver at the end of the 19th century. The unusual shape with its semi-circular cutouts combined with the aged patina makes this piece an ideal choice for a minimalist concrete space, a farmhouse dining room, or even a castle. It can easily accommodate 12 people for a large dinner, but the table can also serve as a display object. This unique table, which will also appeal to fans of wabi-sabi interiors, is sturdy and refined in its well-crafted details. One of the trestles is missing a small wooden bar, but this does not affect the stability of the table. It is otherwise in good condition, with a beautiful patina. We have simply applied linseed oil to preserve the wood and enhance its natural appearance, as the tabletop was very dry after years of storage. This table is truly a unique find in a lifetime.