18th Century English Cricket Table
18th Century English Cricket Table
Standing as a testament to 18th-century English craftsmanship, this exceptional elmwood cricket table is a captivating piece of furniture. Its round top and shelf boasts a patina that tells the tale of years gone by. Supported by three elegantly tapered legs, supporting a shelf with well worn edges, it embodies both stability and grace.
Historically, cricket tables served as multifunctional hubs for social gatherings, games, and shared meals in taverns, country homes, and rural settings. Their circular design allowed for easy movement around them, fostering camaraderie and conviviality. The choice of three legs was not only practical, providing stability on uneven stone floors in pubs. As such, these tables became not only functional staples but also emblematic of the simplicity and ingenuity of traditional English furniture design.
27 in. DIA x 27 in. H