19th c. French butcher block "billot de boucher"

Louis XV-style fruitwood games table an inset gilt-tooled leather surface, above a conforming frieze with a small drawer to each side, raised on cabriole legs headed by ormolu mounts...

A French provincial carved oak commode, 18th century, serpentine top, the blocked case with three drawers, panelled chamfered stiles, C-scrolled apron centred by a shell, and cabriol...

Take a step back in time with this authentic antique country French boucherie billot de boucher (butchershop butcher block) A charming early example, circa 1810, with beautifully aged heavily worn patina, full of antique character and charm, rustic warmth, and rich historical depth! Created in Provincial France in the early 19th century, this culinary icon exudes history and craftsmanship, hand-crafted of mixed woods including maple and oak, quality solid wood construction with visible pegged mortise and dovetail joinery that adds to the interest, having a shaped backsplash with convenient tool slot for storing utensils, meat cleavers, and knives. Featuring a thick heavy-duty contoured end-grain work surface with attractive worn smooth dark rich distressed patina, authentic wear, knife marks, and uneven organic form acquired from generations of cutting, chopping, carving, typical industrial knife work and butchery. Banded with large brass corner brackets, the rectangular butcher block sits over a paneled base stand fitted with a single deep spacious drawer, affixed with the original oversized brass ring pull, ideal for convenient knife storage and easy access, over a scalloped apron, rising on chunky turned legs. Includes a later stag antler handled sharpening rod and two rustic antique wooden handle...

Classic handsome early 19th century French dining table with a broad rectangular plank top, two generous drawers and gracefully curved cabriole legs. The drawer fronts retain traditi...