{"product_id":"19th-century-dutch-faux-grained-rent-table-with-original-key","title":"19th Century Dutch Faux-Grained Rent Table with Original Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of 19th-century Dutch provincial craftsmanship, this handsome rent table combines practical design with a beautifully preserved decorative finish. Traditionally found in farmhouses and estate offices throughout the Netherlands, rent tables were used for keeping accounts and collecting rents, with a single locking drawer providing secure storage for ledgers, correspondence and valuables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat immediately sets this example apart is its exceptional faux-grained finish. Carefully hand-painted to imitate richly figured quarter-sawn oak, the decorative treatment was a highly skilled technique popular throughout the Netherlands during the 19th century. Remarkably well preserved, it gives the table warmth, depth and visual character that is seldom found today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised on elegant turned baluster legs joined by a classic H-form stretcher, the table possesses the sturdy proportions expected of a hardworking piece while maintaining a refined presence suitable for today's interiors. The original working lock and key remain intact, adding another layer of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually at home as a writing desk, entry table, sofa table or kitchen island accent, this is a versatile piece that bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDutch provincial rent table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1820–1860\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal faux-grained painted finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful imitation quarter-sawn oak decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle drawer with original working lock and key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurned baluster legs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional H-form stretcher base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, untouched patina with honest wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid, stable construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition. The original faux-grained finish is exceptionally well preserved with expected wear from nearly two centuries of use. Minor surface wear, marks and age-related imperfections contribute to the table's authentic character. Please review all photographs as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a substantial antique and \u003cstrong\u003eshipping is not included in the purchase price. Please contact us for a shipping quote before placing your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup is available from our showroom in Enterprise, Ontario. We also make regular delivery trips throughout Ontario and Quebec, including \u003cstrong\u003eToronto, Ottawa and Montreal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salvage-Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52459366809883,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2711\/3506\/files\/RentTable5.jpg?v=1783252918","url":"https:\/\/salvagegarden.ca\/products\/19th-century-dutch-faux-grained-rent-table-with-original-key","provider":"Salvage-Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}