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Antique miniature pine table | H is for Home

Amongst the items we sourced this week was a very quirky piece. It’s a rustic Victorian pine kitchen table… but with a difference – it measures a mere 24 inches long & 8 inches high!

showing the turned leg of the miniature pine table

It’s a lovely period piece dating from the 19th century, beautifully made with turned legs and jointing – the wood having a wonderful, aged patina.

showing the patina of miniature pine table

We think it could possibly be an apprentice piece – the young craftsman displaying his skills before tackling a full-scale piece. We’ve seen miniature cabinets & chests before, but never a table.

showing the jointing on the underside of the miniature pine table

It’s lovely just to look at… but we’ve been trying to think of possible uses. A children’s or dolls’ tea party springs to mind. It would look great with one of those vintage miniature tea sets.

It’s the perfect size for a breakfast tray…

miniature table with Catherineholm Lotus kettle and studio pottery mug

…or tea ceremony. It could also function as a storage or display surface.

showing the worn edge of the miniature pine table

Anyway, if anyone has got the perfect use for it, we’ve just put it on the H is for Home website – it’s in the kitchen department. You won’t need a lot of space to give it a good home!

3 thoughts on “Tom Thumb table

  1. Hiya,

    It's Hannah from Hebden. I'm liking that mustard kettle in the picture. Is that on your website??? just about to paint my kitchen that colour. I'm a bit inspired.x

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