Early 20th Century Danish Oak Trestle Table
Early 20th Century Danish Oak Trestle Table
An early 20th-century Danish trestle table, circa 1900–1920s, crafted from thick solid oak planks and built with a clarity of purpose that feels distinctly Nordic. The table dismantles completely—its top secured by wooden pegs, the stretcher held firm by hand-carved wedges slipped through the X-shaped legs—revealing a joinery system that is as beautiful as it is practical. The design nods to centuries of Scandinavian furniture-making, where function and proportion are elevated to quiet art. The oak has aged to a mellow honey tone, its grain pronounced and tactile, the kind of surface that bears the imprint of daily life. Sturdy yet lyrical in profile, the table bridges rustic tradition and modern sensibility—proof that good design needs no ornament, only integrity. Perfect in a dining room or library, it brings a calm, elemental presence that feels both grounded and timeless.
71 in. W x 31 in. D x 29 in. H
CLEARANCE: 27.5 in. H
45 in. BETWEEN LEGS
7.5 in. OVERHANG ON ENDS