Jan & John Maggs
Antiques and Art
An early oak hi-lo table
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Called ”hi-lo” after the design of its base, with three undecorated stretchers at back and sides and a turned front stretcher raised inches above the other three. This configuration of structural elements allows one to sit at the table with feet conveniently underneath, converting the side table into a comfortable desk.
The turnings in the four legs are all identical with two blocks in each to accommodate both stretcher locations. Above the single drawer is an expansive three-board top. It is interesting to note that the first and second board are trapezoids, not rectangles. We surmise that the source of all three boards was a single, irregular block of wood, from which the three boards were cut. The first was placed with its square end forward, and the second board was flipped to match the angle of the first. The third was narrow enough to be made by squaring a third “slice”.
Good color and condition; sturdy and very functional. The legs are tipped with attractive pear-shaped feet.
English, ca. 1680
Top: 34” X 21”; Height: 28 ¼”
Price: $875
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Inventory #26654
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