Early 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Petrin Dough Table side tables a discreet storage compartment reflects

a discreet storage compartment reflects the table’s original practical design

consistent with age and use

consistent with quality workshop production

Upholstery remains in good condition with light wear throughout

Early 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Petrin Dough Table side tables a discreet storage compartment reflectsEarly 19th century Provenal ptrin table sourced in the village of Peypin in the Provence region of southern France and crafted from solid fruitwood. Traditionally used for the preparation and fermentation of bread dough, flour was stored inside the deep interior trough, the dough worked on the top surface, then returned inside to rise before being taken to a communal village oven. The lift top plank surface with breadboard ends opens to the original