Antique Bretons Newspaper Table
This charming table comes to us from Brittany, a peninsula in Northern France. There a seafaring people known as the Bretons have lived for centuries. This small table was master crafted by one of the talented old world craftsmen from this wonderful province. Known as a newspaper table, tables such as these are often coupled with lamps and easy chairs for a quaint reading nook. This particular table is magnificent. Look at the carvings on the cabinet door; done in a circle pattern prevailing in Breton furniture, which represents the helm of a ship, these carvings are amazing. Also of note are the heavy brass hinges, which are quite substantial. The top of this table opens to reveal a clever compartment designed to store your newspapers and other reading materials. When closed it creates a perfect accent table, which would be perfect for holding books magazines or even giving you a place to set a hot cup of tea. This table is the perfect addition to your parlor or study. However you decide to use it, you are sure to love this quaint table. c686oc33
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