Antique rustic table from the 16th century

Important antique table in solid wood from the 16th century, characterized by a simple and rustic line in solid oak for the legs and a single walnut board for the top. These are poor and simple tables because they were usually used as dining tables in convents or monasteries. This type of table in Italy is called "a capretta"; its use was typical of the 16th century in Tuscany and was characterized by a simple shape with a rectangular top that rested on two trestles with central x-shaped reinforcements. This beautiful antique table can be used in different ways and environments: as a small desk, as a living room table or as a small dining table. Price negotiable.