Antique Federal Period New England Tiger Maple & Cherry Dropleaf Dining Table
Antique Federal Period New England Tiger Maple & Cherry Dropleaf Dining Table
With our absolute highest compliments Bay Colony Antiques takes the utmost pleasure in offering one of the finest early American tiger maple tables which we have ever handled. At any given time there are numerous examples of varying tiger maple tables available for purchase throughout the entire antique marketplace. When considering which table is the best quality and value there are three primary considerations worth keeping in mind. The first is the age of the table as antique tables are generally always prized far above contemporary reproductions. Secondly, the boldness of the grain is a key aspect in accessing the true value of any piece of furniture constructed from solid tiger maple lumber. In the lumber industry the term "heavy flake" refers to the size and consistency of the quartersawn wood grain which comprises a piece of solid wood. The boldest selections are usually allocated for musical instruments so we refer to particular cuts of tiger maple as "instrument grade" when they feature highly figured grain patterns uncommonly found in furniture production. The third primary aspect worth considering is the width and length of the tiger maple boards which are joined together to build a particular piece of furniture. The term "old growth" is reserved for the largest and widest selections of lumber which take centuries to grow and command the highest premium in the lumber and furniture industries. With these factors in mind there are only a select few tables which have appeared for sale anywhere in recent years that can be held to the same standards of excellence which apply to the table we currently offer. With respect to the age, desirability of grain pattern, and premium "old growth" solid tiger maple lumber construction this table is simply the very best anyone could ever hope to find.