Chestnut Sawbuck Table

Crafted from real American Chestnut reclaimed from barn frames in Ohio, this sawbuck dining table honors the functionally extinct tree once called the "cradle-to-grave tree" of America. With its rich golden tones and expressive open grain, it has a uniquely warm character that harks back to the natural abundance of early America. The table is made in Bradford, Illinois, by Green Gables Furniture, using 5" × 5" stock cut from old posts and beams, from the 19th century and early 20th century. Each board bears the subtle marks of its history—rich color variation, tight grain, and old nail holes. The tabletop is over 1.5" thick, with boards four inches and wider. The classic sawbuck base, with its cross-braced trestle form, was especially popular among German immigrants in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. One benefit of the design is that it allows chairs to fit comfortably along the entire length of the table. With two chairs placed intimately across the 38" width, the 84" and 96" tables can seat up to 10 and 12 people, respectively. We can accommodate customization requests for both the width and length of the table. Tables will begin shipping in early to mid-December on a first-order, first-out basis.