The Best Farm Tables

From its humble beginnings as a work surface, this rustic icon has become a prized gathering spot in today's kitchens and dining rooms.

The Original

"Harvest tables," common features of 19th-century cellars, were typically used for sorting produce. Built by farmers for their own homes — from inexpensive, readily available wood — these pieces are now valued for their sturdy construction and aged patina. This painted pine-and-poplar model from the early 1800s, for example, recently fetched $1,692 at Garth's Americana Auction in Delaware, Ohio.

Understated

Solid breadboard ends make for neat detailing on this otherwise simple silhouette crafted from teak. ($799; crateandbarrel.com)

Rugged

Modeled after a North Carolina antiques-store find, this heavy oak version features unexpected angled corners. ($939; broyhillfurniture.com for stores)

Recycled

Boards made from reclaimed oak whiskey barrels top this rough-and-tumble trestle table. ($2,795; sundancecatalog.com)

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