TL;DR Summary

This walnut farmhouse table was originally built for a floral boutique in Newburyport, MA, but its classic design and high-contrast finish eventually led it to a new home. After the shop closed and consolidated, the table was returned to the maker, refreshed, and quickly purchased by a couple looking for just that style for their new kitchen. Its journey reflects both timeless design and the versatility of well-made furniture.

  • Built with a dark walnut top and white-painted base

  • Originally used in a floral boutique for display and events

  • Returned after the shop downsized and moved

  • Listed online and quickly sold to a couple furnishing their new home

  • Refreshed and now living in a bright eat-in kitchen

This walnut farmhouse table had a bit of an unexpected journey before landing in its forever home. We’ve built our fair share of farmhouse-style tables over the years — always a nice change of pace from the constant requests for live edge designs. I had long envisioned a high-contrast version with a deep walnut top and a bright white painted base, but hadn’t yet found the right client to bring it to life.

That opportunity came somewhat sideways. A friend of mine, who ran a charming floral boutique in Newburyport, MA, had previously sold one of my tables that she used to display floral arrangements and host small events. When it sold, she needed a replacement quickly, and I offered to build her a new one within a couple of weeks. I used the opportunity to finally create the dark-and-light farmhouse table I’d had in mind and delivered it to her shop soon after.

The table itself didn’t quite align with the shop owner’s personal style — but interestingly, customers loved it. It became a well-used surface in the boutique, seeing everything from floral displays to planning sessions. After just a few months, however, the shop made the decision to close that location and consolidate into a smaller storefront in Manchester, NH. That meant the table no longer had a home, and I picked it up and brought it back to the shop.

Rather than let it sit idle, I cleaned it up, gave it a quick refresh, and listed it for sale online. It didn’t take long for the right buyer to find it. A couple, in the middle of furnishing their new eat-in kitchen, saw the table and immediately knew it was the one. The combination of the rich walnut top and crisp white base was exactly the look they were hoping for — classic, inviting, and just a little bold.

Now, that same table sits in their home, finally in a space where it fits both the style and the story. It’s always satisfying when a piece finds the right people, even if it takes a detour or two to get there. Some tables are built for a space; others find their way there — and this one definitely did.