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Due to its strength Oak has been used for furniture construction for thousands of years. In the UK the Age of Oak really started in the early Middle Ages and continued all the way through to the mid-18th Century when it was largely replaced by Mahogany. There was then a revival for Oak during the Mid-19th to early 20th Centuries under the Gothic Revival and Arts & Crafts Movements. Today we too love the look and feel of solid Oak and we are lucky in the UK to have such a bountiful supply. As a slow-growing hardwood Oak has a distinct tight grain which ages beautifully to create patterns and ripple effects on the surface. It also carves quite well so many pieces have been decorated over the years with designs and patterns. In the early days it was this degree of carving which marked out the quality of the piece. There are no makers or designers who are particularly associated with the wood, but for lovers of Oak it is all about the overall look and patina. The natural tannins in oak cause the wood to darken over time and these can really accentuate any carved detail. While early Oak pieces are best left in their untouched dark tone, later antique and vintage Oak furniture such as tables, Chairs and sideboards are often sanded or cleaned back to reveal the lighter tone underneath. This is perfectly acceptable and sometimes enhances the value as we particularly want lighter timbers today for our smaller houses. Because Oak has a full characterful grain it does not always need other ornamentation and suits honest simple furniture such as tables and chairs.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of antique and vintage oak furniture for sale to suit all your needs.
Worboys Antiques
Substantial Oak Cabinet Bookcase
£ 950
Andreas de Jong Ltd
Pair of Regency X-framed Oak & Ebonised Window Seats
£ 32,000
The Antique Shop
Oak Pot Board Sideboard Dresser Base
£ 565
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Large Bleached Oak French Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 3,500
Penderyn Antiques
Set of Three Antique Victorian Upholstered Country Chairs
£ 495
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Deep French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,250
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Early 20th Century Oak Dresser / Console Table
£ 375
Merchant House Antiques
3 Metre Long Oak Bench
£ 845
Millers Antiques
Fine Oak Writing Desk
£ 1,200
Merchant House Antiques
Rustic Oak Work Table
£ 895
Merchant House Antiques
Neat Sized 19th Century Farmhouse Table
£ 1,745
Debenham Antiques Ltd
20th Century Oak Georgian Style Oak Gateleg Table
£ 850
Merchant House Antiques
Raw Oak 19th Century Refectory Table
£ 2,895
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Waterfall Open Bookcase Bookshelves
£ 275
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Queen Anne Oak Lowboy c.1715
£ 2,750
Millers Antiques
Oak Hall Settle Attributed to Liberty
£ 1,250
Town House Traders Ltd
Quality Pair of Oak Bedside Cabinets
£ 495
Debenham Antiques Ltd
19th Century Natural Form Oak Childs Stool
£ 1,295
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Small Oak Tripod Table 18th Century
£ 360
Victoria Antiques
Mouseman Oak Dining Table
£ 3,250
£ 229.99
£ 249.99
Vintage Oak Gateleg Table / Victorian Medium Table / Made in England c.1880
£ 249.99
MebleinUK
The Vintage Interiors
Bleached Oak French Armoire
£ 1,295
£ 595
Vintage House
Restored Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Inlays
£ 650
Vintage House
Small Black Carved Shelf Unit with Drawer
£ 275
£ 595
The Vintage Interiors
Large Carved Oak Baroque Column
£ 995
Barnaby's of Battle
Antique Oak Hall Stand with Tile Back 1910s
£ 195
The Vintage Interiors
Carved Oak French Triple Armoire
£ 1,895
£ 339.99
£ 850
£ 950
Matthew Coles Antiques
Continental Elm / Oak Side Table
£ 375
Treehouse Antiques
Carved Oak Hall Table
£ 375
Salisbury Antiques Centre
18th Century Oak Box Seated Settle
£ 1,250
Adam Wylie Antiques
Arthur Romney Green Side Table c.1930
£ 480
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Green Man Carved Side Table
£ 545
LT Antiques
Carved & Bleached Oak Library Writing Table
£ 3,250
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