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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.
£ 1,450
Daniel Clark Furniture
Oak Barley Twist One Drawer Table
£ 175
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Pair of Rare Early Victorian Oak Library Chairs
£ 3,440
Town House Traders Ltd
Quality Antique Oak Dressing Table
£ 480
Town House Traders Ltd
Pair of Quality Light Oak Glazed 2 Door Library Bookcases
£ 480
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Armchair
£ 395
Daniel Clark Furniture
Oak Corner Cupboard
£ 250
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Early 19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
£ 2,820
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Early 19th Century Welsh Borders Oak Settle
£ 2,630
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Very Good Oak Joint Stool
£ 495
Millers Antiques
Yorkshire Oak Refectory Table by "Gnomeman"
£ 850
£ 1,795
Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Nine Drawer - Edwardian c.1910
£ 1,795
London Fine Ltd
Holmes Antiques
Charles II Oak Gateleg Table
£ 2,100
£ 299.99
Vintage Old Charm Wood Bros / Oak Desk in Victorian Style / Made in England c.1960
£ 299.99
MebleinUK
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Lovely Bleached Oak Pedestal Desk c.1880
£ 1,950
£ 985
Millers Antiques
Long Solid Oak Refectory Table
£ 1,900
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bench
£ 785
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Early 20th Century English Oak Refectory Table
£ 2,950
£ 465
£ 1,295
Antique Panelled Church Pew, English, Oak Bench, Ecclesiastic - Victorian c.1850
£ 1,295
London Fine Ltd
Witch Antiques
Arts & Crafts Oak Washstand
£ 1,975
£ 1,385
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase
£ 595
Penderyn Antiques
Antique 19th Century Oak Lowboy
£ 595
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
18th Century Oak Coffer
£ 450
London City Antiques
Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table
£ 1,785
Whites Antiques
Carolean Revival Reclining Armchair Cane Seat & Back c.1920
£ 425
Whites Antiques
French Buffet à Deux Corps Solid Oak c.1780
£ 950
Martlesham Antiques
18th Century Carved & Inlaid Oak Coffer
£ 1,550
Worboys Antiques
1950s Oak Open Bookcase
£ 265
Worboys Antiques
Solid Oak Chest of Drawers
£ 575
Georgian Antiques
Oak Framed Traditional Orkney Chair
£ 1,750
Worboys Antiques
Solid Oak Open Bookcase
£ 425
London City Antiques
Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser Base with Original Brass Handle & Escutcheons
£ 3,450
Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser Base with Original Brass Handle & Escutcheons
£ 3,450
London City Antiques
£ 695
Antique Hall Rack with Valet Mirror, English, Oak, Mounted Coat Hooks, Victorian
£ 695
London Fine Ltd
£ 224.49
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Carved Bleached Oak Hall / Side / Writing Table
£ 2,550
£ 279.99
Stalham Antique Gallery
Late 17th Century Oak Coffer
£ 320
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