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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.
£ 499
Antique Victorian Green Man Oak Kneehole Writing Desk With Green Leather Top
£ 499
Bosston Ltd
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
18th Century Oak And Marquetry Coffer
£ 475
Harper Baxter
Oak Refectory Dining Table
£ 680
Harper Baxter
Double Bed Frame Louis XVI Headboard
£ 680
Harper Baxter
Georgian Oak Gateleg Dining Table 18th Century
£ 695
£ 4,400
£ 1,900
Harper Baxter
Antique 18th Century Oak Settle Folding Monks Bench
£ 1,850
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Victorian Pair Of Ladies And Gentlemen’s Gothic Chairs
£ 700
Victorian Pair Of Ladies And Gentlemen’s Gothic Chairs
£ 700
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
D and A Binder LTD
1930s Filing Cabinet
£ 960
D and A Binder LTD
1920s Shop Haberdashery Drawer
£ 1,500
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Bench Liberty & Co Oak Settle Pew Arts & Crafts c.1900
£ 2,150
£ 329.99
Vintage Old Charm Wood Brothers / Oak Tallboy Linen Fold Cabinet Cupboard c.1970
£ 329.99
MebleinUK
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Oak Dresser Base, Server or Console Table
£ 1,990
Harper Baxter
18th Century Oak Writing Table Georgian Desk
£ 740
Harper Baxter
Irish Oak Desk Carved Leather Victorian 19th Century
£ 750
Harper Baxter
Oak Dresser Base 19th Century Victorian Country
£ 780
Harry Raine Antiques
Titchmarsh Goodwin Oak Magazine Table / Oak End Table
£ 145
£ 555.55
£ 439.99
Vintage Oak Glass-fronted Bookcase C1960 / Internal Lighting / Lower Drawer
£ 439.99
MebleinUK
£ 329.99
Vintage Oak Glass-fronted Bookcase C1970 / Old Mill Oak Furniture / Light Oak
£ 329.99
MebleinUK
£ 287.99
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Set of Three Decorative Cricket Tables
£ 1,950
Barnaby's of Battle
Antique Oak Leather Bound Display Cabinet
£ 595
£ 315.55
£ 168.88
£ 2,900
Harper Baxter
Large Oak Partners Desk Victorian Leather
£ 3,600
Barnaby's of Battle
Antique Oak Ornately Carved Bureau Mid 19th Century
£ 695
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Victorian Carved Oak Hall Seat
£ 795
Harry Raine Antiques
Oak Barley Twist Side Table / Oak Hall Table
£ 265
Harry Raine Antiques
Large Oak Extending Coffee Table
£ 425
Marylebone Antiques
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
£ 775
Harry Raine Antiques
Good Quality Oak Coffee Table With Internal Storage
£ 275
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Jacobean Style Carved Medium Oak Dressing Chest By L Marcus, Bentley Works London
£ 275
Vintage Jacobean Style Carved Medium Oak Dressing Chest By L Marcus, Bentley Works London
£ 275
Timeless Furniture UK
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Ercol Five Gothic Style Dining Chairs
£ 225
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
19th Century English Gothic Oak Hall Seat
£ 1,650
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
18th Century English Oak Dresser Base
£ 2,850
Timeless Furniture UK
Antique Heavily Carved Dark Oak Court Cupboard Dated 1671
£ 995
Barnaby's of Battle
Large Antique Oak Court Cupboard Sideboard 1800s or Earlier
£ 1,100
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