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.
Georgian Antiques
Carved Oak Cabinet Bookcase
£ 1,750
LT Antiques
Large Oval Drop Leaf Oak Dining Table
£ 1,250
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Trouser Press Chair by A C Bond & Sons of Hackney Grove, London
£ 98
Trouser Press Chair by A C Bond & Sons of Hackney Grove, London
£ 98
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Walton House Antiques Ltd
George III Welsh Oak Cupboard - Cwpwrdd Deuddarn
£ 2,100
£ 1,250
William Rand Antiques
Good Late Victorian Oak & Leather Library Chair
£ 395
£ 1,900
Planet Antiques
Beautiful Art Deco Period Cabinet
£ 349
Antiques & Chic
Victorian Oak Gentlemans Library Armchair
£ 725
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Late Victorian Lambing Chair Settle
£ 1,150
MebleinUK
Vintage Old Charm Wood Bros Oak Modern Sideboard / Tudor Brown Finish / Made in England C1970
£ 599.99
Vintage Old Charm Wood Bros Oak Modern Sideboard / Tudor Brown Finish / Made in England C1970
£ 599.99
MebleinUK
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Victorian Light Oak Double Pedestal Desk
£ 1,150
Beresford Antiques Ltd
George III Oak Chest on Chest
£ 1,295
Tony Youll Antiques
Pair of Painted Oak Bedside Tables
£ 595
£ 289.99
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Welsh Carved Bed
£ 895
Hingstons Antiques
Victorian Secretaire Campaign Chest
£ 2,750
Penderyn Antiques
Set of Four Antique Oak Country Chairs
£ 695
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Carved Box Settle Dated 1907
£ 695
£ 950
Millers Antiques
1920s Solid Oak Refectory Table
£ 750
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Georgian Coffer
£ 995
Rams Head Antiques
Antique 19th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
£ 345
Planet Antiques
Set of 6 North Staffordshire Railway Chairs
£ 2,500
Penderyn Antiques
Harlequin Set of Four Antique Oak Chairs
£ 595
Elmgarden
18th Century Oak Lowboy Desk
£ 1,600
Campbell Vintage
Oak Carved Four Panel Coffer 19th Century
£ 760
Penderyn Antiques
Antique 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
£ 2,450
Elmgarden
Late Victorian Oak Writing Table
£ 795
Penderyn Antiques
Antique 18th Century Oak Dresser
£ 2,850
Town House Traders Ltd
Arts & Crafts Oak Small Drop Leaf Table Manner Stanley Webb Davies
£ 250
Arts & Crafts Oak Small Drop Leaf Table Manner Stanley Webb Davies
£ 250
Town House Traders Ltd
Planet Antiques
Pair of Art Deco Carver Chairs
£ 199
Planet Antiques
Set of 6 Ipswich Oak Dining Chairs c.1920
£ 899
Vintage World
Vintage French Oak Double Bed
£ 399
Planet Antiques
Large Oak Coffer c.1680
£ 399
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Early 19th Century Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table
£ 645
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Side Table
£ 1,085
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Set of Oak Chairs & Stools with Matching Table
£ 3,495
Worboys Antiques
Arts & Crafts Oak Corner Wall Cabinet
£ 245
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