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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.
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Pedestal Desk in Oak
£ 465
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Welsh Food or Bread & Cheese Cupboard
£ 2,340
Mersham Manor Antiques
Late 17th Century Solid Oak Bureau
£ 995
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Coffer / Blanket Box of Small Proportions
£ 465
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Side Table in Oak
£ 325
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Roll Top Desk in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Gilded French Hall Chair
£ 465
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Carved Blanket Box in Oak
£ 350
Tony Youll Antiques
Pair of Solid Oak Country Bedside Tables
£ 550
Penderyn Antiques
Antique 19th Century Two Part Oak Chest of Drawers
£ 795
ActFurniture LTD
20th Century Chest of Drawers in Oak
£ 385
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Open Bookcase Bookshelves
£ 150
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Open Bookcase in Oak
£ 1,195
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Open Bookcase Bookshelves
£ 180
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Small Square Dining Table in Oak
£ 225
London City Antiques
Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair
£ 1,085
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Bedroom Chair / Hall Chair in Oak
£ 195
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
£ 625
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Carved Oak Cupboard
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Coffer / Blanket Box in Oak
£ 365
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Bureau Bookcase in Oak
£ 975
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer / Blanket Box
£ 395
ActFurniture LTD
Antique Large 20th Century Wardrobe in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Pedestal Desk in Oak
£ 550
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Bureau Bookcase in Oak
£ 295
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Rocking Chair in Oak
£ 265
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Mirror Back Sideboard in Oak
£ 365
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Pair of Fine Quality Armchairs in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Display Cabinet in Oak
£ 365
Vintage World
Beautiful French Oak Desk
£ 299
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Armchair in Oak
£ 395
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Blanket Box in Oak
£ 295
Georgian Antiques
William IV Occasional Table
£ 590
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Sideboard in Oak
£ 395
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Art Nouveau Style Display Cabinet in Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Heavily Carved Corner Cabinet in Oak
£ 395
Hingstons Antiques
Antique Oak Cottage Dresser Base
£ 1,485
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Early 19th Century Pyrenean Folk Art Oak & Chestnut Carved Cupboard
£ 3,750
Early 19th Century Pyrenean Folk Art Oak & Chestnut Carved Cupboard
£ 3,750
Debenham Antiques Ltd
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Mirror Back Sideboard in Oak
£ 385
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