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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.
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Gothic Sideboard
£ 1,950
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
Marylebone Antiques
Danish Vintage Teak & Oak Desk
£ 895
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
Stalham Antique Gallery
Good Late 17th / Early 18th Century Oak Plank Coffer
£ 425
£ 1,650
Danish Modern Roll Top Desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Traeindustri
£ 1,650
Campbell Vintage
Matthew Coles Antiques
Georgian Box Settle
£ 850
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Larger French Bleached Oak Monastery Dining Table
£ 2,750
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Writing Desk
£ 1,295
Philip Hunt Antiques
Victorian Oak & Leather Desk Chair
£ 625
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Larger French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,950
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Early 19th Century Oak Lowboy
£ 650
Witch Antiques
17th Century English Oak Kist
£ 875
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table Rustic Feel
£ 2,450
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table Rustic Feel
£ 2,450
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Kernow Furniture
Rustic English Side Table
£ 495
Vintage House
Vintage Oak Laboratory Table Kitchen Island
£ 275
Kernow Furniture
Country Oak & Elm Chair
£ 295
Kernow Furniture
Antique Georgian Oak Bureau
£ 495
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Victorian Solid Oak Side Table Hall Table Console Table
£ 295
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