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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.
Timeless Furniture UK
Art Deco Style Twin Pedestal Console Table
£ 275
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
£ 2,500
£ 149
£ 399
£ 599
Harry Raine Antiques
Windsor Armchair
£ 320
£ 149
£ 1,495
Antique Turner's Chair, English Oak, Warwick, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian
£ 1,495
London Fine Ltd
Harry Raine Antiques
A Victorian Oak Dining Table or Centre Table
£ 575
£ 499
Vintage World
Bookcase Vintage French Oak Display Cabinet Carved
£ 469
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Oak Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table
£ 650
£ 1,595
Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
£ 1,595
London Fine Ltd
£ 3,650
Antique Estate Manager's Kneehole Desk, Scottish, Oak, Country House c.1900
£ 3,650
London Fine Ltd
Founders Antiques
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Prie-dieu c.1890
£ 895
£ 299
£ 599
£ 299
£ 399
£ 399
£ 299
South Country Antiques
Antique Hand Carved Oak Stool,
£ 215
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
18th Century Country Farmhouse Oak Double Gateleg & Dining Extending Table
£ 800
18th Century Country Farmhouse Oak Double Gateleg & Dining Extending Table
£ 800
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Old Painted Furniture
Edwardian Painted Oak Writing Table
£ 195
£ 269
£ 199
The Antique Shop
Antique Carved Oak Sideboard Dresser Base
£ 945
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase
£ 995
Antique Aesthetic Movement Large Late Victorian Golden Oak Open Bookcase
£ 995
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Gillows Victorian Carved Golden Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Bruce James Talbert
£ 750
Gillows Victorian Carved Golden Oak Desk Chair Attributed to Bruce James Talbert
£ 750
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Trade Antiques
Gothic Hall Chair Country Oak Height 4 ft 2 Inch 1850
£ 1,485
£ 545
£ 565
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Antique Victorian Pair of Ladies and Gentlemen’s Red Gothic Revival Oak Chairs
£ 550
Antique Victorian Pair of Ladies and Gentlemen’s Red Gothic Revival Oak Chairs
£ 550
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Arts & Crafts Armchair
£ 1,195
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Larger Characterful French Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,950
£ 599
£ 399
£ 385
Billy Hunt
Tall Victorian Welsh School Oak Cupboard
£ 1,100
£ 435
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