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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.
Worboys Antiques
Art Deco Sectional Oak Open Bookcase
£ 425
Worboys Antiques
Narrow Solid Oak Chest of Drawers
£ 495
Worboys Antiques
Pair of French Oak Bedside Cabinets
£ 475
Timeless Furniture UK
Art Nouveau Oak Carved Sideboard
£ 450
Harry Raine Antiques
Wood Bros Old Charm Oak Display Cabinet Tudor Brown
£ 265
The Old Yard
Jacobean Carved Oak Refectory Table
£ 4,800
Worboys Antiques
Single French Oak Bedside Cabinet
£ 265
Georgian Antiques
Mouseman Thompson Refectory-style Oak Dining Table
£ 2,350
Harry Raine Antiques
Good Quality Oak Dresser & Rack in The Period Style
£ 265
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Leather and Oak Side / Desk Chair
£ 475
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Oak Fret-cut Waterfall Bookcase – Wall or Floor Standing - Fine Quality c.1900
£ 1,046.50
Antique Oak Fret-cut Waterfall Bookcase – Wall or Floor Standing - Fine Quality c.1900
£ 1,046.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Desk Chair
£ 1,150
Harry Raine Antiques
Large Antique Oak Brass Bound Silver or Plate Chest, Trunk
£ 1,100
Hingstons Antiques
Antique Oak Small Dresser Base
£ 1,275
£ 369.99
£ 385.55
Vintage Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs / Tapestry Seats / Set of Four 1930-1940
£ 385.55
MebleinUK
Harry Raine Antiques
Large Oak Extending Dining Table Seats 8-10
£ 750
Trade Antiques
Mule Chest Country Oak 1730 with Key
£ 1,650
£ 239.99
Penderyn Antiques
Antique 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
£ 595
Worboys Antiques
Solid Oak Carved Settle
£ 395
Debenham Antiques Ltd
19th Century Green Man Carved Oak Desk
£ 1,837.50
Barnaby's of Battle
Vintage Mid Century Light Oak Wood Office Desk
£ 425
Fedw Hir Antiques
Oak Bureau Art Deco Early 20th Century.gorgeous Piece
£ 285
Alain Michel Antiques
Important 19th Century Oak Revolving Bookcase
€ 1,400
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Open Bookcase Bookshelves
£ 230
Town House Traders Ltd
Slim Oak Waterfall Open Bookcase Bookshelf
£ 250
D and A Binder LTD
1920s Oak Countertop Display Cabinet
£ 420
D and A Binder LTD
1950s Pine & Oak Archive Tambour Cabinet
£ 900
Alain Michel Antiques
19th Century Windsor Oak Armchair
€ 700
Georgian Antiques
Neat-sized Arts & Crafts Influence Mirror-back Oak Hall Stand
£ 480
Founders Antiques
Antique Late Victorian Jacobean Revival Oak Side Table c.1890
£ 645
London City Antiques
Quality Antique Victorian 'Georgian Style' Oak Lowboy Table
£ 1,365
Pear Tree Antiques
Oak Barley Twist, Extending Dining Table
£ 450
CES Home & Garden Limited
Vintage 1970s Danish Henning Kjaernulf Petit Dresser
£ 515
£ 330
Antique Oak Hall Stand Table with Umbrella Holder & Original Drip Trays
£ 330
Fedw Hir Antiques
Elmgarden Antiques
French Oak Refectory Table & Benches
£ 1,550
Millers Antiques
1920s Oak Lamp Table
£ 475
Graham Deakin Antiques
Oak & Walnut Nest of Tables
£ 395
Alain Michel Antiques
17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers - England
€ 2,600
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