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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.
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Top Quality Oak Open Adjustable Library Bookcase
£ 995
Billy Hunt and Co
English Oak Open Bookcase c.1930
£ 245
Elmgarden Antiques
Spanish Style Blonde Oak Coffee Table
£ 485
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Bench in Oak
£ 585
£ 2,450
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Linenfold Blanket Box in Oak
£ 365
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Art Deco Style Display Cabinet In Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Set Of 4 Barley Twist Dining Chairs In Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Writing Table
£ 825
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Chest Of Drawers In Golden Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Display Cabinet In Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Carved Linenfold Wardrobe In Oak
£ 825
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
18th Century Georgian Oak Chest on Stand
£ 1,245
Antique Furniture Direct
Small Victorian Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Desk / Lowboy
£ 350
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Drop Leaf Table In Oak
£ 495
Antique Furniture Direct
Nest of 3 Oak Bobbin Turned Tables
£ 295
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Early 19th Century Primitive Oak Windsor Chair
£ 1,120
Antique Furniture Direct
A Georgian Oak Bow Front Corner Cupboard
£ 295
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Early 19th Century Dutch Inlaid Oak Writing Slope
£ 2,250
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Small Open Bookcase In Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Linenfold Cupboard In Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Chest Of Drawers In Golden Oak
£ 585
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Welsh 18th Century Montgomery Dresser with Plate Rack
£ 3,320
Welsh 18th Century Montgomery Dresser with Plate Rack
£ 3,320
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Large Victorian Bench / Pew In Oak
£ 825
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Small Victorian Cupboard in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Open Bookcase In Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Fitted Cupboard In Golden Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Country House Style Console Table In Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Jacobean Style Bureau In Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Arts & Crafts Sideboard In Oak
£ 825
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Georgian Coffer / Blanket Box In Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Georgian Side Table In Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Narrow Chest Of Drawers In Oak
£ 685
Worboys Antiques
Oak Open Bookcase
£ 295
Worboys Antiques
Solid Dark Oak Coffee Table
£ 295
Worboys Antiques
Dark Oak Bedside Cabinet
£ 295
Worboys Antiques
Tall Oak Chest Of Drawers
£ 410
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Georgian Oak Livery Cupboard
£ 3,850
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
18th Century Welsh Housekeepers Cupboard
£ 1,820
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Oak Priory Style Corner Cabinet
£ 175
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