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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 20th Century Edwardian Chest of Drawers in Oak
£ 625
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Jacobean Style Sideboard in Oak
£ 625
Timeless Furniture UK
‘Younger’ Oak Display Bookcase Cabinet
£ 325
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Oak Bobbin Turned Reading Table
£ 195
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Carved Victorian Cupboard in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Drop Leaf Side Table in Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Carved Victorian Armchair in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Sideboard in Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Georgian Style Side Table in Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Vintage 20th Century Breakfront Sideboard in Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Cupboard in Oak
£ 425
Worboys Antiques
Oak Bow Front Chest of Drawers
£ 525
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Welsh Dresser in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Display Cabinet in Oak
£ 425
Worboys Antiques
Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
£ 525
Worboys Antiques
Small Oak Open Bookshelves
£ 295
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Oak Cabinet
£ 365
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Display Cabinet in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Victorian Savonarola Chair in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Jacobean Style Sideboard in Oak
£ 825
Daniel Clark Furniture
Arts & Crafts Open Oak Bookcase
£ 975
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Cupboard in Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Fitted Cupboard in Oak
£ 495
Gaylord Antiques
Oak Carved Bench
£ 1,575
CS & T Ornate Furniture
Antique Victorian Oak Desk Office / Side Chair 1890s Original Condition
£ 195
Antique Victorian Oak Desk Office / Side Chair 1890s Original Condition
£ 195
CS & T Ornate Furniture
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Oak Chair with Studded Red Leather Seat
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Fine Victorian Carved Oak Sideboard
£ 1,250
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Small Oak Side Table
£ 450
Worboys Antiques
Late 19th Century Oak Hall Table
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Cupboard in Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Georgian Unusual Low Oak Side Table
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Small Chest of Drawers in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Sideboard in Oak
£ 585
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£ 849
£ 849
£ 849
Worboys Antiques
Arts & Crafts Oak Wall Shelf with Magazine Rack
£ 245
Worboys Antiques
Oak Open Bookcase
£ 325
Worboys Antiques
Oak Bureau Cabinet
£ 765
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