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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.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Pair of Carved Oak 19th Century Armchairs
£ 1,350
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
French Country Oak Coffee Table
£ 795
£ 450
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Antique King Of Bavaria’s Large Carved Oak Hunting Lodge Overmantle Wall Mirror
£ 25,000
Antique King Of Bavaria’s Large Carved Oak Hunting Lodge Overmantle Wall Mirror
£ 25,000
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Slim Oak Open Bookcase Bookshelf
£ 275
Founders Antiques
Antique Victorian Oak Hall Stand c.1890
£ 495
Alain Michel Antiques
Oak Bench with Gothic Elements
€ 2,200
£ 499.99
£ 149
£ 485
£ 399
£ 499
£ 499
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Set Eight Golden Oak Ladder Backed Dining Chairs
£ 1,295
CES Home & Garden Limited
Antique Early 20th Oak Gate Leg Table
£ 225
Victoria Antiques
Early 19th Century Corner Oak Cupboard, c.1820
£ 125
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Priory Oak Cocktail Cabinet
£ 275
Timeless Furniture UK
Set of Four Mid Century Oak Dining Chairs
£ 225
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Oak Gun Rack
£ 175
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Monumental Four Metre 19th Century French Oak Drapers Table
£ 11,500
Monumental Four Metre 19th Century French Oak Drapers Table
£ 11,500
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Old Painted Furniture
Early 18th Century Country Oak Side Table
£ 245
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Rare Pollard Oak Sideboard
£ 3,975
ActFurniture LTD
Vintage 20th Century Glazed Display Cabinet in Golden Oak
£ 625
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Jacobean Style Double Bed in Oak
£ 825
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Cheval Mirror in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Sideboard in Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Dresser in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Display Cabinet in Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Miniature Arts & Crafts Bookcase in Oak
£ 250
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Good Quality Chest of Drawers in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Art Deco Oval Side Table in Oak
£ 295
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Dresser in Oak
£ 825
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Art Deco Style Sideboard in Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Good Quality Small Oak Side Table
£ 365
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Small Open Bookcase in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Dresser in Oak
£ 625
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Carved Oak Sideboard
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Sideboard in Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Bookcase in Oak
£ 495
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