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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 18th Century Georgian Chest Of Drawers In Oak
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Linenfold Mule Chest In Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Victorian Set Of 4 Oak Dining Chair
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Small Arts & Crafts Cabinet In Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Bobbin Turned Side Table In Oa
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Sideboard In Oak
£ 625
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Edwardian Spindle Back Chair
£ 395
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
A Small Shallow Hungarian Antique Oak/hardwood Pig Bench/coffee Table 156cm
£ 625
A Small Shallow Hungarian Antique Oak/hardwood Pig Bench/coffee Table 156cm
£ 625
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Large Oak Refectory Dining Table
£ 1,650
£ 825
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Arts And Crafts Style Sideboard In Oak
£ 585
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
A Small Chunky Hungarian Antique Oak/hardwood Pig Bench/coffee Table 110cm
£ 725
A Small Chunky Hungarian Antique Oak/hardwood Pig Bench/coffee Table 110cm
£ 725
D & J Hunt Antiques Ltd
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Small Edwardian Cabinet In Golden Oak
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pedestal Desk In Oak
£ 825
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Art Deco Oak Wardrobe By Wrighton
£ 625
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Art Deco Sideboard In Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Golden Oak Side Table
£ 365
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Set Of 4 Jacobean Style Oak Dining Chairs
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Glazed Oak Cabinet By Minty LTD
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Vintage 20th Century Chest Of Drawers In Golden Oak
£ 685
£ 399
£ 399
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Bobbin Turned Side Table In Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Georgian Chest Of Drawers In Oak (
£ 685
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Barley Twist Dresser In Golden Oak
£ 1,250
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Heals Style Side Table In Oak
£ 495
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
17th Century Oak Desk Box
£ 250
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Art Deco Sideboard In Golden Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Coffee Table In Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Jacobean Style Bureau In Oak
£ 495
Harmony Antiques
Antique Deep Seated Easy Armchair
£ 295
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Solid Oak Drawer Leaf Dining Table – Refectory Style
£ 295
Timeless Furniture UK
Minty Oxford Mid Century Library Oak Glazed Six Tier Bookcase
£ 800
Worboys Antiques
Oak Chest Of Drawers
£ 440
Penderyn Antiques
Traditional 18th Century Style Oak Coffer Bach
£ 450
Founders Antiques
Antique Edwardian Oak Caned Dressing Table Stool c.1910
£ 295
Timeless Furniture UK
Minty Oxford Mid Century Library Oak Glazed Six Tier Bookcase
£ 850
Timeless Furniture UK
Minty Vintage Oak Glazed Bookcase
£ 850
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Regency Period Leather Slipper Armchair
£ 1,250
£ 399
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