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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.
Holmes Antiques
Small 17th Century Coffer
£ 350
Town House Traders Ltd
Slim Oak Waterfall Open Bookcase Bookshelf
£ 210
Hingstons Antiques
Antique Oak Dog Kennel Dresser Base
£ 1,895
Holmes Antiques
Small 17th Century Panelled Coffer
£ 900
£ 399.99
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Bench
£ 950
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Edwardian Oak Dresser with Plate Rack
£ 1,250
Georgian Antiques
Victorian Tall Panelled-oak Hall Settle, with Storage
£ 975
Founders Antiques
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Library Table c.1890
£ 895
Fedw Hir Antiques
Antique Oak Bookcase Dresser Cupboard
£ 795
Alain Michel Antiques
Set of 6 Windsor Chairs - 19th Century
€ 1,900
London City Antiques
Exceptional Quality Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg 6 Seater Dining Table with Bobbin Turned Legs
£ 1,845
Exceptional Quality Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg 6 Seater Dining Table with Bobbin Turned Legs
£ 1,845
London City Antiques
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Super Pair Oak Lamp Tables
£ 1,295
South Country Antiques
Antique Industrial Bank Of Drawers
£ 255
Founders Antiques
Antique Early 20th Century Oak Book Table c.1920
£ 345
House of Clarnold
Art Deco Armchairs
£ 2,250
G Neville Antiques
Chairs - Set of 10 Ladder Back Country Dining Chairs c.1900
£ 3,950
Elmgarden Antiques
Carved Oak Open Bookcase
£ 650
D and A Binder LTD
Clark’s “Anchor” Stranded Cotton Display Cabinet
£ 450
The Vintage Interiors
Large Triple Bleached Oak French Armoire
£ 2,950
The Vintage Interiors
Pair of Bleached Oak French Bedside Cabinets
£ 425
D and A Binder LTD
Antique Brass Bound Oak Jeweller’s / Watchmaker’s Cabinet
£ 470
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Single Door French Armoire
£ 900
The Old Yard
Victorian Oak and Cast Iron Ships Table
£ 1,850
Timeless Furniture UK
Set of Four Vintage Oak Slat Back Upholstered Dining Chairs
£ 295
Gaylord Antiques
Oak Refectory Table
£ 1,650
Timeless Furniture UK
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Sideboard
£ 465
Hingstons Antiques
Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Brasses, c.1680
£ 1,375
Daniel Clark Furniture
Antique Oak Monks Bench
£ 450
The Antique Shop
Solid Oak Large Low Coffee Table
£ 565
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Dutch 19th Century Carved Oak Side Table
£ 1,450
£ 566.66
Worboys Antiques
Solid Oak Farmhouse Bench
£ 295
Worboys Antiques
Victorian Oak Wall Shelves
£ 295
Worboys Antiques
Solid Oak Single Door Wardrobe
£ 575
£ 849
£ 849
£ 799
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Early 20th Century Oak Bookcase
£ 595
Millers Antiques
Liberty & Co Child Chair "Humpty Dumpty"
£ 250
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