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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.
The Old Yard
Early 19th Century Oak Side Table
£ 625
Georgian Antiques
Granite Topped Oak Console Table by Alexander McKenzie of Glasgow
£ 3,750
The Old Yard
Early 19th Century Oak Straight Back Settle
£ 1,100
Penderyn Antiques
Vintage Small Spinning Chair
£ 295
CS & T Ornate Furniture
Vintage 1950s Oak Combined School Desk & Chair "George M Hammer & Co London"
£ 495
Vintage 1950s Oak Combined School Desk & Chair "George M Hammer & Co London"
£ 495
CS & T Ornate Furniture
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Waterfall Open Bookcase Bookshelves
£ 175
Georgian Antiques
Large Spanish Style Oak Coffee Table
£ 680
The Old Yard
19th Century French Vendange Table
£ 660
Georgian Antiques
Set of 12 Oak Framed Dining Chairs
£ 4,250
Witch Antiques
Early 18th Century Oak Bureau
£ 945
Camden Antiques
Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
£ 1,650
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Early 19th Century Oak Sutherland Table in Gillows Style
£ 415
Early 19th Century Oak Sutherland Table in Gillows Style
£ 415
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Merchant House Antiques
Large Oak Vendange Table
£ 2,495
Tony Youll Antiques
Pair of Country Oak Benches in Oak
£ 425
£ 399.99
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Quality Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 1,950
Merchant House Antiques
3 Meter Oak Farmhouse Table
£ 7,495
CS & T Ornate Furniture
Edwardian Rustic Oak Two Tier Side Table
£ 295
Billy Hunt and Co
Heals Art Deco Oak Armchair c.1930
£ 585
Billy Hunt and Co
Howard & Sons Style Open Armchair c.1880
£ 615
Penderyn Antiques
Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
£ 695
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Carved Cupboard in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Oak Side Table with Storage
£ 295
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Corner Cabinet in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Large Carved Oak Sideboard of Fine Quality
£ 1,250
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Linenfold Coffee Table in Oak
£ 325
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Round Side Table in Oak
£ 365
Worboys Antiques
Solid Oak Globe Wernicke Glazed Bookcase
£ 545
CS & T Ornate Furniture
Antique Oak Queen Anne Writing / Dressing Table / Lowboy
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Carved Sideboard in Oak
£ 625
Worboys Antiques
Solid Oak Side Cabinet
£ 785
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Wardrobe in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Open Bookcase in Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Art Nouveau Style Side Table in Oak
£ 365
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Small Drop Leaf Side Table in Oak
£ 365
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Narrow Edwardian Bureau in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Chest of Drawers in Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Dining Table in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Coffee Table in Oak
£ 495
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Carved Oak Desk
£ 585
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