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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.
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Edwardian Oak Coopered Stick Stand
£ 395
Trade Antiques
Double Pedestal Desk Carved Oak Lions Heads 1850
£ 1,485
Timeless Furniture UK
Six Vintage Oak Dining Chairs to Include Two Carvers
£ 275
Timeless Furniture UK
18th Century Corner Cabinet on Later Stand
£ 225
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Oak Tilt-top Tripod Table
£ 320
Antique & Decorative
Globe Wernicke Bookcase of 3 Larger Sections
£ 640
Timeless Furniture UK
Jacobean Revival Oak Mirrored Wardrobe
£ 350
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Oak and Rosewood Sideboard
£ 1,150
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Dark Oak Hall Robe
£ 295
Timeless Furniture UK
18th Century Corner Cabinet On Later Stand
£ 235
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Oak Splat Back Desk Chair
£ 425
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Oak Refectory Table
£ 875
LT Antiques
18th Century Bleached Oak Dresser
£ 1,850
£ 749
£ 999
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Small Oak Open Bookcase
£ 175
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Hallstand
£ 795
Elmgarden Antiques
Pair of Oak Coffee or Side Tables
£ 750
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Georgian Oak Welsh Dresser
£ 2,450
Penderyn Antiques
Antique 18th Century Oak Linen Press Cupboard
£ 1,650
£ 749
Armoire Wardrobe Antique French Carved Mirrored Oak Closet Cabinet (LOT 3841)
£ 749
Vintage World
£ 799
Wardrobe Antique French Carved 3 Door Mirrored Oak Closet Cabinet (LOT 3840)
£ 799
Vintage World
Time to Admire Ltd
Magnificent French Hand-carved Solid Oak Chiffonier 1889
£ 725
Graham Deakin Antiques
Mouseman Stool with Original Seat
£ 625
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Good Carved Oak Open Library Bookcase
£ 795
London City Antiques
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Hall Chairs
£ 1,185
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Attractive Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Globe Wernicke Style Bookcases
£ 2,100
Attractive Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Globe Wernicke Style Bookcases
£ 2,100
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Superb Oak Plank Coffee Table
£ 795
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
18th Century French Oak Console Table
£ 3,600
Worboys Antiques
Arts & Crafts Sold Oak Low Linen Press
£ 675
MebleinUK
Vintage Old Charm Wood Brothers / Magazine Rack / Heritage Light Oak / Made in England 1960s
£ 199.99
Vintage Old Charm Wood Brothers / Magazine Rack / Heritage Light Oak / Made in England 1960s
£ 199.99
MebleinUK
Timeless Furniture UK
Lebus - Mid Century Dressing Table
£ 265
Timeless Furniture UK
Large Oak Dropleaf Dining Table On Turned Legs
£ 250
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Huge & Narrow Oak Refrectory Kitchen Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 1,495
Timeless Furniture UK
Lebus Mid Century Six Drawer Bedroom Chest
£ 265
Timeless Furniture UK
Arts & Crafts Two Tier Console Table
£ 245
Timeless Furniture UK
Dark Oak Nest of Tables
£ 110
Timeless Furniture UK
Early Georgian Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Table
£ 225
LT Antiques
Industrial Iron & Oak Dining Table
£ 1,650
Wilsford Antiques
Extendable Oak Refectory Style Table with Leaves
£ 830
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