Carved Oak Trefoil Table 1900 - 1920

Name: Arts & Crafts Oak Trefoil Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1025707
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArts & Crafts
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTrefoil top, Carved leaf motif, Turned legs, Central stretcher
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Arts & Crafts side table from 1900 takes the form of an oak occasional piece with a dark brown timber finish and a three-lobed trefoil top. The surface displays carved leaf motifs alongside a central starburst pattern, enclosed by raised round mouldings and supported on turned uprights with bobbin details. A lower central stretcher connects the three upright legs, terminating in square block feet with visible scuffs and marks consistent with age and use. Measuring 74 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, the construction remains structurally sound throughout. Positioned in an English Country House setting, this dark oak table works well at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair for holding lamps, books, or decorative items. The compact footprint makes it suitable for smaller spaces in a living room, hallway, or study. Normal wear to the dark timber adds character while maintaining a stable surface for everyday household use.

FAQs

A trefoil table features a three-lobed surface design inspired by Gothic architecture, popularised during the late 19th and early 20th century Arts and Crafts movement. These tables emphasize natural timber craftsmanship, hand-carved decorative motifs, and functional simplicity.

Solid native hardwoods, particularly English oak, were the primary material used in Arts and Crafts furniture. Construction techniques favoured exposed joinery, hand-carved details, and natural wax finishes to highlight the natural grain of the wood.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of natural patination, hand-carved tool marks, and period-appropriate joinery techniques under the tabletop and stretchers. Variations in surface colour and minor timber shrinkage over time also indicate age.

An oak trefoil table functions effectively as an accent piece beside an armchair, within a hallway corner, or as a plant stand. Its geometric silhouette adds architectural interest when contrasted against contemporary upholstered furniture.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent the wood from warping or cracking.

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