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Antique 4-6 Seat Gate Leg Table, English, Oak, Extending, Farmhouse, Georgian
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Antique 4-6 Seat Gate Leg Table, English, Oak, Extending, Farmhouse, Georgian

18th century
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Our Stock # 18.9668

This is an antique 4-6 seat gate leg table. An English, oak oval extending farmhouse table, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1750.

Of superb classic farmhouse appeal and beautifully figured

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest

Deep caramel hues bask beneath a wax polish finish

Easily stowed when not in use with narrow profile, and useful drawer to one end

Folds outwards into a generous oval form with broad drop leaves

Each of the six legs with turned and collared finish

Standing upon squat bun feet, the gate-leg pair articulate to support the leaves

This is a distinguished antique 4-6 seat gate-leg table, with desirable oak figuring and of useful proportion. Classic farmhouse appeal lending itself to a provincial kitchen or diner. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 137cm (54'')

Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Max Height: 76.5cm (30'')

Extended Width: 137cm (54'')

Extended Depth: 153cm (60.25'')

Extended Height: 76.5cm (30'')

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Our Ref: 18.9668

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1030599
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9668
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Description
Our Stock # 18.9668

This is an antique 4-6 seat gate leg table. An English, oak oval extending farmhouse table, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1750.

Of superb classic farmhouse appeal and beautifully figured

fig 1. An antique English oak gateleg dining table with turned legs and fold-down side leaves extended.
fig 1. Antique 4-6 Seat Gate Leg Table, English, Oak, Extending, Farmhouse, Georgian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest

Deep caramel hues bask beneath a wax polish finish

Easily stowed when not in use with narrow profile, and useful drawer to one end

fig 2. An antique English oak gateleg dining table with turned legs and fold-down side leaves extended.
fig 2. Antique 4-6 Seat Gate Leg Table, English, Oak, Extending, Farmhouse, Georgian

Folds outwards into a generous oval form with broad drop leaves

Each of the six legs with turned and collared finish

Standing upon squat bun feet, the gate-leg pair articulate to support the leaves

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This is a distinguished antique 4-6 seat gate-leg table, with desirable oak figuring and of useful proportion.
London Fine Antiques

Classic farmhouse appeal lending itself to a provincial kitchen or diner. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. An antique English oak gateleg dining table with turned legs and fold-down side leaves extended.
fig 3. Antique 4-6 Seat Gate Leg Table, English, Oak, Extending, Farmhouse, Georgian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 137cm (54'')

Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Max Height: 76.5cm (30'')

Extended Width: 137cm (54'')

Extended Depth: 153cm (60.25'')

Extended Height: 76.5cm (30'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 4. An antique English oak gateleg dining table with turned legs and fold-down side leaves extended.
fig 4. Antique 4-6 Seat Gate Leg Table, English, Oak, Extending, Farmhouse, Georgian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9668

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1030599
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9668
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique English oak gateleg dining table with turned legs and fold-down side leaves extended.
Antique 4-6 Seat Gate Leg Table, English, Oak, Extending, Farmhouse, Georgian
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Drop leaf mechanism, Box stretchers, Gate leg frames
  • SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This is an early Georgian English oak gate leg dining table dating to circa 1750, designed to seat four to six people in a rustic farmhouse style. The oak timber displays fine grain interest and deep caramel hues beneath a wax polish finish, showing a desirable aged patina throughout the round drop leaf top and sturdy frame. Six turned and collared legs stand upon squat bun feet, with articulating gate leg frames supporting the broad drop leaves, complemented by box stretchers connecting the lower base. The table measures 76.5 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 52 cm deep in its folded profile. Practical for everyday dining, this extending table folds outwards into a generous oval form and provides a narrow profile when stowed away against a wall when not in use. It suits placement in a provincial kitchen or dining room, offering solid joints and a functional drop leaf mechanism for adaptable seating arrangements. The warm brown timber and traditional joinery fit naturally into period and country-style interiors.

FAQs

A gateleg table is a variant of the drop-leaf table first popularised in 16th-century England, featuring hinged legs that swing outwards like gates to support folding top leaves.

English gateleg tables were traditionally constructed using native hardwoods, predominantly solid oak, held together with pegged mortise and tenon joinery and featuring turned leg profiles.

Authentic Georgian examples display hand-planed timber surfaces, hand-cut wooden dowel pegs, original iron flap hinges, and natural age-related wear on the stretchers and leg bases.

Place the table in a kitchen or dining space, collapsing the leaves to use it as a side table or console when space is required, or fully opening it alongside contemporary dining chairs.

Apply a clear beeswax polish twice a year following the grain of the wood, keep the table away from direct heat sources to prevent timber split, and clear liquid spills immediately.
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