Whites Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
English Vernacular(1) Table
Oak
Top is 7cm in thickness
Top is from one solid piece of timber as evidenced by the annular(2) and medullary(3) rays
(1) Vernacular furniture
This everyday practical furniture is made and used by rural and urban populations alike. Furniture in this style is made from local materials, design, and construction techniques to fulfill ordinary people's needs.
(2) Annular rings
These are the concentric circles that form in the cross-section of a tree trunk as it grows. They indicate the age and growth rate of the tree.
(3) Medullary Rays
In addition to the concentric Annular Rings, some trees such as Oak contain radial structures, known as Medullary Rays, that run from the centre to the bark of some trees. The cells build ribbon like structures running vertically up the tree to transport sap and nutrients across the tree from the centre outwards and are known as Medullary Rays. Such trees when Quarter Sawn produce highly figured timber.
Whites Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Vernacular Oak Table from Table Top One Solid Piece
