18th Century English Oak Side Table

Name: 18th Century English Oak Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1042950
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
Style18th Century English
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBobbin turned legs, Brass drop handles, Box stretcher base, Single frieze drawer
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This 18th-century English side table follows the traditional country house style, constructed from solid oak with a dark brown finish. The rectangular top sits above a single frieze drawer fitted with two ornate brass drop handles and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. The framework demonstrates notable craftsmanship through its bobbin turned legs, which are joined by a sturdy box stretcher base terminating in simple round feet. Surface wear and natural variations in the timber grain reflect the age and authenticity of the piece. Measuring 74 cm high, 83 cm wide and 57 cm deep, this practical table fits comfortably beside the front door or in a hallway for everyday storage and display. It serves well as a lamp table in a living room, providing a convenient surface for lighting while holding small essentials within the drawer. The compact footprint makes it adaptable for various interior spaces throughout the home where traditional wooden furniture is desired.

FAQs

Eighteenth-century English oak furniture is known for sturdy joinery, practical utility, and balanced proportions, reflecting a transition from earlier heavy 17th-century designs to lighter, more versatile domestic forms.

These pieces typically feature solid oak construction joined with wooden pegs, hand-dovetailed drawer linings, turned legs, and lower stretchers for added structural stability.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand-planing on non-visible surfaces, historic wear around the lower stretchers, hand-cut dovetails, and natural wood shrinkage along the grain of wide top planks.

Position the table in an entryway, hallway, or behind a sofa as an accent piece, pairing its rich timber tones with contemporary ceramics or modern lighting to create contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish once or twice per year, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, excess humidity, and direct heat sources.

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