What is an oak gateleg table?

Originating in sixteenth-century England, gateleg tables feature hinged leaves supported by pivoting legs that swing out like gates, providing versatile space-saving dining options.

What materials and construction techniques are typical of barley twist gateleg tables?

Historically crafted from solid oak, these tables utilise mortise and tenon joinery alongside spirally turned legs known as barley twist or Solomonic column turnings.

How do you identify an authentic Jacobean Revival gateleg table?

Look for dark-stained solid oak, hand-turned spirally carved legs, period-appropriate iron or brass hinges under the leaves, and genuine wear along the lower stretchers.

How do you style a gateleg table in a modern interior?

Position it as a compact dining surface in a kitchen nook, or fold one leaf down against a wall to serve as a console or side table.

How should an antique oak gateleg table be maintained?

Clean surfaces with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish twice yearly to protect the patinated timber finish while avoiding direct heat sources.

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Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Name: Oak Gateleg Dining Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1076592
Price: 245 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Call or text 07851385634

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dining Table.

Dating 1910 ish and all made in solid oak. All raised on these barley twist legs, with double gate supports. A oval top with moulded edge. Its been in to the workshop for a clean and polish and looks great with this medium oak colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures)

This table is solid in all its joints, with NO breaks, NO splits, and NO woodworm.

Please note that this chair is in excellent condition, ready to use and requires NO restoration.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details.

We price our stock to sell, and don't inflate our prices, with most items having been restored or re-upholstered, and as a result of this its difficult to discount or to deliver for free.

Collection is FREE, and local delivery within the midlands is free, delivery to London and other parts of England and Wales starts from £40, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by our professional Courier

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We offer very good rates on shipping within Europe, and have also sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped worldwide door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

104cm (40.94")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Barley Twist Gateleg Table to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1076592

Dealers Internal Reference

00849

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Call or text 07851385634

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dining Table.

Dating 1910 ish and all made in solid oak. All raised on these barley twist legs, with double gate supports. A oval top with moulded edge.

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Its been in to the workshop for a clean and polish and looks great with this medium oak colour and a lovely polish (please see pictures).

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. A dark oak round gateleg dining table featuring spirally turned barley twist legs and low stretchers. — fig 1. Oak Gateleg Dining Table

This table is solid in all its joints, with NO breaks, NO splits, and NO woodworm.

Please note that this chair is in excellent condition, ready to use and requires NO restoration.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634

fig 2. A dark oak round gateleg dining table featuring spirally turned barley twist legs and low stretchers. — fig 2. Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A dark oak round gateleg dining table featuring spirally turned barley twist legs and low stretchers. — fig 3. Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A dark oak round gateleg dining table featuring spirally turned barley twist legs and low stretchers. — fig 4. Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Delivery & Collection details.

We price our stock to sell, and don't inflate our prices, with most items having been restored or re-upholstered, and as a result of this its difficult to discount or to deliver for free.

fig 5. A dark oak round gateleg dining table featuring spirally turned barley twist legs and low stretchers. — fig 5. Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Collection is FREE, and local delivery within the midlands is free, delivery to London and other parts of England and Wales starts from £40, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by our professional Courier

fig 6. A dark oak round gateleg dining table featuring spirally turned barley twist legs and low stretchers. — fig 6. Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A dark oak round gateleg dining table featuring spirally turned barley twist legs and low stretchers. — fig 7. Oak Gateleg Dining Table

Shipping details

We offer very good rates on shipping within Europe, and have also sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped worldwide door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.