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Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table
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Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table

17th century
Description

Great small late 17th century oak gateleg table fitted with a single drawer

Depth closed 27 cm

Width open 78.5 cm

Depth open 71 cm

Height 66 cm

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Woodcock Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 17th Century.

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SA1127235
Description
Great small late 17th century oak gateleg table fitted with a single drawer

Depth closed 27 cm

Width open 78.5 cm

Depth open 71 cm

Height 66 cm

Date of Manufacture

Woodcock Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 17th Century.

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SA1127235
Woodcock Antiques
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Specialist dealers in 16th-18th century oak & country furniture.

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A dark oak 17th-century gateleg table with two drop-leaf flaps, turned baluster legs, and low box stretchers.
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Tudor Cottage
Saddlers Row
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AN
United Kingdom

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Woodcock Antiques
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Location: Tudor Cottage, Saddlers Row, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A dark oak 17th-century gateleg table with two drop-leaf flaps, turned baluster legs, and low box stretchers.
Small 17th century oak gateleg table
Ref: SA1127235
A dark oak 17th-century gateleg table with two drop-leaf flaps, turned baluster legs, and low box stretchers.
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Gateleg tables emerged in sixteenth-century Britain during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras to maximise space in smaller living areas. The design incorporated pivoting legsresembling gatesthat swing outwards to support hinged drop-leaf flaps when extra surface area was required.

Seventeenth-century gateleg tables were typically crafted from solid English oak, often featuring hand-mortised joints held together with wooden dowels or pegs. Later examples incorporated iron rule-joint hinges and varied local hardwoods depending on regional timber availability.

Authentic seventeenth-century turning displays subtle hand-carved irregularities rather than machine symmetry. Common leg profiles of this era include baluster, gunbarrel, and reel turnings, often accompanied by sturdy box stretchers situated near the base for structural rigidity.

An antique gateleg table functions as a versatile piece in modern spaces, serving as a compact side table when folded or expanding into a dining surface. Position it beside a sofa or in an entryway, pairing the rich wood tones with neutral textiles and minimalist decorative accents.

Solid oak furniture should be kept away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or warping. Regular dust removal with a soft cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax will protect the original surface patination.
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