Antique Oak Side Table 18th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: 18th Century Oak Turned Leg Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1159655
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Brass escutcheon, Box stretcher, Single drawer
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This 18th century Georgian side table follows a restrained English country house form with a warm mid to dark brown oak construction and a good patina. The piece includes a moulded edge top, a single flush-fronted drawer fitted with two brass drop handles and an ornate central brass escutcheon, crisply turned ring and baluster legs, plain lower stretchers, and original ball-turned toes. The table measures 71 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 49 cm deep. Practical placement includes positioning the table beside the front door to hold keys and mail, or integrating it into a living room or hallway as a compact surface. The traditional design suits period and rustic interior schemes where wooden furniture provides functional storage and display space.

FAQs

18th-century oak furniture is characterised by robust construction, hand-turned elements, and utilitarian design created during the Georgian era. These pieces often feature pegged joinery and rich natural patination from centuries of wax polishing.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid English oak assembled with mortise and tenon joints secured by wooden dowels or pegs. Drawers were hand-dovetailed, and legs were shaped using hand-operated wood lathes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-saw marks, irregular dovetail joints, original peg construction, and wear consistent with historical use. The timber should show natural shrinkage across the grain and deep patination in recessed areas.

Position the table in an entryway or living room to contrast against clean architectural lines and neutral walls. Combine the timber surfaces with modern ceramics, minimalist lamps, or simple botanical displays.

Apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to nourish the timber and maintain the protective patina. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement or splitting.

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