What defines a late Victorian oak side table?

Originating around 1900, late Victorian side tables were compact, utilitarian pieces designed for flexible placement in domestic interiors, featuring simplified turned wood details and practical proportions.

Which materials and construction methods were used in Victorian tables?

Craftsmen predominantly utilised solid English oak constructed with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, attaching straight aprons to slender turned legs to ensure structural stability.

How can one identify an authentic oak table from this era?

Authentic pieces display natural timber patination, historical shrinkage marks along grain lines, original peg or mortise joinery, and subtle variations in hand-turned leg profiles.

How can an antique oak table be integrated into contemporary decor?

Compact occasional tables function effectively as sofa end tables, compact bedside nightstands, or hallway accent stands, providing warm timber tones that balance modern interiors.

How should antique oak furniture be maintained and preserved?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood fibres and protect the existing surface finish.

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Small Antique English Victorian Oak Occasional Side Table / Bedside / Nightstand (Circa 1900)

1900 - 1920

Sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

This a good quality antique English late Victorian occasional table, constructed from solid oak, comprising four elegant turned legs, circa 1890, in excellent condition. Ideal as a display stand, bedside or lamp table in the home.

Summary:

• Item: Occasional Table

• Circa: 1900

• Period: Victorian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid Oak

• Straight frieze

• Elegant turned legs

• Ideal as a lamp table / display stand / bedside table

• Lovely original colour & patination

• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

This a good quality antique English late Victorian occasional table, constructed from solid oak, comprising four elegant turned legs, circa 1900, in excellent condition. Ideal as a display stand, bedside or lamp table in the home. Comprising a rectangular solid oak curved corner top, supported by a straight frieze with fine moulded detail, raised on four elegant turned legs.

Condition Report:

This a good quality antique English late Victorian occasional table, constructed from solid oak, comprising four elegant turned legs, circa 1900, in excellent condition. Ideal as a display stand, bedside or lamp table in the home. The oak side table has been cleaned and wax-polished to a professional standard in our workshop, therefore, it boasts a stunning colour, whilst retaining its original patination. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges, but nothing significant, considering its age. This display table is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:

Height = 66cm / 26” / 2ft 2”

Width = 61.5cm / 24¼” / 2ft 0¼”

Depth = 41cm / 16” / 1ft 4”

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

14-Days Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.

Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

Product Code: 115591

Physical Dimensions

Height

66cm (25.98")

Width

61.5cm (24.21")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Side Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1186187

Dealers Internal Reference

115591

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

fig 1. A small rectangular Victorian oak side table with slender turned legs and a dark brown wax finish. — fig 1. Small Antique English Victorian Oak Occasional Side Table / Bedside / Nightstand (Circa 1900)

Summary:

• Item: Occasional Table

• Circa: 1900

• Period: Victorian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid Oak

• Straight frieze

• Elegant turned legs

• Ideal as a lamp table / display stand / bedside table

• Lovely original colour & patination

fig 2. A small rectangular Victorian oak side table with slender turned legs and a dark brown wax finish. — fig 2. Small Antique English Victorian Oak Occasional Side Table / Bedside / Nightstand (Circa 1900)

• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

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This a good quality antique English late Victorian occasional table, constructed from solid oak, comprising four elegant turned legs, circa 1900, in excellent condition.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

Ideal as a display stand, bedside or lamp table in the home. Comprising a rectangular solid oak curved corner top, supported by a straight frieze with fine moulded detail, raised on four elegant turned legs.

fig 3. A small rectangular Victorian oak side table with slender turned legs and a dark brown wax finish. — fig 3. Small Antique English Victorian Oak Occasional Side Table / Bedside / Nightstand (Circa 1900)

Condition Report:

This a good quality antique English late Victorian occasional table, constructed from solid oak, comprising four elegant turned legs, circa 1900, in excellent condition. Ideal as a display stand, bedside or lamp table in the home. The oak side table has been cleaned and wax-polished to a professional standard in our workshop, therefore, it boasts a stunning colour, whilst retaining its original patination. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges, but nothing significant, considering its age. This display table is solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 4. A small rectangular Victorian oak side table with slender turned legs and a dark brown wax finish. — fig 4. Small Antique English Victorian Oak Occasional Side Table / Bedside / Nightstand (Circa 1900)

Dimensions:

Height = 66cm / 26” / 2ft 2”

Width = 61.5cm / 24¼” / 2ft 0¼”

Depth = 41cm / 16” / 1ft 4”

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

fig 5. A small rectangular Victorian oak side table with slender turned legs and a dark brown wax finish. — fig 5. Small Antique English Victorian Oak Occasional Side Table / Bedside / Nightstand (Circa 1900)

14-Days Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

fig 6. A small rectangular Victorian oak side table with slender turned legs and a dark brown wax finish. — fig 6. Small Antique English Victorian Oak Occasional Side Table / Bedside / Nightstand (Circa 1900)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

fig 7. A small rectangular Victorian oak side table with slender turned legs and a dark brown wax finish. — fig 7. Small Antique English Victorian Oak Occasional Side Table / Bedside / Nightstand (Circa 1900)

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.

fig 8. A small rectangular Victorian oak side table with slender turned legs and a dark brown wax finish. — fig 8. Small Antique English Victorian Oak Occasional Side Table / Bedside / Nightstand (Circa 1900)

Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

Product Code: 115591