A good mid 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table of lovely golden colour having strong turned legs with braganza foot. Retaining all six original hinges and standing tall on all original feet. The piece is in very solid condition, on close inspection we can see that the tips of the leaves to the top have been professionally replaced many years ago using period timber, the colour matches through very well. The Table will seat six to eight people.

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

143cm (56.30")

Depth

139cm (54.72")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1191316

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

143cm (56.30")

Depth

139cm (54.72")

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1191316

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Holmes Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Gateleg tables first appeared in England during the late 16th century and became widespread throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Designed to maximize floor space in modest living quarters, the style features hinged leaves supported by swivelling legs, allowing the table to expand or fold down easily.

18th-century gateleg tables were predominantly constructed from solid English oak, chosen for its durability and dense grain structure. Internal wooden hinges, iron rule joints, and hand-turned baluster legs connected by sturdy lower stretchers were standard construction techniques of the period.

Authentic 18th-century examples display signs of hand-planed surfaces, irregular turned legs, hand-cut wooden pegs, and original mortise and tenon joinery. Age-related shrinkage along the oak grain, irregular underside wear, and natural patination around the lower stretchers also indicate genuine antiquity.

An antique gateleg table can serve as a flexible dining surface, a side console when folded, or a centrepiece in an entryway. Pair the dark oak tones with neutral linen upholstery, modern ceramics, or minimalist metal accents to create visual contrast.

Keep the wood hydrated and protected by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing along the grain. Avoid placing the item directly adjacent to central heating radiators or direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, splitting, or colour fading.

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