A Superb large 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table of fabulous colour, having the most wonderful golden top and beautifully turned legs.

In remarkably good solid condition throughout retaining all original parts including the lovely turned feet at the base. The original hinges are still in place with a couple of extra added at some stage to strengthen. The Table seats eight comfortably and is the perfect height to dine at.

A Superb large 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table of fabulous colour, having the most wonderful golden top and beautifully turned legs.

In remarkably good solid condition throughout retaining all original parts including the lovely turned feet at the base. The original hinges are still in place with a couple of extra added at some stage to strengthen. The Table seats eight comfortably and is the perfect height to dine at.

Height 76cm, 175cm x 153cm when open.

57cm across the bed when the leaves are down.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

175cm (68.90")

Depth

153cm (60.24")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1196862

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

A Superb large 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table of fabulous colour, having the most wonderful golden top and beautifully turned legs.

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In remarkably good solid condition throughout retaining all original parts including the lovely turned feet at the base.

Holmes Antiques

The original hinges are still in place with a couple of extra added at some stage to strengthen. The Table seats eight comfortably and is the perfect height to dine at.

fig 1. A large 17th-century solid oak gateleg dining table featuring drop leaves, turned legs, and perimeter stretchers. — fig 1. Large 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table

A Superb large 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table of fabulous colour, having the most wonderful golden top and beautifully turned legs.

In remarkably good solid condition throughout retaining all original parts including the lovely turned feet at the base. The original hinges are still in place with a couple of extra added at some stage to strengthen. The Table seats eight comfortably and is the perfect height to dine at.

Height 76cm, 175cm x 153cm when open.

57cm across the bed when the leaves are down.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

175cm (68.90")

Depth

153cm (60.24")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1196862

About the Dealer

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 emerged in England during the early to mid-17th century as a functional response to limited living space. These versatile tables allowed space-saving storage against a wall when folded, expanding easily to accommodate dining and social gatherings.

Period gateleg tables were typically constructed from English oak using traditional joinery methods, including hand-cut mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden dowels or pegs. The legs were turned on pole lathes, featuring baluster or bobbin profiles connected by heavy lower stretchers.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-planed surfaces, irregular turned legs, original wooden peg construction, and dark patination in recesses. Wear patterns typically appear on the foot stretchers and leaf support rails consistent with centuries of natural use.

A large oak gateleg table functions well as a primary dining table in a contemporary kitchen or dining area. Positioned with leaves dropped, it serves as a substantial console or side table, offering flexibility for entertaining.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood shrinkage or warping.

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