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17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table, C1680

Name: 17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table, C1680
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1197392
Price: 2800 GBP
Availability: InStock

17th century

For Sale by Anthony Short Antiques

Description

Charming 17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table with Bobbin Turned Legs

A wonderfully characterful Charles II period oak gateleg table, dating to around 1680. Of excellent colour and patina, this provincial piece combines practicality with authentic 17th-century charm.

Crafted in solid oak, the table features an oval top with incised line decoration to the border. The two drop leaves are supported on swing-out gate legs, and the whole piece is raised on classic bobbin turned legs, terminating in original “hourglass” type feet.

This is a particularly useful and versatile table: it will comfortably seat 6–8 people when fully open, yet has a neat, compact footprint with the leaves down. The single gate leg is cleverly positioned so as not to impede seating, making it genuinely practical for everyday use.

With its warm, aged surface, attractive oak figuring and honest wear, this table has all the charm expected of a 17th-century country house piece. Solid in construction, with good joints throughout, it is offered waxed, polished and ready to place in the home.

Ideal for a country kitchen, dining room or any characterful interior, this is a superb example of an early oak gateleg table that is both decorative and highly functional for modern living.

Height 76cm (29.9in)

Width 150cm (59.1in)

Depth 116cm (45.7in)

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

150cm (59.06")

Depth

116cm (45.67")

Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Gateleg Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1197392

Dealers Internal Reference

1447

Description

Charming 17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table with Bobbin Turned Legs

A wonderfully characterful Charles II period oak gateleg table, dating to around 1680.

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Of excellent colour and patina, this provincial piece combines practicality with authentic 17th-century charm.

Anthony Short Antiques

fig 1. A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. — fig 1. 17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table, C1680

Crafted in solid oak, the table features an oval top with incised line decoration to the border. The two drop leaves are supported on swing-out gate legs, and the whole piece is raised on classic bobbin turned legs, terminating in original “hourglass” type feet.

fig 2. A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. — fig 2. 17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table, C1680

This is a particularly useful and versatile table: it will comfortably seat 6–8 people when fully open, yet has a neat, compact footprint with the leaves down. The single gate leg is cleverly positioned so as not to impede seating, making it genuinely practical for everyday use.

fig 3. A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. — fig 3. 17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table, C1680

With its warm, aged surface, attractive oak figuring and honest wear, this table has all the charm expected of a 17th-century country house piece. Solid in construction, with good joints throughout, it is offered waxed, polished and ready to place in the home.

fig 4. A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. — fig 4. 17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table, C1680

Ideal for a country kitchen, dining room or any characterful interior, this is a superb example of an early oak gateleg table that is both decorative and highly functional for modern living.

Height 76cm (29.9in)

Width 150cm (59.1in)

Depth 116cm (45.7in)

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

150cm (59.06")

Depth

116cm (45.67")

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Gateleg Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1197392

Dealers Internal Ref

1447

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A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. View II

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A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. View V

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A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. View VI

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A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. View VII

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A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. View VIII

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A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. View IX

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A 17th-century Charles II dark oak gateleg table featuring an oval drop-leaf top supported by bobbin-turned legs and stretchers. View X

Originating in the late 17th century during the English Restoration, Charles II gateleg tables are characterised by their space-saving design featuring hinged leaves supported by pivoting legs. They frequently feature bobbin or spiral turning on the legs and stretchers, constructed primarily from native English oak.

Furniture from this period was constructed using solid timber, predominantly English oak, joined with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs (trunnels). Tops often consist of wide planks showcasing visible hand-planing marks and natural grain variations.

Authentic pieces display irregular hand-carved turning, asymmetrical wear on the stretchers from foot placement, and original iron Rule-joint hinges or wooden pintle hinges. The dark colouration and wax patina develop naturally over centuries of oxidation and handling.

A gateleg table serves as a versatile accent piece in contemporary spaces, functioning as a compact console table when folded or a full dining table when extended. Pairing dark oak with neutral upholstery, modern artwork, or contemporary ceramics creates a balanced contrast between historical depth and modern aesthetics.

Clean historical oak by dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain humidity balance, avoiding chemical sprays, excess moisture, and direct heat sources that can dry out the timber.

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17th Century Charles II Oak Gateleg Table, C1680

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