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Small Antique Oak Bobbin Turned Table
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Small Antique Oak Bobbin Turned Table

1900 - 1920
Description

A nice example of a small oak table or stool dating from the late 19th / early 20th Century. It has bobbin turned legs joined by a central stretcher and the round top is decorated with nicely carved leaves and flowers.

It is in good original condition and displays well. There are signs of age and use, some minor knocks and small marks but no major damages and the table is strong and sturdy. It has been lightly polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

Top Diameter : 12 1/4” (31cm)

Height : 19” (48cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £30

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
31cm (12.20")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Bobbin Table to the 1900s.

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SA1210178
Description
A nice example of a small oak table or stool dating from the late 19th / early 20th Century.
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It has bobbin turned legs joined by a central stretcher and the round top is decorated with nicely carved leaves and flowers.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A small dark oak tripod table featuring bobbin-turned legs, a central turned stretcher, and a circular top hand-carved with floral patterns.
fig 1. Small Antique Oak Bobbin Turned Table

It is in good original condition and displays well. There are signs of age and use, some minor knocks and small marks but no major damages and the table is strong and sturdy. It has been lightly polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. A small dark oak tripod table featuring bobbin-turned legs, a central turned stretcher, and a circular top hand-carved with floral patterns.
fig 2. Small Antique Oak Bobbin Turned Table

Approximate Measurements :

Top Diameter : 12 1/4” (31cm)

Height : 19” (48cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £30

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Bobbin Table to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210178
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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A small dark oak tripod table featuring bobbin-turned legs, a central turned stretcher, and a circular top hand-carved with floral patterns.
Small Antique Oak Bobbin Turned Table
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A small dark oak tripod table featuring bobbin-turned legs, a central turned stretcher, and a circular top hand-carved with floral patterns.
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Bobbin turning, also known as spool turning, originated in the seventeenth century and experienced major revivals during the Victorian and Arts and Crafts eras. The technique involves using a wood lathe to shape timber into a series of repeating rounded bulbs or spools, creating a distinct decorative rhythm.

These pieces were traditionally crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or beech. The legs and stretchers were shaped on a foot-treadle or powered wood lathe, while decorative tops were often hand-carved or panelled using traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic period pieces typically feature slight variations in the turned bobbins due to hand-lathe work rather than uniform modern machine production. Look for signs of age such as natural wood shrinkage, original joinery pegs, tool marks on the underside, and an aged patina in low-wear areas.

A small bobbin-turned table functions as an architectural accent alongside modern upholstered seating or as a plant stand in a hallway. The textured turned legs and carved surfaces add warmth, tactile contrast, and historical depth to minimal or transitional spaces.

Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, following the grain of the wood and taking care around carved relief work. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to feed the timber and preserve the original surface patina, avoiding silicone-based sprays.
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