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Rare Late 17th Century Oak Box Table
Spitalfields House
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£3,600
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Rare Late 17th Century Oak Box Table

17th century
Description

Rare late 17th century oak box table of diminutive proportions. The Deep box- top and diminutive proportions make it an unusual / desirable table.

Patina fabulous. Surface untouched. Strong medullary rays.

The bent wood frieze is echoed in the curved front stretchers

Original condition throughout. No restoration.

Double baluster “cupids bow” stretchers at the rear. Pegged construction throughout. Single gate leg. Original bat wing hinges secured with original hand cut rose head nails. Original feet. Rule joint to the top. Never had a lock.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this 17th Century Oak Box Table to the 17th Century.

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SA1210669
Description
Rare late 17th century oak box table of diminutive proportions. The Deep box- top and diminutive proportions make it an unusual / desirable table.

Patina fabulous. Surface untouched. Strong medullary rays.

fig 1. A late 17th-century dark oak box table featuring a demilune top, turned legs, and curved lower stretchers.
fig 1. Rare Late 17th Century Oak Box Table

The bent wood frieze is echoed in the curved front stretchers

Original condition throughout. No restoration.

Double baluster “cupids bow” stretchers at the rear. Pegged construction throughout. Single gate leg. Original bat wing hinges secured with original hand cut rose head nails. Original feet. Rule joint to the top. Never had a lock.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this 17th Century Oak Box Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210669
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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A late 17th-century dark oak box table featuring a demilune top, turned legs, and curved lower stretchers.
Rare late 17th century oak box table
Ref: SA1210669
A late 17th-century dark oak box table featuring a demilune top, turned legs, and curved lower stretchers.
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A box table from the late 17th century is a joined oak piece featuring a deep apron or lower compartment beneath the top, often used for secure storage alongside its function as a side or occasional table.

Tables from this period were predominantly constructed from solid native oak, using traditional mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden dowels, often accompanied by hand-turned spindle legs and stretchers.

Authentic pieces display hand-hewn tool marks, uneven wear on foot stretchers, natural timber shrinkage over time, dark historical patina, and original peg construction rather than modern screws or nails.

Position the table against a neutral wall as an entryway console or side table, pairing its dark timber tones with modern ceramics, minimalist lamps, or simple botanical arrangements to create visual balance.

Maintain historic oak by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a thin coat of high-quality beeswax once or twice a year, keeping it away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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