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18th Century Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop‑leaf Dining Table - Original Hinges Warm Patina

Name: 18th Century Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop‑leaf Dining Table - Original Hinges Warm Patina
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1223475
Price: 675 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Whites Antiques

Description

18th century Georgian oak gateleg drop‑leaf dining table with warm patina, original iron hinges, turned legs and historic character. A versatile, space‑saving antique ideal for both period and modern interiors.

Why We Love This … A true Georgian workhorse - honest, practical, beautifully proportioned, and full of lived history. The mellow oak top has the kind of patina that only centuries can create, while the gateleg form offers remarkable versatility. Whether used as a dining table, occasional table, or a sculptural piece in a country kitchen, it brings warmth, authenticity, and quiet elegance to any interior.

At a Glance – Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Georgian 18th century

• Origin: England

• Style: 18th century Georgian furniture

• Materials: Solid oak with original iron hinges

• Dimensions:

• Fully extended: H: 74.5cm (29.3") | W: 144cm (56.7") | D: 105.5cm (41.5")

• One leaf is down W: 95cm (37.4")

• Both leaves down W: 48cm (18.9")

• Condition:

• Good antique condition

• Strong and structurally sound

• Retaining its original iron hinges

• Signs of age-related wear

• Wonderful Patina

• Historical repairs to the oak top, as shown

• Period bun feet added historically to increase the table height

• Improved leg room when used as a dining table

• Notable Details:

• Beautifully aged planked oak top with warm, mellow colour

• Traditional stile gates supporting each leaf

• Turned legs with box stretcher base

• Space‑saving drop‑leaf design ideal for flexible living

• Decorative Appeal:

• A quintessential Georgian table with rustic charm, rich colour, and timeless country‑house character

• Versatility:

• Perfect as a dining table, kitchen table, console, or occasional table; folds neatly for smaller spaces

• Collectibility:

• 18th‑century oak gateleg tables remain highly sought after for their practicality, authenticity, and enduring appeal

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

144cm (56.69")

Depth

106cm (41.73")

Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Gateleg Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1223475

Dealers Internal Reference

AG059

Dealers Notes

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Description

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Why We Love This … A true Georgian workhorse - honest, practical, beautifully proportioned, and full of lived history.

Whites Antiques

The mellow oak top has the kind of patina that only centuries can create, while the gateleg form offers remarkable versatility. Whether used as a dining table, occasional table, or a sculptural piece in a country kitchen, it brings warmth, authenticity, and quiet elegance to any interior.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century oak gateleg drop-leaf table featuring turned legs, lower stretchers, and hinged folding sides. — fig 1. 18th Century Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop‑leaf Dining Table - Original Hinges Warm Patina

At a Glance – Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Georgian 18th century

• Origin: England

• Style: 18th century Georgian furniture

• Materials: Solid oak with original iron hinges

• Dimensions:

• Fully extended: H: 74.5cm (29.3") | W: 144cm (56.7") | D: 105.5cm (41.5")

fig 2. An eighteenth-century oak gateleg drop-leaf table featuring turned legs, lower stretchers, and hinged folding sides. — fig 2. 18th Century Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop‑leaf Dining Table - Original Hinges Warm Patina

• One leaf is down W: 95cm (37.4")

• Both leaves down W: 48cm (18.9")

• Condition:

• Good antique condition

• Strong and structurally sound

• Retaining its original iron hinges

• Signs of age-related wear

• Wonderful Patina

fig 3. An eighteenth-century oak gateleg drop-leaf table featuring turned legs, lower stretchers, and hinged folding sides. — fig 3. 18th Century Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop‑leaf Dining Table - Original Hinges Warm Patina

• Historical repairs to the oak top, as shown

• Period bun feet added historically to increase the table height

• Improved leg room when used as a dining table

• Notable Details:

• Beautifully aged planked oak top with warm, mellow colour

fig 4. An eighteenth-century oak gateleg drop-leaf table featuring turned legs, lower stretchers, and hinged folding sides. — fig 4. 18th Century Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop‑leaf Dining Table - Original Hinges Warm Patina

• Traditional stile gates supporting each leaf

• Turned legs with box stretcher base

• Space‑saving drop‑leaf design ideal for flexible living

• Decorative Appeal:

• A quintessential Georgian table with rustic charm, rich colour, and timeless country‑house character

fig 5. An eighteenth-century oak gateleg drop-leaf table featuring turned legs, lower stretchers, and hinged folding sides. — fig 5. 18th Century Georgian Oak Gateleg Drop‑leaf Dining Table - Original Hinges Warm Patina

• Versatility:

• Perfect as a dining table, kitchen table, console, or occasional table; folds neatly for smaller spaces

• Collectibility:

• 18th‑century oak gateleg tables remain highly sought after for their practicality, authenticity, and enduring appeal

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

144cm (56.69")

Depth

106cm (41.73")

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Gateleg Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1223475

Dealers Internal Ref

AG059

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Gateleg tables originated in the seventeenth century and remained popular throughout the Georgian era as space-saving dining solutions. Their design incorporates hinged legs that pivot outward to support folding top leaves.

These tables were constructed from solid native timber, such as English oak, using mortise and tenon joinery. The leaves attached via hand-forged iron hinges, supported by turned wooden legs connected with perimeter stretchers.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-planed timber, irregular underside construction, hand-forged iron hardware, and natural surface wear along the stretchers.

A gateleg table functions as a versatile dining table or console table in modern spaces. Folding one or both leaves allows the piece to rest against a wall or behind a sofa when not fully opened.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and maintain stable ambient humidity to prevent timber movement.

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