Sold: 18th Century Oak Bobbin Legged Occasional Table

Name: 18th Century Oak Bobbin Legged Occasional Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1228690
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectOccasional Tables
Period18th century
Style18th Century Country
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBobbin turned legs, Box stretcher, Carved notched table top edge
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A bobbin-turned oak table features structural legs lathe-cut into repeating series of rounded, spool-like shapes resembling thread bobbins. This style originated in the 17th century across Northern Europe and Britain, remaining popular into the 18th century for sturdily built country furniture.

Tables from this period were crafted using solid native timber and traditional joinery methods, including hand-cut mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden pegs. Lower box stretchers were systematically added near the base to strengthen the leg framework and keep feet off cold stone floors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-hewn tool marks, slight asymmetries in lathe work, and natural wood shrinkage that creates non-uniform dimensions over time. Original peg joinery, historic surface patina, and oxidation around iron fittings or joints are further indicators of age.

An antique oak occasional table can serve as an accent piece beside contemporary upholstered seating, within an entryway, or alongside neutral wall palettes. The rich wood grain provides visual texture and historical depth when contrasted with modern lighting or minimal ceramics.

Care involves applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the original finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and maintain stable indoor humidity to prevent wood shrinkage, warping, or splitting.

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18th Century Oak Bobbin Legged Occasional Table

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