Antique Oak Book Table 1920 - 1940 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Antique Oak Book Table Att to Heals
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1229922
Price: 285 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArts & Crafts
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOctagonal top, Open shelving, Quarter-sawn oak grain

This Arts and Crafts side table dates from the 1930 period, designed in the style associated with a gentleman's library. Constructed from solid oak, the piece possesses a warm brown finish and a light oak colour, highlighting the natural quarter-sawn oak grain across the surfaces. The table is formed with an octagonal top above open lower shelving arranged for books, finished with stepped edge moulding around the perimeter and clean vertical panels enclosing the storage sections. Subtle surface wear and grain variation indicate authentic age and original condition. Positioned easily at the end of a sofa, this functional small furniture item provides convenient open storage within a living space or study while occupying a compact footprint. Standing at a practical height of 55 cm, the table serves as a sturdy surface for lamps or reading materials alongside seating arrangements. The straightforward geometric form and useful configuration allow it to integrate smoothly into traditional or modern interior schemes.

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An Arts and Crafts oak book table is a compact functional side table introduced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Designed to hold literature alongside an armchair, it incorporates open lower shelving beneath a flat tabletop.

These tables were typically crafted from solid native timbers, most notably quarter-sawn oak, which exhibited decorative ray fleck grain patterns. Construction favoured traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon joints without reliance on synthetic adhesives.

Authentic pieces display visible grain variations, honest joinery techniques, and functional geometry. Manufacturers like Heal & Son often affixed small ivory, bone, or stamped metal makers badges, though unlabelled pieces retain distinct proportions and solid wood back panels.

An antique book table functions efficiently as an end table beside a sofa or accent chair. The open shelves allow structured display of hardback books, art catalogues, or decorative ceramics while providing a practical surface for lighting.

Solid oak furniture should be dusted regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and polished periodically with natural beeswax along the wood grain. To protect the timber patina, place the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.

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