Chip Carved Side Tables 1920 - 1940 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Pair of Chip Carved Side Tables
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1230261
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Chip carving is a traditional technique where geometric patterns and star rosettes are created by removing small chips of timber from a flat surface. This style gained prominent usage during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries within the Folk Art and Arts and Crafts movements.

These tables were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or beech, which allowed for precise geometric carving. Many pieces were finished with dark stains, ebonised treatments, or natural wax polishes to emphasize the relief detailing.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks, slight variations in the geometric patterns, and genuine surface wear to the original finish. Look for period joinery techniques such as pegged joints, mortise and tenon construction, and authentic oxidation within recessed carved areas.

These textured accent pieces function effectively alongside modern upholstered seating, as plant stands in lit corners, or as compact bedside tables. Their dark timber tones and geometric carved surfaces add tactile contrast to minimal contemporary spaces.

Dust regularly using a soft-bristled brush to clear accumulation from the recessed carved grooves. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax paste along the grain periodically, avoiding excess build-up inside the carvings, and position the timber away from direct heat sources.

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Pair of Chip Carved Side Tables