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Antique English Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dining Table C1920
MebleinUK
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Antique English Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dining Table C1920

1900 - 1920
For Sale by MebleinUK
Description

A beautiful antique English oak gateleg dining table, dating from approximately the 1920s–1930s and displaying the distinctive characteristics of the Jacobean Revival period.

Crafted in oak, the table has developed a wonderful warm colour and natural patina.

The substantial top displays particularly attractive grain and figuring, giving the piece plenty of character.

Width fully open: 134 cm

Presented in very good antique condition, with a strong and stable construction. As expected from a genuine antique piece of this age, there are some minor marks, variations in colour and signs of previous use, all contributing to its authentic character and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
107cm (42.13")
Declaration

MebleinUK has dated this Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230399
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B211
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Description
A beautiful antique English oak gateleg dining table, dating from approximately the 1920s–1930s and displaying the distinctive characteristics of the Jacobean Revival period.

Crafted in oak, the table has developed a wonderful warm colour and natural patina.

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The substantial top displays particularly attractive grain and figuring, giving the piece plenty of character.
MebleinUK
fig 1. An antique oak gateleg dining table featuring a rounded drop-leaf top supported by turned barley twist legs and lower stretchers.
fig 1. Antique English Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dining Table C1920

Width fully open: 134 cm

Presented in very good antique condition, with a strong and stable construction. As expected from a genuine antique piece of this age, there are some minor marks, variations in colour and signs of previous use, all contributing to its authentic character and patina.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
107cm (42.13")
Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated this Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230399
Dealers Internal Ref
B211
MebleinUK
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An antique oak gateleg dining table featuring a rounded drop-leaf top supported by turned barley twist legs and lower stretchers.
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Gateleg Dining Table c1920
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FAQs

A gateleg table features hinged leaves supported by pivoting legs that swing out like gates when raised. The barley twist leg style, characterised by spiral carved wood, gained popularity in England during the seventeenth century and saw a major resurgence in the 1920s.

English gateleg tables were predominantly constructed from solid oak, valued for its dense grain structure and durability. The legs and stretchers were turned on a lathe, with the gate legs connected by traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic 1920s examples typically showcase medium honey to dark oak tones with visible grain flakes. Look for hand-turned spiral legs, original wooden hinge mechanisms, and natural wear patterns around the feet and lower stretchers.

A gateleg table functions as a flexible dining solution in small spaces, capable of sitting flush against a wall with one leaf lowered. Pair it with simple linen dining chairs or contemporary ceramics to balance the detailed spiral woodwork.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain to protect the finish and preserve the wood.
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