Oak Gateleg Side Table 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Vintage Honey Oak Gateleg Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1231334
Price: 145 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleJacobean Revival
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Drop-leaf flaps, Box stretchers, Gateleg mechanism
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This early 20th-century Jacobean Revival side table follows the traditional English country house style. The piece is constructed from oak with a warm brown honey-coloured finish, displaying a natural wood grain and a minor surface mark to one leaf consistent with its age. It stands on gun barrel turned column legs supported by box stretchers and incorporates a drop-leaf gateleg mechanism with an oval top. The frame is supported by sturdy feet with turned baluster detailing at the base. Measuring 73 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, the table provides a practical surface for everyday settings. In a modern interior, this versatile small table functions well in a living room at the end of a sofa, or as an occasional surface in a hallway or study. The drop leaves allow the top to fold down neatly when space is required, while the compact proportions suit smaller rooms or awkward corners. The sturdy oak construction makes it suitable for holding lamps, books, or decorative items, blending easily with traditional or eclectic room schemes.

FAQs

A gateleg table is a type of drop-leaf table where the folding flaps are supported by pivoted legs, known as gates, which swing outward from the main frame structure.

Historically, these tables were constructed using solid native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, and mahogany, joined with mortise and tenon timber joints.

Authentic examples feature hand-turned legs, iron or wooden hinges, peg joinery, and natural surface wear consistent with age and regular use.

Place the table beside a sofa or in an entry space with one or both flaps down to conserve floor space, opening it when additional surface area is required.

Keep the wood clear of direct heat sources, wipe clean with a soft dry cloth, and apply beeswax periodically to nourish the timber finish.

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Vintage Honey Oak Gateleg Side Table