Extending Oak Dining Table 19th Century

Name: Antique Oak Double Extending Dining Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1234990
Price: 4800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Newbridge
Wisborough Green
Billingshurst
West Sussex
RH14 0JG
United Kingdom

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A long antique oak extending dining table featuring two end extension leaves, side frieze drawers, and tapered square legs.

Antique Oak Double Extending Dining Table

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ObjectDining Tables
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTapered legs, Extension leaves, Frieze drawers, Plank top
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 167 cm (66 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

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Extending dining tables emerged in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries to accommodate varying numbers of guests in grand halls and dining spaces. By the 19th century, cabinetmakers perfected mechanical draw-leaf and end-extension designs using native hardwoods like oak, creating adaptable furniture for both daily family meals and formal gatherings.

Traditional extending tables are constructed from solid oak using hand-cut mortise-and-tenon joinery and wooden dowels. The tops feature framed breadboard ends or plank panels designed to allow timber movement, accompanied by wooden runner mechanisms for the extension leaves and tapered or turned timber legs.

Authentic pieces display signs of historical craftsmanship, such as hand-planed underside surfaces, irregular peg joints, and natural timber shrinkage across the grain. Look for original iron or wooden runners, hand-carved drawer dovetails, and uneven patination where timber has been exposed to light and use over decades.

Pair the warm timber tones with contemporary upholstered dining chairs or modern mid-century seating to create visual contrast. Balance the substantial weight of the oak by pairing it with minimalist lighting fixtures, neutral linen table runners, and simple ceramic tableware.