Antique 17th century oak gateleg table having a solid oak top with two drop leave, original iron hinges above unusual barley twist supports and gatelegs united by square moulded edged stretchers

A fabulous original example boasting a magnificent age related patination.

Dimensions:

Height 71.5 cm (28.14 in)

Width 113.5 cm (44.68 in)

Depth 49.5 cm (19.48 in)

Open Diameter 139 cm (54.72 in)

Dated 1680

Physical Dimensions

Height

71.5cm (28.15")

Width

113.5cm (44.69")

Depth

49.5cm (19.49")

Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1236333

Dealers Internal Reference

2106

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Description

Antique 17th century oak gateleg table having a solid oak top with two drop leave, original iron hinges above unusual barley twist supports and gatelegs united by square moulded edged stretchers

A fabulous original example boasting a magnificent age related patination.

Dimensions:

Height 71.5 cm (28.14 in)

Width 113.5 cm (44.68 in)

Depth 49.5 cm (19.48 in)

Open Diameter 139 cm (54.72 in)

Dated 1680

Physical Dimensions

Height

71.5cm (28.15")

Width

113.5cm (44.69")

Depth

49.5cm (19.49")

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1236333

Dealers Internal Ref

2106

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First introduced in sixteenth-century England, gateleg tables feature one or two hinged leaves supported by pivoting legs that swing out like gates. This space-saving design allowed large dining surfaces to collapse into compact side tables, becoming widely popular throughout the Jacobean era.

Seventeenth-century gateleg tables were predominantly crafted from solid native timbers, most notably English oak. Construction relied on traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, hand-forged iron hinges, and hand-turned spiral or baluster legs.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-tooling, including hand-sawn marks and irregular wooden joinery pegs. Look for uneven wear patterns on lower stretchers where feet rested, historic iron butterfly or strap hinges, and a natural aged oxidation pattern in the oak.

A gateleg table offers versatility in contemporary spaces, serving as a slim console against a wall when folded or as a central dining table when extended. Combining dark period oak with sleek contemporary seating creates an engaging design contrast.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement or splitting. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically with a soft cloth to protect the surface and preserve the original patina.

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