Georgian Oak Dining Table 18th Century

Name: Antique Georgian Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1238102
Price: 225 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An antique Georgian dark oak drop-leaf dining table featuring an oval tabletop supported by gatelegs and pad feet.

Antique Georgian Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table

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ObjectDining Tables
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDrop-leaf mechanism, Pad feet, Gateleg support, Oval top

An antique Georgian oak drop-leaf dining table provides a practical surface for meals and gatherings. The piece exhibits a richly grained top with two rounded drop leaves, turned vertical supports, and pad feet. Constructed from solid oak, the timber displays a warm brown colour with visible grain patterns and natural wear. The design incorporates a drop-leaf mechanism and gateleg supports that allow the leaves to fold down for compact storage or raise when extra surface space is required. Measuring Height 72 cm, Width 117 cm, Length Open 155 cm, and Length Closed 49 cm, this versatile table adapts well to everyday requirements in a traditional dining room, kitchen, or occasional setting. The sturdy framework and classic English country house style integrate smoothly into various interior schemes, offering a functional furniture option for dining, food preparation, or general family use without taking up permanent space.

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Developed in 18th-century Britain, drop-leaf tables were designed to provide functional dining space that could be compact when not in use, catering to changing social dining customs.

These tables were typically crafted from solid English oak or mahogany, using mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved rule joints along the hinges, and swing-leg gate supports.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-planed timber, period iron drop-leaf hinges, subtle shrinkage across the wood grain, and original turned or tapered legs with pad feet.

Position the table in a dining room or kitchen space paired with modern or contrasting mid-century seating to create a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth, apply a beeswax polish biannually to preserve the surface finish, and keep the table away from direct heat sources.

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Antique Georgian Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table

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