Regency Oak Etagere Table 19th Century

Name: Regency Oak Étagère / Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA398154
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned spindles, Reeded legs, Two-tier structure
SizeH 87.6302 cm (35 in) x W 77.4702 cm (31 in) x D 43.8151 cm (17 in)

This Regency oak étagère side table demonstrates the refined joinery and timber selection characteristic of English cabinet-making around 1800. The piece displays a warm brown finish that highlights the distinctive grain patterns of the figured rectangular top and lower shelf. The two-tier structure incorporates a plain frieze beneath the upper surface, supported by four intricately turned wooden spindles. Below the central tier, the design shifts to slender, vertically reeded lower legs that taper toward small rounded feet, creating a balanced elevation. Measuring 88 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 44 cm deep, the table provides ample surface space without overwhelming a room. In a modern interior, this versatile piece functions exceptionally well placed at the end of a sofa in a living room, or as a lamp table beside a reading chair in a study, offering double-level display and storage capacity in a traditional English aesthetic.

FAQs

A Regency etagere table is a multi-tiered piece of occasional furniture popularised in Britain during the early 19th century. It features open shelving supported by turned or carved columns, originally designed to display decorative objects or hold reading material.

Cabinetmakers during the Regency era primarily utilised solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and rosewood. Construction methods incorporated traditional hand-cut joinery, turned wood supports, and natural wax or oil finishes.

Authentic Regency pieces display hallmarks of early 19th-century craftsmanship, including hand-turned legs, reeded details, and period joinery. Check for uneven saw marks on undersides, authentic timber oxidisation, and original surface patination.

A two-tiered oak etagere serves as an accent table beside upholstery, in a hallway, or as a bedside stand. Styling the shelves with contemporary ceramics, books, or task lighting creates a contrast between historic woodwork and modern decor.

Dust timber surfaces frequently using a clean, soft cloth to prevent particulate build-up. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year following the natural grain to protect the timber finish and maintain lustre.

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Regency Oak Étagère / Table

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