18th Century Oak Gateleg Table

Name: 18th Century Oak Gateleg Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA547818
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period18th century
Style18th Century Country
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBobbin turned legs, Drop leaf top, Gateleg support mechanism, Box stretchers
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This eighteenth-century oak gateleg table presents an authentic English country house style with a dark brown timber finish and visible wood grain. The drop-leaf top forms an oval surface when fully extended, supported by a classic gateleg mechanism. Intricate bobbin-turned legs and uprights connect via solid box stretchers near the base, creating a sturdy structural framework. Measuring 72 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 47 cm deep when folded, the compact proportions suit restricted spaces. Practical everyday application makes the table suitable for casual dining or as a side console within a living room, hallway, or small kitchen. The traditional construction accommodates flexible room layouts through the folding leaves, allowing easy expansion when guests arrive. Historic character shows through the aged timber tones and classic turned components, blending historic utility with enduring domestic charm.

FAQs

Originating in the sixteenth century and widely produced throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, a gateleg table features folding leaves supported by pivoted legs that swing out like gates to hold the surface extended.

These tables were typically crafted from solid native English oak, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden pegs rather than metal screws or modern adhesives.

Authentic pieces display hand-planed timber surfaces, hand-turned leg profiles, peg construction, historic wear around the stretchers, and subtle wood shrinkage across the grain of the tabletop planks.

Position the table against a wall with one leaf lowered to serve as a console, or place it in the centre of a room paired with contemporary dining chairs to create a functional contrast between historic woodwork and clean lines.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the patinated finish.

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