Small Oak Drop Leaf Table 1900 - 1920

Name: Small Oak Coffee Occasional Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA875281
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleJacobean Revival
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsDrop-leaf top, Turned baluster legs, Box stretcher, Scalloped apron
SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This small Jacobean Revival drop-leaf occasional table dates from 1910 and follows traditional pegged construction methods in solid dark brown oak. The oval top sits above a scalloped apron with sliding supports for the two folding leaves, while the frame comprises turned baluster legs joined by a rectangular box stretcher base. Visible surface characteristics include subtle grain variations across the timber planks, rounded foot blocks, and pegged joints on the stretchers. Practical dimensions measure 58 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 66 cm deep. Position this side table at the end of a sofa in a living room, study, or hallway to provide a compact surface for drinks, books, or lamps. The drop-leaf design allows the footprint to adjust according to available space, making it suitable for compact interiors and traditional English country house schemes. Everyday use accommodates casual seating areas where a portable surface is required.

FAQs

A drop leaf table is a space-saving piece of furniture with a fixed central section and hinged flaps on either side that can be raised to extend the surface area or lowered when not in use.

Traditional drop leaf tables are constructed from solid timber, such as oak, utilising mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-turned baluster legs and structural box stretchers for stability.

Authentic period oak furniture displays signs of age such as uneven hand-planed surfaces, wooden peg construction, wear along the stretcher rails from foot placement, and natural dark oxidisation in structural crevices.

A compact oak drop leaf table functions as an occasional side table beside a sofa or armchair, or with the flaps lowered against a narrow wall as an understated plant or lamp stand.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the protective patination, ensuring the table is kept away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

Small Oak Coffee Occasional Table