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Description

An English antique oak gateleg table from around 1700. This piece is characterised by its oval drop-leaf design, which allows the table to be expanded or collapsed as needed. The table features two hinged leaves that can be lifted and supported by swinging gate legs, creating a larger dining surface when fully extended.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

159cm (62.60")

Depth

184cm (72.44")

Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1088342

Dealers Internal Reference

45072

Description

An English antique oak gateleg table from around 1700.

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This piece is characterised by its oval drop-leaf design, which allows the table to be expanded or collapsed as needed.

The Old Cinema

The table features two hinged leaves that can be lifted and supported by swinging gate legs, creating a larger dining surface when fully extended.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

159cm (62.60")

Depth

184cm (72.44")

Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Oak Gateleg Table to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1088342

Dealers Internal Ref

45072

About the Dealer

The Old Cinema

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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Tables
Period18th century
StyleJacobean
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Drop leaves, Hinged gate supports, Pegged joinery
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 159 cm (63 in) x D 184 cm (72 in)

FAQs

Gateleg tables gained widespread popularity in England during the mid-to-late seventeenth century, providing a versatile space-saving design that could be easily expanded or folded down depending on room requirements.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak, featuring pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-turned legs, and hinged drop leaves supported by swing-out gate legs.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-planed surfaces, irregular timber thickness, traditional joinery methods such as wooden pegs, and natural patination and wear consistent with centuries of use.

The piece functions effectively as a dining table or console, contrasting clean modern minimalist surroundings with its rich historical texture and warm organic wood tones.

Maintenance involves keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent splitting, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish and protect the aged surface.