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A 17th Century Flemish Carved Oak Side Table with Barley Twist , Grotesque Masks and Up Finial, 97cm
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A 17th Century Flemish Carved Oak Side Table with Barley Twist , Grotesque Masks and Up Finial, 97cm

17th century
Sold 28 August 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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A 17th century Flemish carved oak side table with barley twist , grotesque masks and up finial, 97cm wide.

A handsome 17th century continental, probably Flemish, carved oak side table measuring 97cm riding on spiral twist, stretcher joined legs with a central up finial to the stretcher. Complemented with exquisite carving to the frieze, single drawer and 3 grotesque masks.

Dimensions

Width 97cm

Height 73cm

Depth 50cm

A well constructed, peg joint antique table of versatile and decorative appeal, whilst a well preserved 17th century furniture item, carved to 3 sides.

Structurally excellent with no wobbles or loose joints, please note a front right corner edge loss, see photos.

A fine antique table of impressive carved design, colour and presence.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can provide the whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £75, please enquire for Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Carved Oak Table to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1146523
Description
A 17th century Flemish carved oak side table with barley twist , grotesque masks and up finial, 97cm wide.
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A handsome 17th century continental, probably Flemish, carved oak side table measuring 97cm riding on spiral twist, stretcher joined legs with a central up finial to the stretcher.
Gilt and Gesso

Complemented with exquisite carving to the frieze, single drawer and 3 grotesque masks.

fig 1. An antique dark oak side table featuring intricate relief carvings, grotesque masks, barley twist legs, and an urn finial on the stretcher.
fig 1. A 17th Century Flemish Carved Oak Side Table with Barley Twist , Grotesque Masks and Up Finial, 97cm

Dimensions

Width 97cm

Height 73cm

Depth 50cm

A well constructed, peg joint antique table of versatile and decorative appeal, whilst a well preserved 17th century furniture item, carved to 3 sides.

Structurally excellent with no wobbles or loose joints, please note a front right corner edge loss, see photos.

fig 2. An antique dark oak side table featuring intricate relief carvings, grotesque masks, barley twist legs, and an urn finial on the stretcher.
fig 2. A 17th Century Flemish Carved Oak Side Table with Barley Twist , Grotesque Masks and Up Finial, 97cm

A fine antique table of impressive carved design, colour and presence.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can provide the whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £75, please enquire for Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Carved Oak Table to the 17th Century.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146523
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I An antique dark oak side table featuring intricate relief carvings, grotesque masks, barley twist legs, and an urn finial on the stretcher. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 17th Century Flemish Carved Oak Side Table with Barley Twist , Grotesque Masks and Up Finial, 97cm

Archive II An antique dark oak side table featuring intricate relief carvings, grotesque masks, barley twist legs, and an urn finial on the stretcher. View II
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An antique dark oak side table featuring intricate relief carvings, grotesque masks, barley twist legs, and an urn finial on the stretcher.
A 17th century Flemish carved oak side table with barley twist , grotesque masks and up finial, 97cm
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period17th century
  • StyleFlemish Baroque
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Grotesque mask carvings, Urn finial, Foliate relief frieze
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Seventeenth-century Flemish furniture is characterised by heavy ornamentation, dramatic relief carving, and the widespread adoption of the barley twist turning technique, heavily influenced by Baroque aesthetics and regional craftsmanship in Flanders.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid European oak, utilising traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon frames, pegged joints, and hand-carved decorative elements affixed to structural timbers.

Authenticity is assessed through the presence of hand-cut tool marks, historical oxidisation and patina within the grain, shrinkage cracks, hand-forged iron or wooden pegs, and period-accurate joinery consistent with seventeenth-century workshop practices.

Pairing heavy dark wood antiques with clean, minimalist surroundings or neutral walls creates a striking contrast, allowing the historical texture and intricate carvings to serve as a focal point in a modern space.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying and cracking, and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the wood without building up residues.
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