A Gothic Reform Oak Octagonal Table Circa 1870 19th Century

Name: A Gothic Reform Oak Octagonal Table Circa 1870
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1199979
Price: 290 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period19th century
StyleGothic Reform
MaterialOak
ColourMedium Brown
MotifsPointed arches, Quatrefoil piercings, Turned spindles, Octagonal top
SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This Gothic Reform side table dates from circa 1870 and presents an octagonal form in medium brown oak. The piece stands on square legs with carved pointed arches, quatrefoil piercings, and a central turned spindle. The top displays a bleached lighter timber finish, contrasting with the richer brown tones of the structural framework below. Measuring 65 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 66 cm deep, the proportions suit placement at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair in a living space. Practical functionality meets period character in this occasional table, which provides a compact surface for lamps, books, or decorative objects. The solid wood construction and architectural motifs anchor traditional or eclectic interiors, integrating naturally into sitting rooms or studies. Maintenance involves regular dusting with a soft cloth to preserve the contrasting wood surfaces and carved details.

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Gothic Reform furniture, prominent in the mid-to-late Victorian era, draws inspiration from medieval architecture, incorporating features such as pointed arches, trefoils, traceried panels, and exposed joinery.

Pieces from this era were primarily crafted from dense native hardwoods such as solid oak and walnut, often finished with dark stains or clear wax polishes to highlight the grain and carved architectural elements.

Authentic items display period-appropriate construction, such as pegged joints, hand-carved decorative motifs, original surface patination, and evidence of natural wood age or historic shrinkage along joinery lines.

A Gothic Reform table functions well as an accent piece alongside contemporary neutral seating, pairing structured geometric woodwork with modern lighting or minimal decorative ceramics.

To preserve historic oak, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply high-grade beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, and keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity.

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