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Antique Oak Double Extending Dining Table
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for sale €5,616     $6,096
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Antique Oak Double Extending Dining Table

19th century
Description

Antique Oak Double draw leaf table with four plank top and cleated ends. The table sits on tapered legs. This table is 66" when closed and when open it extends to 123" in total so perfect for extra place settings at Christmas or dinner parties.

Date of Manufacture

Antique Tables Ltd. has dated this Extending Oak Dining Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09644930
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Visible wooden pegs securing the frame joints: traditional cabinetwork before modern fasteners.
Cleated breadboard ends on the planks: standard country construction to control timber movement.
Softened, uneven rounding along the top edges: wear from long domestic handling.
Tapered square legs and arched frieze: classic French provincial farmhouse design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234990
Dealers Internal Reference
99
Description
Antique Oak Double draw leaf table with four plank top and cleated ends. The table sits on tapered legs.
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This table is 66" when closed and when open it extends to 123" in total so perfect for extra place settings at Christmas or dinner parties.
Antique Tables Ltd.
Date of Manufacture

Antique Tables Ltd. has dated this Extending Oak Dining Table to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09644930
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Visible wooden pegs securing the frame joints: traditional cabinetwork before modern fasteners.
Cleated breadboard ends on the planks: standard country construction to control timber movement.
Softened, uneven rounding along the top edges: wear from long domestic handling.
Tapered square legs and arched frieze: classic French provincial farmhouse design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234990
Dealers Internal Ref
99
Antique Tables Ltd.
Antique Tables Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2023

Antique tables and country furniture evolved from the highly reputable g kilford and co antique furniture restoration business.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Antique Tables Ltd. Profile Page

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Antique Tables Ltd.

Antique Tables Ltd.
Telephone 01403 786272
Location
Wharf Farm
Newbridge
Wisborough Green
Billingshurst
West Sussex
RH14 0JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antiquetables
Verified Since Sep 2023
Items For Sale 27
Items Sold 79
Antique Tables Ltd.
Antique Tables Ltd.
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Location: Wharf Farm, Newbridge, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0JG, United Kingdom
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A long antique oak extending dining table featuring two end extension leaves, side frieze drawers, and tapered square legs.
Antique Oak Double Extending Dining Table
Ref: SA1234990
A long antique oak extending dining table featuring two end extension leaves, side frieze drawers, and tapered square legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTapered legs, Extension leaves, Frieze drawers, Plank top
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 167 cm (66 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

This nineteenth-century rustic farmhouse dining table is made of solid oak with a warm brown timber finish. The rectangular four-plank top features cleated ends and two sliding extension leaves that pull out from either end. The frieze incorporates small wooden drawers with simple knobs, supported by four straight tapered legs. Visible details include natural wood grain patterns, surface wear showing age, and structural joins along the planking. The piece stands 78 cm high, 167 cm wide, and 85 cm deep when closed, extending significantly further when both draw leaves are pulled out. In a modern home, this flexible surface suits large dining rooms, open-plan kitchen spaces, or entertaining areas where seating needs frequently change for dinner parties and family gatherings.

FAQs

Extending dining tables emerged in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries to accommodate varying numbers of guests in grand halls and dining spaces. By the 19th century, cabinetmakers perfected mechanical draw-leaf and end-extension designs using native hardwoods like oak, creating adaptable furniture for both daily family meals and formal gatherings.

Traditional extending tables are constructed from solid oak using hand-cut mortise-and-tenon joinery and wooden dowels. The tops feature framed breadboard ends or plank panels designed to allow timber movement, accompanied by wooden runner mechanisms for the extension leaves and tapered or turned timber legs.

Authentic pieces display signs of historical craftsmanship, such as hand-planed underside surfaces, irregular peg joints, and natural timber shrinkage across the grain. Look for original iron or wooden runners, hand-carved drawer dovetails, and uneven patination where timber has been exposed to light and use over decades.

Pair the warm timber tones with contemporary upholstered dining chairs or modern mid-century seating to create visual contrast. Balance the substantial weight of the oak by pairing it with minimalist lighting fixtures, neutral linen table runners, and simple ceramic tableware.

Maintain the surface by regularly dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish every six months to protect the finish. Avoid placing hot items or liquids directly onto the wood, and keep the table away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking or warping.
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