17th Century Oak Side Table

Name: 17th Century Oak Side Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA646188
Price: 1200 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Tables
Period18th century
StyleJacobean
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBobbin turning, Spindle stretchers, Frieze drawer, Brass teardrop pull
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This 17th century Jacobean side table originates from around 1700 and uses solid oak with a warm brown timber finish and brass hardware. The piece has a rectangular overhanging top with cleated ends above a single frieze drawer fitted with a brass teardrop pull and a decorative floral backplate. The frame incorporates bobbin-turned legs and three tiers of bobbin-turned spindle stretchers with ball feet at the base, displaying natural surface wear and grain variations across the wood. The table stands 74 cm high, 84 cm wide, and 59 cm deep overall. Positioned in an English country house interior, this practical side table suits placement at the end of a sofa or beside an armchair in a living room, hallway, or study. The frieze drawer offers convenient storage for everyday items while the flat top provides a surface for lamps, books, or decorative objects. The compact proportions allow it to fit neatly into smaller spaces while the open stretchers maintain a light visual presence within the room layout.

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Jacobean oak furniture from the 17th century is defined by sturdy construction, rich dark wood tones, and decorative turnings such as bobbin, spiral, or baluster designs. Pieces commonly feature mortise-and-tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs.

Tables from this period were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods, particularly English oak. Joinery techniques relied on hand-cut mortise-and-tenon joints, wooden dowels or pegs, and hand-lathe turned legs and stretchers.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of natural timber shrinkage, hand-planed surfaces, irregular turned details, and wooden peg construction. Hardware, such as brass teardrop pulls or iron escutcheons, typically displays natural oxidisation and hand-forged characteristics.

An antique oak side table can be positioned alongside modern upholstered sofas or armchairs to create visual texture through contrasting materials. Pairing dark timber with neutral walls and minimalist lighting highlights the geometric turning of the wooden legs.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage and movement.

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