How do I spot a later revival piece?

Revival pieces from the twentieth century often display machine-cut timber marks and lighter wood weights compared to period examples. Examine the underside and drawer interiors for modern tool impressions and uniform fixings that reveal a later date of manufacture.

Were these tables used for dining?

Smaller formats served multiple household functions including writing, sewing, and holding objects rather than formal dining. Larger gateleg and drop-leaf variations provided flexible surfaces that could expand for meals when needed in smaller rooms.

What is the difference between oak and walnut furniture?

Oak furniture tends to have a heavy, coarse-grained texture with prominent medullary rays typical of English domestic production. Walnut offers a finer, smoother grain with richer brown tones that suited the more ornate continental and domestic styles of the later seventeenth century.

How should I care for historic timber surfaces?

Keep these tables away from direct heat sources and rapid humidity changes to prevent the old timber from splitting. Apply occasional traditional wax polish to nourish the surface without building up synthetic residues on the historic finish.

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A seventeenth century side table brings heavy timber, turned legs and historic proportions into a modern room.

18th century

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Period Oak Double Gate Leg Table

From Cavers Antiques

£850

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17th century

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A Fine 17th Century Credence Table.

From Youngs Antiques

£2,850

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17th century

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17th Century Cricket Table

From Dean Antiques Ltd

£1,450

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17th century

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17th Century Short Cupboard

From Birkdale Antiques

£3,250

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17th century

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Small 17th Century Oak Gateleg Table

From Dickinsons Antiques

£850

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17th century

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A Good 17th Century Gate Table

From Wickersley Antiques

£400

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17th century

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An Early 17th Century Oak Table.

From Dickinsons Antiques

£575

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1900 - 1920

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Carved Oak Side Cabinet

From Coast Antiques

£325

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1900 - 1920

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Spanish Walnut Side Table

From Arcadia Antiques

£695

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17th century

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A Mid – 17th Century Oak Joint Stool, English, Circa 1650

From Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

£1,650

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Listings under this phrase include oak, walnut, yew wood, and rosewood items spanning from the seventeenth century through to nineteen-thirty revival pieces.