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Antique 17th Century Oak Gateleg Dining Table
A charming antique 17th century oak gateleg drop leaf dining / supper table dating to around 1680, displaying wonderful character and honest period craftsmanship.
The table features a solid oak plank top with a rich warm colour and beautiful patina developed over centuries of use. The oval dining surface is formed by two drop leaves which raise to create a generous circular table, while when lowered the piece becomes a compact console sized table making it extremely practical for smaller spaces.
The base stands on traditional turned legs united by stretchers and supported by a pair of gateleg supports which swing out smoothly to hold the leaves when extended. The sturdy construction and simple turning are typical of English late 17th century country furniture.
Tables of this type were widely used in the late 17th century as practical dining or supper tables within the home. Many houses did not have large dedicated dining rooms, so furniture that could easily fold away when not required was extremely useful. The drop leaf design allowed the table to be placed against a wall when not in use and quickly opened when needed for meals or entertaining.
Because of this practicality, gateleg tables became one of the most popular forms of domestic furniture in England during the 17th century and remain highly sought after today for their versatility and historic charm.
A wonderful example of early English oak furniture with excellent colour, character and centuries of history.
Condition Report:
Good antique condition with age related wear to the top consistent with centuries of use. The gateleg mechanism works well and the table is structurally sound.
Dimensions:
Height: 72 cm (28.35 inches)
Width: 98 cm (38.58 inches)
Depth: 104 cm (40.94 inches)
Depth closed: 39 cm (15.35 inches)
Date: 1680
Origin: English Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this item.
We deliver for free throughout mainland UK.
Please contact us for competitive international shipping costs. All of our pieces are shipped with an 'Antique Declaration' for customs purposes. Antiques are exempt from import duty from the UK to the USA and attract a reduced rate when imported from the UK into most European countries.
SellerLondon City Antiques
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London City Antiques
Private dealer
By appointment only
Norwich
Norfolk
Tel : 07834270128
Non UK callers : +44 7834270128
The table features a solid oak plank top with a rich warm colour and beautiful patina developed over centuries of use. The oval dining surface is formed by two drop leaves which raise to create a generous circular table, while when lowered the piece becomes a compact console sized table making it extremely practical for smaller spaces.
The base stands on traditional turned legs united by stretchers and supported by a pair of gateleg supports which swing out smoothly to hold the leaves when extended. The sturdy construction and simple turning are typical of English late 17th century country furniture.
Tables of this type were widely used in the late 17th century as practical dining or supper tables within the home. Many houses did not have large dedicated dining rooms, so furniture that could easily fold away when not required was extremely useful. The drop leaf design allowed the table to be placed against a wall when not in use and quickly opened when needed for meals or entertaining.
Because of this practicality, gateleg tables became one of the most popular forms of domestic furniture in England during the 17th century and remain highly sought after today for their versatility and historic charm.
A wonderful example of early English oak furniture with excellent colour, character and centuries of history.
Condition Report:
Good antique condition with age related wear to the top consistent with centuries of use. The gateleg mechanism works well and the table is structurally sound.
Dimensions:
Height: 72 cm (28.35 inches)
Width: 98 cm (38.58 inches)
Depth: 104 cm (40.94 inches)
Depth closed: 39 cm (15.35 inches)
Date: 1680
Origin: English Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this item.
We deliver for free throughout mainland UK.
Please contact us for competitive international shipping costs. All of our pieces are shipped with an 'Antique Declaration' for customs purposes. Antiques are exempt from import duty from the UK to the USA and attract a reduced rate when imported from the UK into most European countries.
Price
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Category Antique Furniture
Date 1680
17th Century Antiques Material Oak
Origin English
Item code as1055a4720 / 3025
Status For Sale
£1485.00 
$2008.02
€1705.82
$2008.02
€1705.82
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Shipping information
We deliver for free throughout mainland UK.
International shipping is available at a reasonable cost, please contact us for details.
International shipping is available at a reasonable cost, please contact us for details.
Terms and conditions
We offer a 14 day money back guarantee in the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with your purchase, we just ask that you pay for the cost of returning it to us.
Our Clock Warranty-
All clocks purchased from London City Antiques are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty includes mechanical failures, but does not include damage caused by improper use, tampering, environmental damage or physical damage. If your clock has a genuine defect that satisfies the conditions of the warranty and is within the warranty period we will, at our discretion and without cost to you, complete the necessary replacement of parts and/or rectify a fault or action any repair as identified by a fully trained horologist. In the unlikely event that a repair is not successful a full refund will be offered.
Our Clock Warranty-
All clocks purchased from London City Antiques are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty includes mechanical failures, but does not include damage caused by improper use, tampering, environmental damage or physical damage. If your clock has a genuine defect that satisfies the conditions of the warranty and is within the warranty period we will, at our discretion and without cost to you, complete the necessary replacement of parts and/or rectify a fault or action any repair as identified by a fully trained horologist. In the unlikely event that a repair is not successful a full refund will be offered.
View all stock from
London City Antiques
Private dealerBy appointment only
Norwich
Norfolk
Tel : 07834270128
Non UK callers : +44 7834270128
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