Vintage Pair of English Jacobean 17th Century Style Oak Lamp / Sofa / Side / Bedside/ Nightstand Tables (Circa 1980)

This top-quality pair of oak tables, in the English 17th Century style, comes with a single lockable drawer, making it ideal as a pair of lamp / side tables, bedsides or nightstands. Overall, the tables remain in excellent original condition. 

Summary:

• Item: Pair of Oak Tables 

• Circa: 1980 

• Wood: Solid Oak 

• Cabinetmaker: Taylor & Co, West Sussex 

• Provenance: England, UK 

• Constructed in the 17th style 

• Large Proportions 

• Width: 65cm / 25½” /2ft 1½” 

• Moulded tops & drawer fronts 

• Mortise & tenon pegged construction 

• Oak lined dovetailed drawer 

• Swan neck brass handles  

• Working brass lever locks (two working keys) 

• Shaped frieze 

• Bobbin-turned legs & stretchers 

• Excellent original condition 

• Exceptional English workmanship & quality 

• Solid in joint 

• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland* 

• 14-day free UK returns  

Description:

This top-quality pair of oak tables, in the English 17th Century style, comes with a single lockable drawer, making it ideal as a pair of lamp / side tables, bedsides or nightstands, and remains in excellent original condition. Additionally, the 17th Century style English oak side tables feature large proportions, measuring 65cm / 25½” / 2ft 1½” wide. Indeed, craftsmen originally used this design of English oak bedside tables in England from the mid-17th Century onwards, during the Jacobean and Stuart periods in England, the Netherlands, and Northern Europe. Furthermore, craftsmen constructed the Jacobean style oak bedside tables in the traditional manner, with mortise and tenon pegged joints, and the tables feature a moulded top above a straight frieze, comprising a working drawer. Solid brass swan neck handles on fretwork backplates decorate the drawer fronts of the 17th Century style oak bedside tables, while traditional dovetail joints and solid oak drawer linings form the drawer frame. Meanwhile, ring turned legs raise the 17th Century style oak side tables, and with bobbin turned stretchers, uniting the legs at the base. Consequently, the pair of antique style oak bedside tables boasts a mellow golden oak colour. In fact, the pair of oak side tables carries a fantastic colour, depth and patination, which only age and years of care and cleaning can achieve. Ultimately, the pair of Jacobean style oak tables would look superb in a variety of rooms, from the bedroom and hallway to the living room. These 17th Century style English oak side tables would certainly grace any home and, since they’re extremely functional, make a great investment. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture. 

History of 17th Century Oak Furniture: 

Craftsmen made most of the early 17th Century furniture using oak, because it was readily available in many parts of the country. As the middle classes grew, demand rose for furniture that people could use not only for domestic purposes, but also for displaying their wealth to the outside world. Consequently, workshops produced an increasing quantity of high-quality furniture, often decorated in a localised form. Craftsmen frequently made items to order, reflecting the specific requirements of size and decoration; indeed, they would often date and initial pieces, sometimes commemorating a marriage or birth in the family. Furniture often carries branded initials, and different initials often reflect a change of ownership.  

Early oak furniture survives today thanks to the durability of oak as a material, and also because of the quality of the workmanship. Before joining a guild of craftsmen, a joiner had to work several years as an apprentice. Because the guilds insisted on the highest standards of craftsmanship and materials, they ensured the consistency in quality of 17th Century joined oak furniture. Meanwhile, years of dusting and polishing have built up the colour and surface, giving the wood a softness that appeals in most environments today. 

Sources:

https://www.periodoakantiques.co.uk/History_of_Antiques.php?srsltid=AfmBOorIMvd_KZlvo0S_DZYpfrThhpFlNqMlMUZNjVHr1JZ6UIlmrGCT  

https://clivepayne.com/news/distinctive-features-17th-century-furniture  

https://regionalfurnituresociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/rf-2018-01-brears-light.pdf  

History of Taylor & Co.: 

Taylor & Company of Folly Farm, Haywards Heath in West Sussex, were cabinetmakers of traditional handmade English oak furniture, using the best materials available.  Trading until relatively recently, their products included such items as bed, sideboards, dressers, cabinets, bedroom furniture, dining tables, chairs, mirrors and desks. 

Condition Report:

This top-quality pair of antique style English oak bedside tables, in the English 17th Century style, with a single lockable drawer, is in excellent original condition. We have cleaned and French polished this 17th Century style pair of oak nightstands by hand in our workshop, to a professional standard; therefore, the colour and patination reach a high standard. Nominal old use marks appear on the tops and leading edges, but nothing significant considering their age. The drawers are solid oak lined and retain their original brass swan neck handles. Also, the brass lever locks remain in excellent working condition and come with two keys. There are no breaks to the legs or frame. So, this pair of 17th Century style English oak bedside tables is solid in joint and ready for use. 

Dimensions:

• Height = 66.5cm / 25⅛” / 2ft 2⅛”
• Width (Top) = 65cm / 25½” /2ft 1½”
• Width (Frame) = 54.5cm / 21½” / 1ft 9½”
• Depth (Top) = 46.5cm / 18¼” / 1ft 6¼” 

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Product Ref. 120203