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At Oaktree Antiques 17th, 18th & 19th century antique early oak and country furniture is specifically selected for colour, patination and interesting period features.
Having high standards, we specialise in genuine antique furniture and clocks in fine, original condition ~ essential criteria to ensure future value.

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A selection of antique country & early oak furniture is featured here. If you are searching for a specific piece or wish to receive fresh stock updates please contact us.


	Late 17th ~ early 18th century geometrically moulded front oak chest of drawers. Sold		Early 18th century oak press cupboard / deudarn of fabulous colour & patination. £3995	A fabulous early Georgian oak panel back settle with mahogany cross banding, cabriole legs & pad feet, 18thC. Sold


Early 18th century oak single drawer side table in fabulous condition. Circa 1740. £1480	A pair of ecclesiastical 19th century brass candle sticks with scalloped drip pans, now as lamps, 16". £550	An early 18th century pegged oak chest of drawers with lift up top, half round mouldings, bun feet. Circa 1700. Sold	Jacobean 17th C style double hump back walnut sofa / settee by Marsh Jones & Cribb, 19th century. £3500

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25% off all listed prices!	18th century Georgian oak lowboy side table on angular cabriole legs & conforming block feet. Circa 1775. Sold	19th C canted rectangular inkstand with seal mark to base Elkingtons Art Gold Bronze. Circa 1880. £195	18thC George III Shropshire / Staffordshire oak high dresser original rack, circa 1775. £3995


Late 18th century antique oak chest of drawers on its original stand. Sold	George III mahogany corner chair of nice mello colour, circa 1780. £1075	A late 17th century oak 3 panel moulded coffer in good condition. Circa 1675. Sold	Early joined oak back stool / farthingale chair, mid 17th century. £1250


Georgian oak 2 piece cabinet storage cupboard circa 1820. Sold	Edwardian wall mirror with bevelled edge looking glass. Circa 1910. £385	Pair of Victorian mid 19th century ash & elm ladder back arm chairs. Sold	Georgian mahogany cutlery tray, early 19th century. 15" x 10". £275


Pair of 17th century style 10" brass candle sticks, c.1910. £135	A beautifully grained Georgian elm gateleg drop flap dining table, late 18th century circa 1790. measuring 58" x 42" will seat 6 people. £1650	Saltglazed brown stoneware coffee pot with fruit & flower decoration. Mid 19th century £195	Georgian cross banded oak bowfront hanging corner cupboard. c.1800. Sold


Antique oak wheel barometer, Knight Northampton. £695		Antique 18th century brass warming pan with pierced domed lid & turned brass cased steel handle. £495	Antique early oak gate leg dining table to seat six, 62" x 52" x 291/2" high, late 17th ~ early 18th century. £3350	Victorian pine kitchen table £595 with a set of 6 Windsor lath back beech & elm chairs £850


Late 18th century oak splay front hanging corner cupboard. £1280	Late Victorian chesse dish from the Alexander Pottery, Stoke in Staffordshire. 1888-1898. £130	Early 19th C oak single drawer free standing centre table with real & faux drawers. £1265	Set of Victorian brass balance scales by H.Pooley & Sons, Birmingham, later Avery. Late 19th century. Sold


A pair of 17th C Jacobean style upholstered high hump back arm chairs, late 19thC. £4500		Brass kettle on stand from a selection of antique metal ware ~ brass, copper, pewter.	Vintage carpet from Sparta region, south Anatoli. measuring 3m x 2m. Sold	A petite Georgian oak side table single drawer, square section legs & pad feet, c.1775 £785

17th, 18th & 19th Century Antique Oak & Country Furniture Recently Sold

This mid 17th century oak coffer is of very desirable size & condition. The 3 panel moulded top lifting on its original hinges to reveal the till / candle box.The conforming 3 panel front, nicely carved with diamonds below an arcaded frieze.The stiles with decorative barbers pole inlay of bog oak & beech.42" x 22" x 24" high.Circa 1660.A magnificent carved & panelled baronial oak hall chair of impressive proportions.Handsome detailing & quality carving throughout.
Late Victorian, circa 1875.
Vintage persian Hamadan blue ground runner 13' x 3'6".
A fabulous quality Victorian brass standard oil lamp now more usefully converted for electricity.The reeded fount supported by the Corinthian column on a stepped square plinth with cast paw feet.Circa 1875.
A delightful country made 18th century five flight chest of drawers of oak construction with pine sides.The moulded edge top above two short & four long scratch moulded drawers, complete with swan neck handles & matching escutcheons.Standing on nicely shaped bracket feet.Great size and proportions together with lovely mellow colour. Circa 1775. 461/2"h x 38"w x 18"dp
A mid 17th century oak coffer of small proportions, with good colour & patination.The three panel moulded top opening to reveal the original till. The carved arcaded top rail above a two panel moulded front. Standing on moulded stiles retaining good height. 42" long.Circa 1650.
Oak & mahogany feature on this Georgian hanging corner cupboard of the always popular bow front form.The two cross banded doors opening to reveal original shelves. Moulded & line inlaid archtitectural stiles below a dentil cornice. Good original condition. Circa 1790.
A great example of the archetypal early Georgian concertina action fold over occasional tea table. The top of typical dense straight grain mahogany with simple thumb moulded edge, which when open is supported on the concertina action extendable frame.Plain frieze on handsome internal chamfered block legs with finely moulded edge. Surviving from the mid 18th century in great condition.Georgian furniture at it's finest!
Small early oak chest of drawers, 30" wide late 17th century.
An early Georgian writing bureau / desk of excellent English oak construction. The moulded edge fall front, opening to reveal a stepped fitted interior of drawers and arcaded pigeon holes. The sliding cover giving access to the well. The 2 short over 2 long drawers below a waist moulding framed by double D moulding. Standing handsomely on large bun feet. A super piece of early 18th century crafts-manship, surviving in good condition. 37" wide. Circa 1725.
A beautifully grained Georgian elm gateleg drop flap dining table, late 18th century circa 1790. measuring 58" x 42" will seat 6 people.
An early Georgian five panel back oak settle.The panels with re-entrant corners & broad walnut cross banding.Down swept arms supported on baluster columns.Handsome cabriole front legs with bold pad feet.Surviving from the mid 18th century in great condition & having acquired a rich patina.3rd quarter 18th century.
George III oak snap top tripod supper / wine table with ring turned column circa 1800.
Vintage persian Hamadan blue ground runner 13' x 3'6".
A cracking example of a Thames Valley double hoop stick back ash & elm Windsor chair. Typical of this region in form & construction are the plain spindles, ash hoops and generous elm saddle seat. Leg & stretcher turnings are also typical. The seat back is branded with the maker's name 'North & Sons ~ West Wycombe 1906' together with the frame makers initials ‘AH'
A splendid illustration of regional craftsmanship. George III period oak settle surviving from the 18th century in good condition. The moulded top above 4 serpentine shaped raised & fielded panels, downswept arms. The boarded seat with a cushion upholstered in a most appropriate Zoffany fabric. Standing on turned & tapering forelegs with pad feet & turned stretchers. Circa 1775.
A charming set of six elm East Anglian square back chairs, circa 1800. Reeded detailing to the top & centre rails and also to the four vertical splats. Lovely grain and colour and in very good condition. classic Georgian pad foot drop flap dining table. Fabulous dense mahogany with beautiful grain. Circa 1760.
A late Georgian, country made, oak low dresser. The 3 plank reeded edge top over 3 cock beaded & oak lined drawers. With panelled sides & standing on square tapering block legs. Lovely rich colour, patination and figured grain. 1st quarter 19thC. 71" x 18" x 33" high.
A good mid 18th century oak low boy in excellent original condition. The planked moulded edge top above a central shallow drawer, flanked by two deeper drawers. Unusually retaining the original brass handles. With a shaped frieze to the front & sides. Standing on tapering turned legs with pad feet. Excellent colour & patination. 33" x 19" x 271/2" high Circa 1750.
A nice Georgian oak chest of drawers from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, circa 1765. The moulded edge two plank top over an arrangement of 2 short & 3 long moulded edge drawers, all oak lined. Standing on typical period bracket feet. Rich warm colour, good patination & condition.
GWR stamped on the curved top rail indicates the origin of this impressive walnut "station masters" chair. The pierced & shaped back splat above a solid saddle seat, standing on turned forelegs united by the ring turned cross stretcher. Late 19th century.
A magnificent pair of brass pricket candle sticks of fantastic proportions, standing 28" tall! And very finely detailed too. Circa 1910.
A generously proportioned walnut 17th century style side / occasional chair. Having been fully re-upholstered in a very appropriate period style, with needlework type fabric, complete with studding & onion fringe. Fine crisp detailing is evident in the show wood with foliate & scroll carving to the moulded & channelled arms, legs & stretcher.
Set of metamorphic oak library steps, good quality & very nicely detailed. Late Victorian.
Large Georgian pad foot drop flap table. The near circular top on shaped end frieze & turned, slightly tapering club legs, terminating in pad feet. Good deep colour. Circa 1765.
An early George III period oak bureau of petite proportions, measuring 36" wide. Lovely oak with walnut cross-banding & walnut inlay to the drawer fronts. The fall front opening to reveal a well fitted stepped interior with pigeon holes, drawers, central cupboard with inlaid door & secret compartments. Below are two short over two long oak lined drawers & standing on shaped bracket feet. Panelled back, original handles. Good condition. Circa 1775.
An early George III period oak bureau of petite proportions, measuring 36" wide. Lovely oak with walnut cross-banding & walnut inlay to the drawer fronts. The fall front opening to reveal a well fitted stepped interior with pigeon holes, drawers, central cupboard with inlaid door & secret compartments. Below are two short over two long oak lined drawers & standing on shaped bracket feet. Panelled back, original handles. Good condition. Circa 1775.
Antique 19th century gilt crested mirror of the rarely seen bevelled format with marginal plates .
An early 18th century oak mule chest of good rich colour and patination.The three plank moulded edge top lifting on its original hinges. To the front three moulded & raised panels between half roundmouldings, above two drawers. Conforming panelled sides. Circa 1725.
Mid 18th century panelled & pegged oak press cupboard / wardrobe. The two arched panelled doors opening to reveal hanging space that continues nto the base section behind the raised & fielded panels. The inside of one door inscribed with the date 1762 & owners initials. Standing on stile feet.
A late 18th century George III period oak panelled back settle. The moulded top rail above five mahogany cross banded panels with re-entrant corners. The downswept shaped arms with turned supports standing on straight cabriole turned front legs & pad feet. The seat now fully re-upholstered. In nice original condition with good colour & patination. Circa 1785.
Vintage Bakhtiari runner, Chahal Mahal in Western Persia. Circa 1900 10' x 3'8"
A George III period oak cradle surviving in nice condition. Now often used as a log basket. Circa 1800.
A 19th century Lancashire ~ Cheshire bar top ladder back ash elbow chair. The arms supported by vasular turnings. Straight tapering turned front legs on pad feet with turned front stretcher. Circa 1800-1850.
A set of eleven oak 18th century style dining chairs.The over stuffed sprung seats and padded backs make thm particularly comfortable for lengthy dining. In good overall condition & sold "as is" for refurbishment to your own taste. Circa 1900.
Antique 18th century panelled oak press cupboard dated 1762.
A George III period late 18th century oak writing bureau. The fall front opening to reveal a well fitted interior with an arrangement of pigeon holes & drawers, together with a secret compartment. The four long graduated drawers are oak lined & have brass fret handles. Standing on shaped bracket feet. A very good country piece of good colour & surviving in nice condition. 39" wide. Circa 1780.
A George III period oak cradle surviving in nice condition. Now often used as a log basket. Circa 1800.
A most handsome 17th century style upholstered side / hall chair. The walnut frame with well carved detailing to the scrolling arms, high front & bobbin turned stretchers. Late 19th century.
A petite Georgian mahogany hanging bow front corner cupboard. With segmented cornice above the two bowed doors with H hinges, opening to reveal shelved interior. Lovely colour.311/2" high x 21" wide.
George III period, late 18th century 4 panel oak settle. The unusually moulded top rail above raised and fielded serpentine panels. The re-roped seat above block and turned forelegs with a conforming block & baluster turned front stretcher. Extremely good condition and particularly decorative. Circa 1760.
A nicely detailed Victorian oak side / desk chair, circa 1880. Period details including pierced & decorated top rail and splats,
together with nicely turned arm supports & front legs. Now re-upholstered in studded saddle hide. Very comfortable & ideal as an occasional, fireside or desk chair.
A charming George III period oak lowboy. The 3 plank oversailing moulded edge top over a central shallow & 2 deep side drawers. The frieze decoration with double moulded outlines to the drawers & wavy profile to the kneehole. Standing on square legs with ovolo moulded edges. Circa 1775.
Antique Lancashire oak & mahogany cross banded low dresser / mule chest of small proportions. Georgian period, circa 1775.
This attractive oak back stool / side chair has survived from the William & Mary period in remarkably good condition. The scroll carved top rail with stamped decoration still visible above a tall back with three moulded vertical rails. The panelled seat sits on block & bobbin turned forelegs with a conforming bobbin turned high stretcher. Just wonderful! Circa 1690.
A late 17th ~ early 18th century oak & walnut moulded front chest of drawers with panelled sides. The three plank moulded edge top above an arrangement of 3 shallow & 1 deep geometrically moulded drawers. A highly sought after feature being the rarely seen walnut facings to the drawers. Petite proportions, rich colour & good condition. Circa 1700.
A charming example of a George III period oak low boy. The over sailing top with moulded edge and "baby's bottom" corners. The arched frieze with a single central drawer, flanked by 2 deep drawers and decorated with slot fretted brackets. Standing very well on straight tapering legs with bold pad feet. Lovely colour & condition. Circa 1780.
An interesting example of a joined oak coffer / chest from the late 17th century. The three panel moulded lid above a similar design front. The lunette carved frieze above moulded frame inlaid with holly and bog oak dog tooth design. Supported on beautifully carved strap work stiles. Original iron staple hinges & till. 48" wide. Circa 1680.
George I, richly patinated oak chair surviving from the early 18th century in very good condition. The pierced vasular back splat above a boarded seat with wavy seat rails. Single turned high front stretcher. Circa 1725.
Late 17th boarded coffer with the refinement of a 3 panelled front featuring original thumb lunette carving. Circa 1675.
George III period oak standing corner cabinet of difficult to find petite proportions. The upper section with 13 pane glazed single door enclosing shaped shelves. The lower cupboard with twin panelled doors. Standing on bracket feet. Original condition. Circa 1785.
A very nice original example of an early Georgian oak side table. The four plank over sailing top above a single oak lined frieze drawer. Standing on gentle cabriole legs terminating in delightfully pointed pad feet. Good rich colour and wonderfully preserved condition. Circa 1750.
Charles II ~ William & Mary period oak two part chest of drawers. The typically early random arrangement of deep and shallow geometrically moulded drawers. The particularly luxury refinement at that time of walnut and "Jamaica wood" inlays indicating the wealthy owners status, whose initials are "branded" on both sections. Circa 1680.
Good George III period bureau of nice proportions, with two short over two long oak lined drawers. Solidly constructed with well figured oak of a rich golden colour. The fall opening to reveal an arrangement of pigeon holes & drawers. Very nicely shaped bracket feet and panelled back. Just 37" wide. Circa 1775.
A charming, petite late 18th century oak mule chest ~ measuring just 39" wide. The front and sides with raised and fielded panels. The base with one long drawer above shaped bracket feet. The boarded top opening to reveal the till. Lovely colour, patination and condition. Circa 1790.
A particularly nice and original oak, mahogany & walnut Welsh dresser of the late George III period. The original enclosed plate rack with wavy frieze surmounted by a moulded cornice. The three shelves similarly moulded. The corbels supported by baluster & ring turned columns. The mahogany topped three section base with 3 drawers, the centre one being serpentine moulded, over an arrangement of 3 further drawers, flanked by 2 moulded edge panelled cupboards. Ebony diamond escutcheons. Replacement handles. Each section separated by the same split & applied baluster & ring turned columns. The whole standing very well on shaped bracket plinths between the column stops. The rich warm colour and modest proportions of 5'6" wide x 7' high, make this dresser very easy to accommodate in any situation.
An early Georgian writing bureau / desk of excellent English oak construction. The moulded edge fall front, with paper / book rest, opening to reveal a stepped interior of concave drawers and arcaded pigeon holes around a central cupboard. The sliding cover giving access to the well & concealed secret drawers. Unusually, the lopers hinged to offer a choice of writing / reading positions. The 2 short over 2 long drawers below a waist moulding framed by double D moulding. Standing handsomely on large bun feet. A super piece of early 18th century craftsmanship, surviving in good condition. 40" wide. Circa 1725.
A very comfortable George III period elm corner chair with shaped top rail and vasiform back splats. Late 18th century.
A fabulous 17th century, Charles II period oak gate leg table. The original six plank top of excellent grain and colour with a single drawer & cupids bow shaped frieze. The under carriage with column & ball turned legs and moulded block stretchers. Measuring 571/2" x 47" with both leaves in use it will seat up to six people. Circa 1660.
Mid 19th century Victorian elm & pine cricket table. The three plank top above a moulded edge deep frieze and undertier, standing on chamfered splay legs
A charming early 18th century oak drop flap gate leg table of petite proportions. The original planked top above a single frieze drawer carved with initials & dated 1719. Ring turned & moulded legs, moulded stretchers on original cup feet. A particularly interesting feature is the discrete re-use of much earlier timber in the gates ~ a collectors delight!
Late 17th C back stool / side chair of richly patinated oak. Raised & fielded back panel, with serpentine front seat rail, high block & turned front stretcher. Circa 1700.
A richly coloured & well patinated mid 17th century oak coffer. The planked top above a 3 panel front with lunette carved top rail & carved stiles. The central panel featuring an arch with the owners initials within, flanked by diamond pattern, centred with bog oak & beech inlay. The panelled sides with conforming decoration. Interior complete with till / candle box.
Rare to find such a nice pair of East Anglian elm carver chairs & in super condition too. The top rail with ebony inlaid panel above a three bobbin centre rail, ring turned arm supports, standing on square tapering legs with ‘H' stretchers. Circa 1800.
A fabulous early oak back stool / high back chair surviving from the late 17th Century in marvelous & original condition. The moulded slatted back with central fielded panel above an inset panel seat. The top scrolled ears indicative of the north Midlands area ~ Derbyshire / Lancashire / Cheshire. The high front stretcher with bobbin turning, a feature repeated on the forelegs. Circa 1690.
Charles II period (1660-1685) joined oak coffer. The three panel moulded edge lid above a 2 panel front carved with lozenge & floral work centred by a strap work carved frieze & channelled stiles. Lovely dark aubergine colour & desirable petite size of just 39" wide. Original staple with supporting strap hinges.
18th century oak chest with the nice detail of fine double D moulding around the arrangement of two over three graduated drawers. The planked top with projecting ogee moulded edge. Standing well on original shaped bracket feet. Nice proportions measuring 36/38" wide x 38" tall. Lovely grain throughout and rich colour. Circa 1740.
A particularly small - 35" high, George III period oak hanging corner cupboard of splay front form. The double moulded cornice over a single door with corresponding moulded double panel design. The green painted interior with two shaped shelves. Circa 1800.
A pair of ash, elm and fruitwood hoop back Windsor armchairs. The shaped back splat and central turned roundel are very typical of the Buckinghamshire area Circa 1840.
A good quality early George III period oak chest on chest with lovely warm colour and in nice condition. The upper section with a moulded cornice over the arrangement of cock beaded drawers ~ two over three, complimented by the brushing slide over three further drawers in the lower section and all standing on ogee bracket feet. Solid oak throughout including the drawer construction. Lovely proportions, being a very easy to accommodate 5' 6" tall.
Early George II bureau, unusually of solid walnut. The fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with central cupboard flanked by Doric pilasters enclosing secret compartments with pigeon holes and drawers. The frieze drawer above two short and two further long drawers with double D mouldings. 36" wide. Circa 1725.
George III oak bureau of the sought after petite proportions ~ just 33" wide. The fall opening to reveal a fitted interior with a central cupboard flanked by arcaded pigeon holes with an arrangement of drawers above. Note the wonderful original hand made butterfly hinges. Below are four graduated long drawers with fret handles, all standing on bracket feet. Good colour. Late 18th century.

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