{"product_id":"18th-century-country-oak-side-table","title":"18th Century Country Oak Side Table with Single Drawer \u0026 Turned Legs","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th Century Country Oak Side Table with Single Drawer \u0026amp; Turned Legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn 18th Century Country Oak Side Table with Single Drawer \u0026amp; Turned Legs, distinguished by dense oak, framed construction and a deeply textured surface. Worn mouldings, pronounced grain and old repairs reveal a long working life, while its compact proportions retain a deliberate balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid oak construction with pronounced grain and rich surface variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne deep drawer with large dovetailed joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied mitred mouldings forming two panels across the drawer front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo brass drop handles and a central brass escutcheon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaluster-turned front legs with worn, reduced bun feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlain square-section rear legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed side panels with visible timber pegs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied moulded top edging and corresponding lower moulding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide stretchers connecting the front and rear legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad rear board retaining a rough, irregular surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction gives this eighteenth-century country oak side table its distinctive presence. A substantial drawer sits within a framed oak body, supported by baluster-turned front legs and plain rear uprights. Side stretchers brace the supports, while mouldings above and below the drawer provide a clear horizontal balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single drawer has an unusually architectural front. Applied, mitred timber mouldings outline two rectangular panels, divided by a central upright carrying the brass escutcheon. Two brass drop handles complete the arrangement. Large dovetails are visible where the drawer sides meet the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oak surface is central to the table’s appeal. Strong grain, uneven texture, softened edges and old repairs give the timber a refined rawness. The top retains considerable surface variation, with applied moulded edging secured by visible iron nails. These details reward close inspection without overwhelming the table’s restrained form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed side panels contrast with the broad, roughly finished rear board. Together, they suggest the practical priorities associated with vernacular furniture: attention to the visible elevations alongside straightforward construction elsewhere. The maker and original setting remain unrecorded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 72 cm wide and 45 cm deep, this antique oak side table offers useful proportions for a hallway, landing or living room. Its substantial drawer provides concealed storage, while the top accommodates a lamp or a small group of everyday objects. The plain rear supports give it a relatively flat back profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/collections\/antique-furniture\" title=\"Explore our collection of antique and vintage furniture, including side tables and hall tables with distinctive materials, thoughtful construction and enduring practical appeal.\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique and vintage furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/collections\/antique-tables\" title=\"Explore our collection of antique and vintage furniture, including side tables and hall tables with distinctive materials, thoughtful construction and enduring practical appeal.\"\u003eside tables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/collections\/antique-tables\" title=\"Explore our collection of antique and vintage furniture, including side tables and hall tables with distinctive materials, thoughtful construction and enduring practical appeal.\"\u003ehall tables\u003c\/a\u003e with distinctive materials, thoughtful construction and enduring practical appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a closer look at the oak behind the finished face, read \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/country-oak-side-tables-vernacular-furniture\" title=\"For a closer look at the oak behind the finished face, read Country Oak Side Tables: Reading the Timber Behind the Form. We explore how rear boards, joinery and time-worn surfaces help us understand the character and construction of vernacular furniture.\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry Oak Side Tables: Reading the Timber Behind the Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We explore how rear boards, joinery and time-worn surfaces help us understand the character and construction of vernacular furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (Approx.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 82 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 72 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid oak; dovetailed drawer construction; framed and pegged side construction; applied mitred mouldings; turned front supports; brass handles and escutcheon; iron nails. The surface retains an aged patina with varied colour, texture and wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA richly aged oak surface with wear, marks, splits, old sympathetic repairs and localised timber loss accumulated through long use. The bun feet retain worn, reduced profiles, with splits and timber loss to their undersides, as shown in the close-up photographs. Ancient insect holes are visible in places a precautionary treatment has been applied. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe antique brass drawer pulls have some age but are later replacements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe table remains solid and substantial, with the weight of dense oak. The retained lock is not operational, and no key is present. The detailed photographs form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGeneral Note:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pieces have lived a life before coming to Campbell Vintage. As genuine antique and vintage items, they will naturally display signs of age, use and character, including minor marks, losses, wear, fading and patina acquired over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere there is visible historic evidence of woodworm, the piece is carefully inspected and treated as a precaution, regardless of whether there are any signs of current activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese characteristics form part of the piece’s authenticity and history. Please refer to the detailed condition report and photographs for a full assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th century, within the country vernacular furniture tradition. Maker and precise place of origin unrecorded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse as a compact hall table, a side table beside a chair or a landing table with drawer storage. Its textured oak sits comfortably alongside plaster walls, stone floors and simpler contemporary furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the front contain two drawers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It is one deep drawer, with applied mouldings creating two framed panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the drawer lock work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The lock is retained but does not work, and there is no key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Object Stands Apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between careful framing and richly textured, time-worn oak gives this table its particular identity. Paired decorative panels conceal a single drawer, while the shaped front supports and practical rear construction reveal different priorities within the same design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Campbell Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57539866722679,"sku":"1002141","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/1459\/1133\/files\/DSCF7736_e701e272-aae7-4561-8378-3d79aa8ca2d1.jpg?v=1791802452","url":"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/products\/18th-century-country-oak-side-table","provider":"Campbell Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}