Late 19th Century Quarter-Sawn Tiger Oak Side Table

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This beautifully simple antique English oak side table dating late 1800's to 1900, features rich quarter-sawn tiger oak grain throughout. … Read more This beautifully simple antique English oak side table dating late 1800's to 1900, features rich quarter-sawn tiger oak grain throughout. The unique size of this piece makes it idea as a small console, entry table or washstand in so many design environments.

The piece has a single drawer with hand-cut dovetail joints, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and decorative or painted and brass knobs (later replacement). The top includes a simple raised gallery, intended originally to protect the wall from splashing. Below, a lower shelf provides additional appeal for storage or display area for your favorite pieces or book grouping. It is supported by turned barley -twist front legs and square back supports joined by a shaped stretcher for stability. The quaint scalloped apron under the drawer adds a touch of craftsmanship and charm. The finish showcases the beautiful medullary ray flecking of quarter-sawn oak, giving it the vibrant striped figuring often seen in Arts and Crafts pieces like this.

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