Spectacular Late Victorian Quarter-Sawn Oak Extension Dining Table (3 Original Leaves)

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Description

A breathtaking marriage of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship and casual, historic character. This late Victorian to early Edwardian (circa 1890s–1910s) extension dining … Read more A breathtaking marriage of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship and casual, historic character. This late Victorian to early Edwardian (circa 1890s–1910s) extension dining table is a rare, complete survivor featuring its spectacular original Quarter-Sawn White Oak ("Tiger Oak") top paired with an authentically distressed, hand-painted base.
What makes this particular piece an absolute elite-tier find for designers and collectors alike is its completeness. Extension tables from this era almost always lost their matching leaves over the last century, or the leaves were made of cheap secondary woods meant to be hidden by a tablecloth. This heirloom set features three original, matching quarter-sawn oak leaves that showcase incredible grain continuity and beautiful, dramatic ray flecking across the entire 6-foot expanse.
Form Meets Mechanical Ingenuity
Built with a highly desirable five-leg configuration, this table is engineered for heavy family gatherings. When the table pulls apart on its smooth wooden extension slides, the four corner legs move outward while the unique fifth center leg remains stationary. This brilliant period design provides rock-solid structural integrity, completely preventing the center from sagging under the weight of a banquet feast.
The base features beautiful baluster-turned legs resting on their original, smooth-rolling small iron and wood casters. The center stretchers are anchored by a gorgeously shaped, flat-carved cartouche displaying a stylized palmette/fan motif—a classic aesthetic nod bridging the geometric lines of late Eastlake design with early Art Nouveau styling.
Finish & Condition
The table top and leaves have been meticulously prepped and given a premium, low-luster, breathable finish that completely avoids the artificial, plastic look of modern polyurethanes. The deep, open-pore texture of the antique white oak is fully preserved, showcasing a rich, warm patina that is highly resistant to water and stains. The base retains its stunning, layered, hand-painted distressed patina (creams and historic sea-greens over older tones with subtle red accents on the turnings), perfectly capturing a sophisticated, rustic coastal or modern farmhouse aesthetic.
At a generous 40 inches wide, it offers the perfect modern proportion for table runners and center serving dishes, making it as highly functional as it is visually striking.

Key Features & Details
Premium Material: Solid, highly figured quarter-sawn white oak top and matching leaves.
Complete Heirloom Set: Includes all 3 original matching extension leaves.
Design Details: Elegant turned legs, architectural stretchers, and a carved center cartouche.
Flawless Functionality: 5-leg stabilizing system on original casters; wooden tracks glide beautifully.
Versatile Footprint: Shifts seamlessly from an intimate 40" square 4-seater to a grand 72" banquet table comfortably seating 6 to 8 guests.

Shipping & Delivery
Available for secure nationwide shipping via trusted white-glove blanket-wrap carriers, or local pickup in the Cape Cod/Provincetown area. See less