Vintage Oak Coffee Table, 1960s

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A solid oak coffee table made by an unknown carpenter in the 1960s or 1970s.

This is the kind of … Read more A solid oak coffee table made by an unknown carpenter in the 1960s or 1970s.

This is the kind of piece that carries the character of something made to be used and kept. There is an honesty to the construction and material, without trying to be overly refined. The oak has aged naturally, with changes in tone, small marks and traces of everyday life becoming part of the table.

Its unknown maker adds to the appeal. It feels personal rather than industrial, with the small variations and choices that come from working by hand.

After more than fifty years, the table has developed a warm presence that is difficult to reproduce in new furniture. A simple, useful piece with history, patina and plenty of life left. See less