Arts & Crafts Style Oak Open Shelving Side Table

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charming handmade Arts & Crafts oak shelving table, featuring a beautifully simple open construction, rich dark timber finish and traditional … Read more charming handmade Arts & Crafts oak shelving table, featuring a beautifully simple open construction, rich dark timber finish and traditional architectural detailing. Displaying the craftsmanship and functional design associated with the Arts & Crafts movement, this unusual piece combines the practicality of a small bookcase with the proportions of a compact side table. Constructed in oak, the table features a rectangular overhanging top with a subtly moulded underside, supported by substantial upright wooden panels. Two generously proportioned open storage compartments provide space for books, decorative objects, ceramics or everyday essentials. The central shelf extends slightly beyond the main body, creating a distinctive architectural profile, while the lower compartment sits above a stepped, moulded plinth supported by four substantial block feet. The dark oak finish has developed an attractive aged patina, with areas of lighter exposed timber highlighting the natural character of the wood. Its narrow depth of just 26 cm makes this an especially versatile piece, suitable for use as a bedside table, small bookcase, hallway stand or occasional table. An appealing example of traditional handmade furniture, combining Arts & Crafts simplicity with rustic charm and practical storage. Details Style: Arts & Crafts / Traditional Rustic Period: Early 20th-century style; exact age unconfirmed Material: Oak Construction: Handmade wooden construction Finish: Dark stained oak Rectangular overhanging tabletop Decorative moulded top edge Two open storage compartments Extended central shelf Substantial upright wooden supports Stepped moulded plinth base Four solid block feet Attractive aged timber patina Narrow, space-saving proportions Suitable as a bookcase, bedside table, plant stand or occasional table Unattributed maker Dimensions Size Width 45 cm Depth 26 cm Height 64 cm Good vintage condition with visible signs of age and previous use. The oak displays surface scratches, marks, small knocks and areas of wear consistent with an older handmade piece. There is noticeable rubbing and finish loss along the tabletop edges, central shelf and corners, revealing areas of lighter natural timber beneath the darker finish. The interior shelving displays surface marks, minor scratches and accumulated age-related wear. The lower plinth and block feet show further rubbing, small knocks and variations in colour. These imperfections contribute to the furniture’s rustic appearance and established character. Condition Used vintage furniture. Please inspect the photographs for wear; further details are provided above. See less