Mid-Century Georgian Oak Drop Leaf Coffee Table with Turned Legs, 1950s

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Constructed with traditional pegged joints, this low table takes its design cues from early drop-leaf wake and gateleg forms. The … Read more Constructed with traditional pegged joints, this low table takes its design cues from early drop-leaf wake and gateleg forms. The rounded oval top is fashioned from substantial oak planks showing prominent medullary grain and warm mid-brown figuring. Each rounded drop leaf is hinged to the central fixed plank, resting cleanly against shaped swivel brackets that pivot smoothly outward from the framework to support the surface when extra space is needed. Beneath the top, the underframe is built for durability and balance. Four baluster-turned legs feature defined rings and vase turnings, terminating in square block foot sections. These supports are united by sturdy low-level box stretchers secured with visible wooden pegs, anchoring the frame firmly while echoing period joinery techniques of 17th and 18th-century English country furniture. with both leaves lowered, the table assumes a compact rectangular outline measuring 32 cm across, enabling it to sit unobtrusively alongside an armchair, sofa, or against a hall wall as an occasional lamp stand. When both hinged leaves are extended, it creates an ample circular surface spanning 76 cm across and 51.5 cm high, ideal for serving drinks or holding reading material in an informal living room setting. Likely dating to the mid-20th century as part of the revival in traditional country oak styles, the piece retains its structural integrity with crisp turnings and sturdy, flush-fitting leaf joints. Dimensions: - Open diameter: 76 cm by 76 cm - Closed width: 32 cm - Height: 51.5 cm See less