There is something about old oak that invites stories. Perhaps it is the colour: that deep, almost blackened surface created by centuries of smoke, polish, candlelight and human touch. Perhaps it is the weight of it: a solid oak table, coffer or chair can feel less like a piece of furniture and more like a […]
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There is something wonderfully persuasive about antique oak furniture. The dark, mellow colour. The uneven surface. The carved panels. The heavy construction. The sense that it has survived fires, fashions, house moves, damp cottages, polished parlours and several centuries of family life. But here is the awkward truth: not every piece described as “17th century […]
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