{"product_id":"vintage-british-oak-barley-twist-drop-leaf-table","title":"Vintage British Oak Barley-Twist Drop-Leaf Gateleg Table, c. 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very English solution to not having enough room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage British oak gateleg table dates to approximately the 1920s and combines a practical drop-leaf design with classic barley-twist legs and warm, beautifully aged oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith both leaves down, it becomes wonderfully narrow and easy to place against a wall, in an entry, beside a sofa or behind a seating area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaise one leaf and it works as a compact side or breakfast table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen both and the top expands into a generous oval surface that can handle dinner, drinks, books or whatever else the evening requires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe barley-twist legs and swing-out gate supports give the base plenty of architectural character, while the oak top keeps the overall look grounded and timeless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld furniture being considerably more clever than it needed to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Vintage British drop-leaf \/ gateleg table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Circa 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Oak construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Two independently functioning drop leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Barley-twist turned legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Swing-out gate supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stretcher base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Oval tabletop when fully open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Warm aged brown oak finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Jacobean Revival influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• British \/ English origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Compact footprint when closed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One of a kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29 in tall x 30 x 15.5, Leaves add an additional 14 inches each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oak shows surface scratches, rubbing, finish variation, small marks and natural patina throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tabletop and leaves show visible age-related wear consistent with approximately a century of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe barley-twist legs, stretcher base and gate supports remain visually strong and functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDĒSSO NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am apparently collecting barley-twist tables now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn my defense, they are very persuasive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosed, this one barely takes up any room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne leaf up, it becomes useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth up, and suddenly you have a proper table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery British. Very practical. Very pretty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup available in South Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal delivery available for an additional fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNationwide furniture delivery may be arranged through a white-glove or furniture-shipping carrier. 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