Antique Oak Furniture

Oakwood has traditionally been used to carve out the best wooden furniture, right from sofa sets to dining tables, from beds to side tables etc. Oakwood was extensively used in the 18th and 19th century to handcraft high quality furniture pieces that last for a long time to come.

Types of Finish

• Classic Oak Finish: Wax is applied to oakwood to seal the wood at the time allowing it to stay moist. This enhances the natural beauty of wood, thereby resulting in better and more beautiful end product.
• Brandy Oak Finish: This process involves giving a translucent finish to the wood, thereby ensuring an end product with a completely unique look.
• Lacquer Oak Finish: This process involves application of lacquer and art sealer to the wood to ensure low maintenance of the furniture so crafted.

Style and Design
A vast range of antique furniture including cupboards, cabinets, tables, chairs, dressers, benches, bookcases were made in oakwood because of its sturdiness and strength.

Resources
Early Oak Furniture : Manufacturers of Antique Oak Furniture.