Oak Furniture

Complement your living with Oak Furniture

The elegance of oak furniture was most enjoyed back in the 17th century as it was more readily available. Early oak furniture can still be bought today due to its durability and the high standard of craftsmanship seen back in those times.

Oak Furniture Today

There are several stores which still specialise in oak furniture. It can add an old elegance to the most modern of homes and is still preferred among many buyers as it is such a high-quality wood which will endure for years to come. Oak side tables and sideboards can be a good place to begin when furnishing your living room. Add a bookcase or coffee table to finish off the look. A large oak dining table can add class and sophistication to dining, especially when having guests over for dinner parties. The styles of contemporary oak furnishings can vary from the popular natural oak wood which has a natural brown colour to it and the tiger oak wood which has a stripy look. There are rarer forms like Bog Oak wood which is much more expensive due to its rarity. There are shiny styles of oak such as Shawford Oak and there are oak furnishings with a much softer appearance such as Fama Oak. The style chosen is really down to personal preference and the style of your home as a whole.

Oak Bedroom Furniture

Choosing some oak bedroom furniture can add a more personal and homely touch to the room. In addition, a large oak bed can be the focal point of your bedroom. A range of styles are available, some based on older styles with a modern twist. The French farmhouse style is based on an old European design with its panelled front and headboard. Good quality crafted oak beds can cost from £350 or more. Choose some bedside oak tables and a chest of drawers to complete the room. A lot of the contemporary designs are polished or waxed for a smoother finish, but if you are looking for something with a more natural look, then rustic oak bedroom furniture may be a better choice.

Rustic Oak Furniture

Buyers may prefer rustic oak furniture because of its natural beauty and form. The wood is kept in its natural state and most of the pieces are hand-crafted to add to the aesthetic beauty of the wood. A lot of rustic oak is reclaimed; that is, it has been taken from old wooden floors or furniture in old homes and re-formed into a new piece of furniture. It keeps its original look making it a statement in any home. Traditional joinery methods are used making the furniture look like it once would have in older times. Green Oak is often used as, when it dries out naturally, it splits and cracks giving it a real rustic look. Air Dried Oak is dried naturally and will look rustic almost straight away. Other types of oak include Kiln Dried Oak which does not retain much of its moisture and therefore its look will not significantly change over time.