Library Table

Library tables are some of the most traditional pieces of furniture available. It is no surprise, therefore, that the most traditional materials would be used to craft the them.

One of these materials is oak. Oak is a material of considerable strength and durability; it is able to last the test of time due to its parasite resistant capabilities. This is due to its high tannin percentage, which distorts parasitic proteins and thus stops their functioning. Oak has seen widespread use in antiquity; it has been highly valued since the middle ages, whether for the manufacture of boats, furniture or even the storage of wine. Oak is also used for smoking different types of food such as cheese, ham and sausages, and provides that delicious, elegant smoky flavor that people love the world over. Due to its strength and everlasting nature, the oak tree has been elected by many countries as part of their national symbol. For example, France, Germany, Estonia and Serbia all have the oak as their national symbol.

If you are considering buying an oak library table, then you should be aware that they are generally very expensive. We have provided you with a brief summary of a few basic facts about oak above, and you will probably have realised that it is quite a prized type of wood. Only the most well-to-do homes and most well endowed libraries would be able to consider an oak library table for their premises.

One of my true favorite oak library tables is the Vintage French Louis XIII style oak library table : its exquisite twisted legs are liable to distract you from your studies as you run your feet along it. (Although you shouldn’t – it’s a $5,000 piece!) Its origins are, of course, France, and its era the 1930s. Alternatively, you could try an extremely upmarket English Georgian piece from the 1820s, an oak writing table with a far more square (typically Georgian) appearance. Its dainty legs and small drawers are also quite typical of the period, and its condition shows just how durable oak really is, even after all that use from writing. Unfortunately, this particular table I saw in a furniture store had a rather hefty price tag of around $12,000 – enough to burn a hole in most people’s pockets, and then some! This sort of antique oak library table is understandably out of the price range of most people, so perhaps, after careful consideration, you should consider modern remakes of the styles in question. For example, while a Georgian antique could cost you $10-20,000, you can get an almost identical modern oak remake for around two to three thousand dollars. The advantage of a modern oak library table is that you get all the freshness and sturdiness of a modern piece of furniture, and all the tradition of an antique piece.

Whichever oak library table you decide to buy, you have to take account of a few constant factors: your budget, your house (decor), and your intended uses. If your budget is high, you have a traditional house and the oak library table you want to buy is mainly going to be for display/aesthetic purposes, try to focus on an antique oak library table. If on the other hand you are keeping a close eye on your budget, have a modern house and want to actually use your oak library table, then perhaps a more modern version is best for your needs.