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About Us
Jack and Jackie Simonini we are a husband and wife partnership and have specialised in early English oak and country furniture from the medieval period to the 17th century for over 35 years.

Our ever varying collection of Early English antiques  often includes medieval furniture, 16th and 17th century oak refectory tables, four poster beds, dressers, coffers, dated furniture, English medieval works of art including medieval sculpture, European medieval sculpture and metalware. early metalware, rare alms boxes, four poster beds,  oak panels, oak coffers, rare antique oak tables, chests and cupbaords and much more.

We are elected members of BADA, LAPADA and CINOA.

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At Period Oak Antiques, you will find a huge variety of antique oak furniture that spans different eras and periods. Our wide variety of antique oak items which are personally selected by us includes some rare and extraordinary pieces from the medieval periods and the Elizabethan and Tudor period. You will find a large collection of oak and country furniture, from the medieval period, gothic period, Elizabethan period and Jacobean oak furniture through to the late 17th century including the exceptional antique four poster bed. Also English medieval sculpture and European medieval sculpture, works of art and metalware.

Antique lovers can give stunning antique makeovers to their homes by selecting the right pieces of furniture from amongst the wide variety of early oak antique tables, antique dressers, oak seating, oak chest and drawers, antique four poster beds etc.

Whether it is a bulk purchase by a designer or trader or a purchase by an antique lover, Period Oak Antiques assures you that all your requirements will be fulfilled in the most efficient and professional manner.

USEFUL TIPS :
- When purchasing a piece of antique country furniture, firstly you should fall in love with the piece and it should fulfil your requirements. Secondly you should look for originality because the more original the piece is, the more valuable it will remain.
- Good original patina, whether dark or light in colour, a true patina from centuries of polishing cannot be faked. Beware of pieces that are over polished. Some restorers tend to over polish a piece to a too high a gloss. This tends to devalue the piece and hides restorations. Knocks and scratches are all part of its history and only enhance a piece.
- Thirdly and most importantly enjoy hunting!

How to Buy From us
We accept payment by bank transfer.
 

Shipping
If you have seen an item on our website and wonder how much it would cost to ship to your location, we can get you a quotation.

We can organise shipping of your antiques to any part of the world. By contacting our list of specialist antique and fine art shippers, we obtain the best possible price for our customers. Prices include collection from us here in the Lake District, packaging, all documentation, air or sea freight, Customs clearance and insurance, plus delivery to the final destination. Alternatively, it is possible for the customer to save money by collecting the purchase from the port or airport of arrival. We also, of course, are well accustomed to dealing with our clients' own shippers.

Antiques Finders Service
Let us search for those hard to find antiques for you