Oak has been a popular choice of timber for British furniture for hundreds
of years. It is commonly found in most parts of the UK, seasoned oak is
extremely hard-wearing and the wood has an attractive colour and grain.
Oak can be crafted into timeless pieces of unique furniture. It has both
durability and beauty, but can still have a modern contemporary feel.
Contemporary pieces are beautifully handcrafted, with simple but innovative
streamlined styles. A comprehensive range of stylish, dining, living,
bedroom and occasional furniture, all of which are available in a wide
choice of colours and finishes, makes oak furniture adaptable to a wide
range of home environments and design styles.

When contemplating investment in oak furniture, it is crucial to understand
the significance of the term solid oak furniture, rather than just
oak furniture. Solid oak furniture is generally regarded as being the
highest quality. It is made, as the name suggests, using only genuine solid
oak timbers. This usually includes the bases of any drawers and the backs of
cabinets. Joint are dovetailed wherever possible and handles / fittings are
high-quality.

Contrastingly, when used by retailers, the term “oak furniture” can include
oak mixed with ash, the sections being glued together and finished with an
oak veneer “Oak furniture” can also include items which should be classed as
“oak finish”. These are constructed from particle board finished with a wood
veneer. Since the particle board is made from shavings of many kinds,
including softwoods, it has no grain structure. This results in a far
smaller strength to weight ratio than solid timber.