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Large 17th Century Oak Refectory Table. kitchen/dining.

17th century

For Sale by Dickinsons Antiques

Description

A very good oak six legged refectory table dating to the later part of the 17th Century.

Having a three piece cleated top, sitting on six tapering turned legs which are joined by a moulded peripheral stretcher.

In excellent original condition and of a good colour and patina. Rare to find a table of this age in a remarkably untouched condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

363cm (142.91")

Depth

78cm (30.71")

Declaration

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Refectory Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1020822

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Description

A very good oak six legged refectory table dating to the later part of the 17th Century.

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Having a three piece cleated top, sitting on six tapering turned legs which are joined by a moulded peripheral stretcher.

Dickinsons Antiques

In excellent original condition and of a good colour and patina. Rare to find a table of this age in a remarkably untouched condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

363cm (142.91")

Depth

78cm (30.71")

Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Refectory Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1020822

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Dickinsons Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020

Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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A refectory table is a long, narrow dining table originally designed for communal meals in monastic halls during the Middle Ages, which became a prominent feature in domestic dining rooms throughout the 17th century.

These tables were constructed primarily from solid oak using hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, secured with wooden pegs, featuring thick plank tops and turned legs connected by low perimeter stretchers.

Authentic period pieces display hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular peg construction, natural wood shrinkage around joints, and historic surface patination with dark oxidisation in recessed areas.

A long oak refectory table serves as a central focal point when combined with modern minimalist seating, neutral linen upholstery, and contemporary pendant lighting to contrast historical structure with clean lines.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly along the wood grain while keeping the table away from direct heat sources and moisture variations.

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