Sold 14 June 2025 · Helios and Co Antiques

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Description

17thc Oak Refrectory Table Carved Rails

Nicely Carved Frieze

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Refectory Table to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

178cm (70.08")

Depth

85cm (33.46")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1079063

Dealers Internal Reference

IT024724

Dealers Notes

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Helios & Co Antiques was Founded in 1978 by John Skiba & Barry Walters who have built their Business into a Multi Million pound Worldwide concern Supplying both Trade & Private Clients.

Our Extensive Showrooms, some 15 in all, (7500sq feet) offer a Vast Selection of Antiques from all Periods, Displaying good quality Furniture Pictures Clocks and Decorative Accessories, with Showcases Displaying Porcelain, Silver, Glass, Jewellery etc.

Description

17thc Oak Refrectory Table Carved Rails

Nicely Carved Frieze

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Refectory Table to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

178cm (70.08")

Depth

85cm (33.46")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1079063

Dealers Internal Ref

IT024724

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Helios and Co Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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A rectangular 17th century oak refectory table featuring planked top construction, carved rails, and heavy turned legs connected by floor stretchers.

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Northamptonshire
NN7 4QD
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Tables
Period17th century
StyleJacobean / 17th Century
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlanked top, Turned legs, Stretcher base, Carved rails
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 178 cm (70 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

FAQs

Refectory tables originated in monasteries during the medieval period, where they were used by monks for communal dining in the refectory. By the 17th century, the design evolved for domestic use in manor houses and halls, featuring sturdy timbers and stretcher bases.

These tables were constructed primarily from native English oak, joined using traditional pegged mortise and tenon joints. The tops typically consisted of thick planks held together by cleated ends, supported by heavy turned legs and low stretchers.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved tool marks, uneven plank widths, shrinkage cracks, and deep patination accumulated over centuries of use. Pegs should be irregular and hand-rived rather than machine-turned.

Pair the historical piece with contemporary minimalist dining chairs to create a striking contrast between old and new textures. The warm wood tones anchor open-plan dining spaces or grand kitchens effectively.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber splitting. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and occasionally apply a traditional beeswax to nourish the finish.