Antique Elm Refectory Table 18th Century

Name: 18th Century and Later Elm and Oak Refectory Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1145049
Price: 2900 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Newbridge
Wisborough Green
Billingshurst
West Sussex
RH14 0JG
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century refectory dining table constructed with an elm plank top and an oak base featuring turned legs and lower stretchers.

18th Century And Later Elm And Oak Refectory Table

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Refectory tables originated in the Middle Ages for communal dining in monastery refectories. By the 16th and 17th centuries, the design was adopted into secular domestic spaces, becoming a standard feature of large country houses.

Traditional refectory tables were predominantly constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, elm, and walnut. They feature heavy plank tops joined with wooden pegs, mortise and tenon joinery, and low perimeter stretchers designed to keep feet off cold floors.

Authentic period tables display hand-planed top surfaces, irregular peg insertions, hand-cut joinery, and natural wear along the stretchers where feet rested. Variations in timber hue and movement across the planks over centuries also indicate period construction.

A refectory table can serve as a focal point in open-plan kitchens or dining rooms when paired with contemporary chairs or modern pendant lighting. The contrast between rustic timber and modern architectural elements balances traditional and modern design styles.

Maintain the surface by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and protect the patination. Wipe spills immediately with a damp cloth, avoid direct exposure to radiators, and use protective mats under hot dishes.

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18th Century and Later Elm and Oak Refectory Table