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A 17th Century Refectory Table.

Name: A 17th Century Refectory Table.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1155873
Price: 5000 GBP
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17th century

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A 17th century English refectory table constructed from oak and elm. The table is a one piece table, so the top does not detach. The base of the table has large bulbous turned legs joined by large chunky stretchers, the front top rail carved with a guilloche design. The top has wavy elm boards with mitred cleats all the way round, the boards on the top also have an abundance of graffiti, with the names, initials along with dates of previous people who have sat at the table. The surface patina of this table has the most wonderful colour and shows a few restorations here and there, but it is in excellent condition and it very robust.

Measurements

Height 75cm x length 185cm x depth 79cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

185cm (72.83")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Declaration

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

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SA1155873

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Description

A 17th century English refectory table constructed from oak and elm. The table is a one piece table, so the top does not detach.

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The base of the table has large bulbous turned legs joined by large chunky stretchers, the front top rail carved with a guilloche design.

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The top has wavy elm boards with mitred cleats all the way round, the boards on the top also have an abundance of graffiti, with the names, initials along with dates of previous people who have sat at the table. The surface patina of this table has the most wonderful colour and shows a few restorations here and there, but it is in excellent condition and it very robust.

Measurements

Height 75cm x length 185cm x depth 79cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

185cm (72.83")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

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SA1155873

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Originally created for communal dining in medieval monasteries, a refectory table is a long, sturdy wooden dining table that became widely adopted in residential homes during the 17th century.

Tables from this period were typically crafted from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joinery, secured with wooden pegs, and reinforced with low stretchers near the floor.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-planed timber, wooden peg construction, natural shrinkage along the top planks, period-correct carved frieze motifs, and dark oxidation in unexposed areas.

Pair the substantial oak structure with modern dining chairs, neutral linen textiles, and simple ceramic tableware to create a balanced contrast between historical woodwork and contemporary design.

Dust regularly with a dry soft cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoid direct placement next to radiators, and use protective mats to prevent moisture damage.

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