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A Large French Oak Farmhouse Table, Table Monastère
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A Large French Oak Farmhouse Table, Table Monastère

19th century
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A Large French Oak Farmhouse Table, Table Monastère

This is a Superb piece in both looks and Quality it is a Very Heavy Solid Oak Country Table, a refectory table from Brittany, the top is made from 3” thick planks of oak

The table is a typically French style known over there as a Monastery table, the table legs and feet are 6” thick

The table is a beautiful faded Golden Colour, it has an old waxed finish, it is sound and does not wobble, and it can be dismantled for ease of access, a superb slightly rustic piece and will stand up to no end of further use

The table is very heavy, 84” long, 35” wide and 31” high.

AW57

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
214cm (84.25")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Oak Monastery Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1159076
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AW57
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A Large French Oak Farmhouse Table, Table Monastère
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This is a Superb piece in both looks and Quality it is a Very Heavy Solid Oak Country Table, a refectory table from Brittany, the top is made from 3” thick planks of oak.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A large French oak monastery dining table featuring a thick rectangular plank top supported by heavy trestle end legs and a pegged stretcher.
fig 1. A Large French Oak Farmhouse Table, Table Monastère

The table is a typically French style known over there as a Monastery table, the table legs and feet are 6” thick

The table is a beautiful faded Golden Colour, it has an old waxed finish, it is sound and does not wobble, and it can be dismantled for ease of access, a superb slightly rustic piece and will stand up to no end of further use

The table is very heavy, 84” long, 35” wide and 31” high.

AW57

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
214cm (84.25")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Oak Monastery Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159076
Dealers Internal Ref
AW57
Elmgarden
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A large French oak monastery dining table featuring a thick rectangular plank top supported by heavy trestle end legs and a pegged stretcher.
A Large French Oak Farmhouse Table, Table Monastère
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A large French oak monastery dining table featuring a thick rectangular plank top supported by heavy trestle end legs and a pegged stretcher.
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A monastery table, historically known in France as a Table Monastere, is a style of refectory dining table originally designed for communal dining halls in religious orders and rural estates. Characterised by robust construction, heavy trestle bases, and a central stretcher, these tables were built to accommodate large gatherings and withstand centuries of daily use.

Traditional European refectory and monastery tables were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as European oak, walnut, or chestnut. Construction relies on historic joinery techniques, including thick plank tops, mortise and tenon joints, and removable wooden pegs securing the horizontal stretcher beam through the end supports.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of traditional hand-planing on the timber surfaces, hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, and exposed peg construction along the base. Look for natural age-related oxidisation in the oak, uneven wear along the stretcher where feet rested, and original hand-forged hardware or wooden key fastenings.

A large oak farmhouse table acts as an anchor piece, pairing well with contemporary dining chairs, modern pendant lighting, or minimalist neutral walls to create contrast. Complement the rich wood tones with linen textiles, stoneware ceramics, or natural greenery to maintain a balanced, textured aesthetic.

To maintain solid oak furniture, clean surfaces regularly with a soft, damp cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to nourish the timber, and protect the wood finish from direct heat sources and high humidity fluctuations.
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