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Bleached Oak Refectory Table
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for sale €2,223     $2,413
£1,900

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Bleached Oak Refectory Table

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Chapel Antiques
Description

A very attractive refectory table made of solid oak with baluster ends with a central bar.The oak is quarter sawn and has a very good figure. There is plenty of overhang at each end to seat an extra two people.The top is slim with a made up of four planks and for a large table is quite elegant .

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
260.5cm (102.56")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Chapel Antiques has dated this Bleached Oak Refectory Table to the 1910s.

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SA1177122
Description
A very attractive refectory table made of solid oak with baluster ends with a central bar.The oak is quarter sawn and has a very good figure. There is plenty of overhang at each end to seat an extra two people.The top is slim with a made up of four planks and for a large table is quite elegant .
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
260.5cm (102.56")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Chapel Antiques has dated this Bleached Oak Refectory Table to the 1910s.

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SA1177122
Chapel Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011
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Telephone 01749 675 956 or 07814 686 424
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The Old Chapel
Wookey Hole
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1BP
United Kingdom
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A long bleached oak refectory table featuring turned baluster pedestal supports connected by a low central stretcher.
Bleached Oak Refectory Table
Ref: SA1177122
A long bleached oak refectory table featuring turned baluster pedestal supports connected by a low central stretcher.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourPale Oak
  • MotifsTurned baluster legs, Trestle base, Central stretcher, Plank top
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 260.5 cm (103 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This refectory table from 1910 follows a rustic farmhouse style, constructed entirely from solid quarter-sawn oak with a pale bleached timber finish that displays a pronounced natural figure. The design incorporates a slim rectangular top composed of four joined wooden planks, supported by two robust turned baluster pedestal legs positioned at either end. These pedestals connect to flat wooden feet at the base and are linked together by a low central stretcher bar running lengthwise along the floor. Generous overhangs extend past each pedestal support at both ends of the table. The piece measures 75 cm high, 260.5 cm wide, and 76 cm deep, providing substantial length for seating multiple people along the sides and additional guests at the ends. In a contemporary home, this table serves as a functional dining surface in a kitchen or dining room, offering an expansive setup for daily meals or large gatherings.

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Originating in the Middle Ages, refectory tables were long, narrow dining tables used by monks in monastery dining halls, later becoming a staple of country house dining rooms across Europe.

Traditional refectory tables are crafted from solid hardwoods like oak, featuring heavy turned baluster legs joined by a low central stretcher to provide structural stability over long spans.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-hewn timber, traditional peg joinery, and natural wear patterns along the foot stretchers caused by centuries of use.

Pair light-toned bleached oak with contemporary upholstered dining chairs or minimalist benches, complementing the organic grain with neutral linen textiles and simple ceramic tableware.

Protect pale oak surfaces by using table runners or placemats, wiping spills immediately with a damp cloth, and applying a clear, matte beeswax periodically to protect the timber without altering its colour.
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