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17th Century Oak Refectory Table
Hesketh Antiques
for sale €6,552     $7,112
£5,600

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17th Century Oak Refectory Table

17th century
For Sale by Hesketh Antiques
Description

A wonderful 17th century oak refectory table, with a thick two plank top above a plain frieze, and ring-turned baluster supports united by stretchers, terminating in block feet.

Provenance: Private collection Woodbridge, Suffolk

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
256cm (100.79")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1177465
Description
A wonderful 17th century oak refectory table, with a thick two plank top above a plain frieze, and ring-turned baluster supports united by stretchers, terminating in block feet.

Provenance: Private collection Woodbridge, Suffolk

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
256cm (100.79")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1177465
Hesketh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hesketh Antiques Profile Page

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Hesketh Antiques
Telephone 07877 820741
Location
The Old Coach House
Lamberts Lane
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom

Shop hours:
Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30

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Hesketh Antiques
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Location: The Old Coach House, Lamberts Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DH, United Kingdom, , Shop hours:, Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30, , Or by appointment.
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A long 17th-century oak refectory table featuring turned baluster legs, low stretchers, and a thick plank top.
17TH CENTURY OAK REFECTORY TABLE
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A refectory table is a long, narrow dining table originally designed during the Middle Ages for communal dining in monastic refectories. Over time, the design became a staple in country houses, prized for its generous length and solid construction.

Refectory tables from this era were primarily constructed from solid native timber, such as oak or walnut, using hand-planed planks. Joinery relied on traditional mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden dowel pegs, often supported by turned legs and low perimeter stretchers.

Authentic period tables feature hand-hewn tool marks, irregularities in the grain, hand-cut wooden pegs, and uneven wear along the stretcher rails from centuries of foot placement. Original patination and evidence of natural age shrinkage around joints are also key indicators.

An antique refectory table serves as a strong architectural centrepiece when paired with modern dining chairs, such as mid-century leather or minimalist upholstered seats. The warm timber tones contrast effectively against contemporary minimalist plaster walls or concrete flooring.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and clear of standing liquid to protect the historical surface patina.
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