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Unusual Oak Refectory Table
Athey Antiques
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450

Athey Antiques

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Unusual Oak Refectory Table

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Super quality solid oak refectory table with peg joints and most unusual in that all legs have quad column supports.

With some marks / scuffs etc commensurate with age and use but overall this very handsome table is in good, sound condition and a really lovely quality piece.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 30.5" 77 cm

Length 72" 183 cm

Width 32" 82 cm

All sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Refectory Table to the 1890s.

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SA1179079
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Description
Super quality solid oak refectory table with peg joints and most unusual in that all legs have quad column supports.
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With some marks / scuffs etc commensurate with age and use but overall this very handsome table is in good, sound condition and a really lovely quality piece.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 30.5" 77 cm

Length 72" 183 cm

Width 32" 82 cm

All sizes approximate.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Refectory Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179079
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3806
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Athey Antiques Profile Page

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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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An antique oak refectory table featuring a rectangular top resting on clustered turned column trestle supports joined by a central floor stretcher.
Unusual oak refectory table
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A refectory table is a long, narrow dining table originally designed for communal meals in medieval monasteries and educational institutions. They are distinguished by sturdy timber construction, trestle or turned legs, and stretchers designed to keep feet off cold stone floors.

Traditional refectory tables were hand-crafted using solid timber joined with pegged mortise and tenon joints. The tops were typically made from wide planks secured to a heavy apron, supported by carved or turned column legs anchored by thick stretchers.

Authentic pieces display irregular tool marks, hand-carved details, and historical wear patterns along the stretchers and tabletop edges. Examination of the underside often reveals hand-sawn timber marks, wooden pegs, and natural shrinkage across the grain.

An antique refectory table can be paired with contemporary dining chairs, such as modern leather or upholstered seating, to create a balanced contrast. Placing contemporary ceramics or a minimalist lighting pendant above the table highlights the rich texture of the historic wood.

Maintain solid oak tables by wiping the surface with a soft, slightly damp cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish. Spills should be blotted immediately, and direct heat sources or extreme humidity changes should be avoided to prevent timber movement.
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