Antique Oak Refectory Table 19th Century

Name: Unusual Oak Refectory Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1179079
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Arts & Crafts Oak Drop Leaf Refectory Dining Table, Circa 1920

1920

Antique Large 20th Century Oak Dining Table | Seats Eight

1920

Oak Refectory Dining Table Seats Eight

1900

Oak Jacobean Style Refectory Dining Table

1920

Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table

1920

Large Jacobean Revival Oak Refectory Dining Table

1910

Jacobean Style Oak Draw-leaf Dining Table

1910

Antique Oak Extending Refectory Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Table

1920

Carved Oak Refectory Dining Table with Pull-out Extensions

1910

Large 17th.c. Style Oak Refectory Table C.1890

1890

Draw Leaf Table

1900

Antique 17th Century Style Oak Refectory Table

1930

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Tables
Period19th century
StyleJacobean Revival
MaterialOak
ColourMedium Brown
MotifsClustered column legs, Trestle base, Floor stretcher, Plank top
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

This unusual refectory table belongs to the Jacobean Revival period, dating from 1890. Constructed from solid oak, the piece exhibits a warm medium brown timber colour with visible natural grain and standard marks and scuffs commensurate with age and use. The design incorporates a rectangular plank top resting upon an architectural trestle base. Each end features four turned column supports arranged in a tight cluster, linked by a heavy horizontal floor stretcher running the full length between the trestle feet. Peg joints secure the substantial wooden construction, while moulded edges frame the thick top surface. Standing at 77 cm high, 183 cm wide, and 82 cm deep, the table is sound and sturdy in overall condition. Such a substantial dining table suits placement as a central dining surface in a traditional kitchen, a dining room, or an English country house interior. The robust proportions provide ample seating space along both sides for everyday meals or formal dinner gatherings. The classical architectural details and turned column motifs coordinate well with traditional wooden chairs and heritage interior schemes.

FAQs

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.

Athey Antiques

Unusual Oak Refectory Table

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Arts & Crafts Oak Drop Leaf Refectory Dining Table, Circa 1920