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Antique Late 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Refectory Dining Table – Fine Quality
For sale by Prior and Willis
for sale €2,211     $2,400
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Antique Late 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Refectory Dining Table – Fine Quality

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique Late 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Refectory Dining Table – Fine Quality

This late 19th-century oak refectory dining table exudes attractive age, colour, and patina. A rare decorative find, it is full of charm and character, and would make a wonderful statement piece in the right setting.

Features and Craftsmanship

Circa 1890

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Oak construction

Arts & Crafts style with simple, strong lines

Condition

In very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with period furniture. No woodworm holes present.

Dimensions

Width: 183cm

Depth: 70cm

Height: 77cm

Kneehole height: 73cm

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8895

Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

A solid and stylish example of Arts & Crafts design, this oak refectory table is perfect for both formal and casual dining settings.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Oak Refectory Dining Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195898
Dealers Internal Reference
8895
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique Late 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Refectory Dining Table – Fine Quality

This late 19th-century oak refectory dining table exudes attractive age, colour, and patina.

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A rare decorative find, it is full of charm and character, and would make a wonderful statement piece in the right setting.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. An antique late 19th-century solid oak Arts and Crafts refectory dining table featuring shaped trestle ends and a tusked tenon stretcher.
fig 1. Antique Late 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Refectory Dining Table – Fine Quality

Features and Craftsmanship

Circa 1890

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Oak construction

Arts & Crafts style with simple, strong lines

Condition

In very good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with period furniture. No woodworm holes present.

fig 2. An antique late 19th-century solid oak Arts and Crafts refectory dining table featuring shaped trestle ends and a tusked tenon stretcher.
fig 2. Antique Late 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Refectory Dining Table – Fine Quality

Dimensions

Width: 183cm

Depth: 70cm

Height: 77cm

Kneehole height: 73cm

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8895

Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

A solid and stylish example of Arts & Crafts design, this oak refectory table is perfect for both formal and casual dining settings.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Oak Refectory Dining Table to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195898
Dealers Internal Ref
8895
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Norfolk
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An antique late 19th-century solid oak Arts and Crafts refectory dining table featuring shaped trestle ends and a tusked tenon stretcher.
Antique Late 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Refectory Dining Table – Fine Quality
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An antique late 19th-century solid oak Arts and Crafts refectory dining table featuring shaped trestle ends and a tusked tenon stretcher.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTrestle end supports, Tusked tenon stretcher, Shaped cutouts, Plank top
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This late 19th-century Arts and Crafts refectory dining table is constructed from solid oak with a warm brown timber finish and attractive patina. The piece displays a rectangular plank top resting on shaped trestle end supports, joined by a central stretcher secured with tusked tenon joints and decorated with subtle shaped cutouts. Historic marks, knocks, cracks, and minor repairs are visible across the surfaces as expected from a piece of this age. The table stands 77 cm high, 183 cm wide, and 70 cm deep. Suitable for both formal and casual dining rooms or kitchens today, the table provides generous surface space for family meals and gatherings. Its sturdy trestle construction ensures stability while offering ample legroom underneath for seating. The clean, simple lines of the design complement various interior schemes ranging from traditional farmhouse to contemporary rural homes, serving as a functional centrepiece for daily use.

FAQs

Originating in medieval monasteries, refectory tables feature a long, narrow top supported by trestle ends. The Arts and Crafts movement revived this form in the late 19th century, emphasizing traditional hand-craftsmanship, exposed joinery, and honest expression of solid wood.

Traditional refectory tables utilize solid timber, typically quartersawn oak, fastened with pegged mortise and tenon joints or tusked tenons. A central stretcher connects the vertical end supports to provide structural stability without metal fasteners.

Look for structural joinery details such as exposed pegs, tusked tenons, hand-planed top surfaces, and medullary rays in quartersawn oak. Authentic pieces show genuine age-related wear around footrests and lack modern machine screws or synthetic adhesives.

Pair a heavy oak refectory table with contemporary dining chairs, modern pendant lighting, or minimalist neutral ceramics to create visual contrast while highlighting the rich grain and craftsmanship of the antique timber.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly. Protect the timber surface from direct heat, excessive moisture, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
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