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Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table
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for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
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Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table

18th century
Description

A magnificent antique 18th century English oak refectory table,

Constructed from beautifully matured solid oak, the table features a substantial plank top displaying over two centuries of natural character, rich patination, and authentic wear acquired through generations of use. The warm honey-brown tones and exceptional grain patterns create a depth and authenticity that simply cannot be replicated in modern furniture.

The table stands on bold turned oak legs united by traditional stretchers, providing excellent structural strength while creating the classic silhouette associated with early English refectory furniture. Particularly attractive is the finely carved frieze running beneath the top, adding decorative detail while retaining the table's robust country-house character.

At an impressive 244cm in length, this is a highly versatile piece capable of seating eight to ten people comfortably, making it ideal as a dining table, kitchen table, farmhouse table, or statement piece within a period property.

Dimensions

Height: 74cm

Length: 244cm

Depth: 81cm

Condition

Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear, marks, patination, and character consistent with over 250 years of use. Structurally solid and ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
244cm (96.06")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Refectory Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1220647
Description
A magnificent antique 18th century English oak refectory table,

Constructed from beautifully matured solid oak, the table features a substantial plank top displaying over two centuries of natural character, rich patination, and authentic wear acquired through generations of use.

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The warm honey-brown tones and exceptional grain patterns create a depth and authenticity that simply cannot be replicated in modern furniture.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. An 18th century carved oak refectory dining table featuring turned legs, a carved frieze apron, and low perimeter stretchers.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table

The table stands on bold turned oak legs united by traditional stretchers, providing excellent structural strength while creating the classic silhouette associated with early English refectory furniture. Particularly attractive is the finely carved frieze running beneath the top, adding decorative detail while retaining the table's robust country-house character.

fig 2. An 18th century carved oak refectory dining table featuring turned legs, a carved frieze apron, and low perimeter stretchers.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table

At an impressive 244cm in length, this is a highly versatile piece capable of seating eight to ten people comfortably, making it ideal as a dining table, kitchen table, farmhouse table, or statement piece within a period property.

fig 3. An 18th century carved oak refectory dining table featuring turned legs, a carved frieze apron, and low perimeter stretchers.
fig 3. Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table

Dimensions

Height: 74cm

Length: 244cm

Depth: 81cm

Condition

Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear, marks, patination, and character consistent with over 250 years of use. Structurally solid and ready for everyday use.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
244cm (96.06")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Refectory Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220647
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
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An 18th century carved oak refectory dining table featuring turned legs, a carved frieze apron, and low perimeter stretchers.
Antique 18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Carved frieze, Box stretcher, Cleated top
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 244 cm (96 in) x D 81 cm (32 in)

This 18th-century English oak refectory farmhouse dining table exhibits a warm brown colour with rich patination and visible grain patterns across its plank top. The piece rests on bold turned legs, incorporates a low box stretcher, and showcases a finely carved frieze beneath the cleated top, displaying natural wear and marks accumulated through generations of use. The table measures 74 cm high, 244 cm wide, and 81 cm deep. Positioned in a period property or country-house setting, this table functions as a dining table, kitchen table, or statement piece capable of seating eight to ten people comfortably for daily use.

FAQs

A refectory table is a long, heavy dining table originally designed for communal dining in medieval monasteries and later adopted in large country houses and farmhouses.

Tables from this period were predominantly constructed from solid European oak, featuring mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden pegs, thick plank tops with cleated ends, and hand-carved decorative aprons.

Authentic pieces display irregular hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut joinery with visible wooden dowels, natural timber shrinkage over time, and a deep patina from centuries of wax polishing.

Pairing a substantial oak table with contemporary dining chairs, modern pendant lighting, or minimalistic neutral walls creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and extreme changes in humidity.
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