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18th C French Beech Refectory Table
Youlls Antiques
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18th C French Beech Refectory Table

18th century
Description

A good large size 18th century French beech refectory / dining table with wonderful colour & patina to the top.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Beech Refectory Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1223677
Description
A good large size 18th century French beech refectory / dining table with wonderful colour & patina to the top.
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Beech Refectory Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223677
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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An 18th-century French refectory dining table constructed from beech timber with a solid plank top and a trestle base connected by a low stretcher.
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Archive I An 18th-century French refectory dining table constructed from beech timber with a solid plank top and a trestle base connected by a low stretcher.

18th C French Beech Refectory Table

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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century French refectory dining table constructed from beech timber with a solid plank top and a trestle base connected by a low stretcher.
18th C French Beech Refectory Table
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An 18th-century French refectory dining table constructed from beech timber with a solid plank top and a trestle base connected by a low stretcher.
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Refectory tables originated in the Middle Ages for use in monastic dining halls, known as refectories. Over subsequent centuries, the sturdy design featuring long plank tops and trestle or leg supports connected by stretchers was adopted in domestic country houses across Europe, particularly in France and England.

18th-century refectory tables were typically constructed from local hardwoods such as oak, beech, walnut, or fruitwood. Construction methods relied on traditional joinery, including hand-carved mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs (trunnels), breadboard ends, and heavy solid timber stretchers.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display signs of historical hand-tooling, such as adze or hand-saw marks on the undersides of planks. Look for irregular wooden pegging at joinery points, natural shrinkage across the grain over time, and genuine wear patterns along the footrest stretcher.

A long refectory table acts as a structural focal point in an open-plan kitchen or dedicated dining room. Contrast the heavy timber construction with contemporary upholstered dining chairs or mid-century seating, keeping table accessories minimal to showcase the grain and patina.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically along the direction of the timber grain to nourish the wood and protect the original finish, avoiding harsh liquid chemicals or excess moisture.
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