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17th Century Oak Refectory / Dining Table Charles II Period
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17th Century Oak Refectory / Dining Table Charles II Period

17th century
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A 17th-century English oak refectory table from the Charles II period (1660–1685)

It features a lovely original patina with a warm natural colour from centuries of age and use. The table retains its original two-plank top, stretchers, and refined, elegant baluster-turned supports. It’s in lovely original condition totally usable on a daily basis, and easily seats six. The table is available on its own for £1800 or with the option to purchase it together with a set of six additional 18th-century oak chairs for £2,500.

Dimensions: 189 cm L x 63 cm D x 76 cm H

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
189cm (74.41")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

School House Antiques has dated this Oak Refectory Dining Table to the 17th Century.

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SA1224077
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Description
A 17th-century English oak refectory table from the Charles II period (1660–1685)

It features a lovely original patina with a warm natural colour from centuries of age and use.

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The table retains its original two-plank top, stretchers, and refined, elegant baluster-turned supports.
School House Antiques

It’s in lovely original condition totally usable on a daily basis, and easily seats six. The table is available on its own for £1800 or with the option to purchase it together with a set of six additional 18th-century oak chairs for £2,500.

Dimensions: 189 cm L x 63 cm D x 76 cm H

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
189cm (74.41")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this Oak Refectory Dining Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224077
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A dark oak refectory dining table paired with six matching carved wooden dining chairs set on a parquet floor.
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Archive I A dark oak refectory dining table paired with six matching carved wooden dining chairs set on a parquet floor.

17th Century Oak Refectory / Dining Table Charles II Period

Archive II A dark oak refectory dining table paired with six matching carved wooden dining chairs set on a parquet floor. View II
Archive III A dark oak refectory dining table paired with six matching carved wooden dining chairs set on a parquet floor. View III
Archive IV A dark oak refectory dining table paired with six matching carved wooden dining chairs set on a parquet floor. View IV
Archive V A dark oak refectory dining table paired with six matching carved wooden dining chairs set on a parquet floor. View V
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A dark oak refectory dining table paired with six matching carved wooden dining chairs set on a parquet floor.
17th Century oak Refectory / Dining Table Charles II Period
Ref: SA1224077
A dark oak refectory dining table paired with six matching carved wooden dining chairs set on a parquet floor.
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  • ObjectDining Sets
  • Period17th century
  • StyleCharles II
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved backrests, Turned legs, Stretcher base, Plank top
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 189 cm (74 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This seventeenth-century English refectory dining table comes from the Charles II period and is accompanied by six matching carved wooden dining chairs. The set is formed entirely from dark brown oak, displaying a warm natural timber colour and a visible original patina across every surface. The table possesses a two-plank top mounted upon a stretcher base with refined baluster-turned supports, while the six high-backed chairs exhibit pierced and intricately carved crest rails alongside stepped H-stretchers connecting block-and-turned legs. The main table stands 76 cm high, 189 cm wide, and 63 cm deep, easily accommodating six diners for daily family meals. This traditional arrangement suits a dining room or a country house kitchen setting, providing functional antique seating for gatherings and entertaining.

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A refectory table is a long, narrow wooden dining table originally designed for communal meals in monastic refectories during the Medieval and Renaissance eras. By the 17th century, these sturdy tables became central features in private manor houses and domestic dining spaces.

authentic 17th-century refectory tables were constructed from solid native hardwoods, predominantly oak. Construction features include pegged mortise and tenon joinery, thick plank tops, turned or trestle legs, and low stretcher rails designed to raise feet off cold stone floors.

Period Charles II furniture features distinct hand-carved scrollwork or geometric ornamentation, original wooden peg construction, and deep oxidisation within the timber grain. Examination beneath the tabletop reveals hand-hewn tool marks, irregular proportions, and natural wood shrinkage consistent with age.

A historical oak dining set serves as an architectural anchor when paired with modern lighting fixtures, neutral wall palettes, and contemporary artwork. Simple tableware and minimalist flooring help balance the dark visual weight and intricate carvings of early oak furniture.

Maintain period oak by dusting regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish twice annually to protect the natural patina. Position the table away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood movement, warping, or splitting.
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