Fruitwood Refectory Dining Table 19th Century

Name: Early 19th Century Fruitwood Farmhouse Refectory Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227652
Price: 1695 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialFruitwood, Iron
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlank top, Breadboard ends, Side drawer, Stretcher base
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 197 cm (78 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This early 19th-century French farmhouse kitchen refectory table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm brown finish. The piece takes a rustic farmhouse style, featuring a solid four-plank top with breadboard ends, a single side drawer fitted with a dark metal pull handle, and an apron housing a central drawer. Square legs support the structure, united by a lower H-frame stretcher base, while historic repairs and marks of age remain visible across the timber surfaces. The table measures 76 cm high, 197 cm wide, and 76 cm deep. In a modern interior, this dining table provides a functional surface for family meals and gatherings, seating up to eight people comfortably. Placed within a kitchen, dining room, or open-plan living space, the rustic design works well with traditional or transitional decor schemes. The wax-finished timber brings warmth to domestic spaces, serving as a practical centerpiece for daily dining, entertaining, or meal preparation tasks.

FAQs

A refectory table is a long, narrow dining table originally designed for communal meals in monastic refectories during the Middle Ages. The style evolved over subsequent centuries into a standard format for domestic country houses and farmhouses.

These tables were typically crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, walnut, or elm. Construction often featured thick plank tops, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and wooden peg fixings alongside under-frame stretchers.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-planed surfaces, irregular peg construction, natural wear along the base stretchers where feet rested, and historical hardware such as hand-forged iron handles.

Position the table centrally in a dining room or open-plan kitchen-diner, pairing it with contemporary seating or mixed antique chairs to balance historical character with modern functionality.

Keep the wood nourished by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoid direct placement near radiator heat sources, and wipe spills immediately using a clean, damp cloth.

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