Oak Refectory Dining Table 1900 - 1920

Name: 20th Century Refectory Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1232354
Price: 7800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleRustic
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlank top, Trestle base, Stretcher rail, Pegged joinery

This early 20th century refectory table follows a rustic style, manufactured in England around 1910. The piece is constructed from solid oak, displaying a warm brown colour with visible wood grain across its expansive surface. The table consists of a long rectangular plank top resting on a sturdy framework. Six chamfered square posts form the supports, arranged in three pairs connected near the floor by a low horizontal stretcher rail. The timber shows natural grain patterns, tonal variation across the surface, and pegged joinery details along the joints of the base. Measuring 300 cm long by 90 cm wide, the table offers substantial surface area. Such a large dining table suits placement in a spacious kitchen, country dining room, or open plan living space for family meals and gatherings. The traditional design coordinates with farmhouse, rustic, or period interior schemes, accommodating numerous seats along its length. The neutral wood tone blends with a range of flooring and wall colours while providing a functional centrepiece for daily use and entertaining.

FAQs

A refectory table is a long, sturdy table originally designed for communal dining in monastic refectories during the Middle Ages, later adapted for residential country homes.

Refectory tables are traditionally crafted from durable hardwoods such as oak or walnut, often incorporating thick plank tops, trestle legs, and floor-level stretchers.

Look for traditional mortise and tenon joinery, natural timber grain wear, stretcher rails showing foot-rest wear, and honest hand-finished construction.

Pair a substantial wooden refectory table with contrasting modern dining chairs or full-length benches, keeping tableware understated to highlight the natural timber finish.

Maintain the timber surface by applying clear beeswax periodically, wiping up liquid spills immediately, and keeping the table away from direct heat sources to prevent movement.

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