Fruitwood Refectory or Kitchen Table 18th Century

Name: Fruitwood Refectory or Kitchen Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1234293
Price: 2200 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period18th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialFruitwood, Wrought Iron
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlank top, metal support braces, end stretchers, tapered legs
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 205 cm (81 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This early nineteenth-century French country style refectory or kitchen dining table is fashioned from warm brown fruitwood timber, paired with dark legs and metal support braces. The rectangular piece shows a multi-plank top with an apron below, standing upon square tapering legs connected by end stretchers, complemented by curved wrought iron corner brackets at the upper frame. Surface characteristics include natural wood grain variation and gentle ageing visible across the timber top. Practical dimensions are 71 cm high, 205 cm wide, and 76 cm deep. Suitable for everyday dining, this table functions well as a central seating surface in a kitchen, dining room, or open-plan living space. The rustic farmhouse aesthetic accommodates both casual family meals and formal gatherings, pairing easily with traditional or transitional seating arrangements. Daily placement serves food preparation, social gatherings, and homework activities alike, providing a sturdy surface for domestic use.

FAQs

Pairing a wooden refectory table with modern dining chairs or minimalist metal seating creates a clean contrast between historic timber and contemporary design. Placing the table beneath architectural pendant lighting highlights the surface texture while maintaining an uncluttered aesthetic.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry cloth and apply a neutral beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber. Protect the polished surface from hot items and liquids using table mats, and maintain stable ambient humidity to limit timber movement.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural wear on the surface, hand-planed timber unevenness, and traditional joinery rather than modern uniform fasteners. Look for natural timber shrinkage, original oxidation around iron fittings, and age-consistent wear on the stretchers where feet rested.

Traditional refectory tables are constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, or walnut, featuring thick timber tops assembled with tongue-and-groove or dowelled joints. The base typically includes mortise and tenon joinery, low stretchers, and occasionally forged iron bracing for stability.

A refectory table is a long, narrow table originally designed for communal dining in monastic dining halls during the Middle Ages. Over centuries, the design evolved into a standard style for domestic dining rooms, characterised by multi-plank tops and sturdy leg structures.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Fruitwood Refectory or Kitchen Table

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