Oak Refectory Dining Table 1900 - 1920

Name: Oak Refectory Dining Table Seats Eight
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236199
Price: 775 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A rectangular solid oak refectory dining table featuring a carved frieze, carved bulbous turned legs, and a low stretcher base.

Oak Refectory Dining Table Seats Eight

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ObjectDining Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleJacobean Revival
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved frieze, Bulbous turned legs, Stretcher base, Plank top

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Refectory tables originated in the Middle Ages for use in monastic dining halls, known as refectories. These long, substantial wooden tables were designed to seat large gatherings and became common in domestic manor houses during the Tudor and Jacobean periods.

Traditional refectory tables are constructed primarily from solid native hardwoods such as oak or elm. The construction typically relies on mortise and tenon joinery held together with wooden pegs, featuring a thick plank top supported by heavy turned legs and a sturdy low stretcher base.

Authentic period examples and high-quality historical revivals display hand-planed top surfaces, historic pegged joint construction, and hand-carved decorative elements such as carved friezes or cup-and-cover turned legs. Look for genuine wear along the stretcher bars and a natural wax patina developed over time.

A refectory table acts as a focal point in both traditional and contemporary dining rooms. Balance its heavy timber frame by pairing it with streamlined modern dining chairs or modern upholstered seating, setting it against neutral wall tones to highlight the carved woodwork.

Maintain solid oak tables by dusting regularly with a clean, dry lint-free cloth and applying a coat of natural beeswax once or twice a year. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting, and clean spills immediately with a dampened cloth.

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Oak Refectory Dining Table Seats Eight