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18th Century Oak Hall Table/ Refectory Table
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18th Century Oak Hall Table/ Refectory Table

18th century
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An exceptional antique oak refectory table with a plank top with round corners and cleated ends. There is a floral relief frieze which would have been later carved (19th Century) The whole is raised on thick barley twist legs and united by lower outer stretchers.

The patina is fabulous and this particular table is the best example of its kind which we have ever come across.

Circa 1750

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Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Refectory Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1237226
Dealers Internal Reference
A0529
Description
An exceptional antique oak refectory table with a plank top with round corners and cleated ends.
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There is a floral relief frieze which would have been later carved (19th Century) The whole is raised on thick barley twist legs and united by lower outer stretchers.
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fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak refectory table featuring carved apron details, spiral barley twist legs, and a perimeter stretcher base.
fig 1. 18th Century Oak Hall Table/ Refectory Table

The patina is fabulous and this particular table is the best example of its kind which we have ever come across.

Circa 1750

We can discuss delivery in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Refectory Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237226
Dealers Internal Ref
A0529
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I An 18th-century dark oak refectory table featuring carved apron details, spiral barley twist legs, and a perimeter stretcher base.

18th Century Oak Hall Table/ Refectory Table

Archive II An 18th-century dark oak refectory table featuring carved apron details, spiral barley twist legs, and a perimeter stretcher base. View II
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An 18th-century dark oak refectory table featuring carved apron details, spiral barley twist legs, and a perimeter stretcher base.
18th Century Oak Hall Table/ Refectory Table
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An 18th-century dark oak refectory table featuring carved apron details, spiral barley twist legs, and a perimeter stretcher base.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTables
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Oak
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, carved apron, stretcher base, plank top
  • SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 176 cm (69 in) x D 73 cm (29 in)

This 18th century oak hall table and refectory table serves as a functional centrepiece for a traditional hallway, dining space, or reception room. The dark brown timber displays a rich aged finish with a polished plank top and rounded corners. Elaborate carved details adorn the frieze with floral relief patterns, complemented by sturdy barley twist legs and a perimeter stretcher base underneath. Natural signs of age appear across the surface with visible wood grain and variations in tone. Practical proportions measure 76.5 cm high, 176 cm wide, and 73 cm deep. Placement suits a spacious country house interior, functioning effectively as a serving surface or a display console against a wall. The substantial construction provides a stable structure for everyday domestic use while maintaining historic character. Solid timber components connect securely through traditional joinery methods, incorporating lower stretchers for additional support. The design coordinates easily with antique seating and period architectural surroundings.

FAQs

A refectory table is a long, narrow table originally designed for communal dining in monastery refectories during the Middle Ages. Over time, the design transitioned into domestic settings, becoming a standard form for grand dining rooms and entrance halls.

Tables from this period were primarily constructed using solid native oak joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints held by wooden pegs. Surface decoration often featured hand-carved friezes, turnings such as barley twists, and thick plank tops supported by heavy stretchers.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-tooling, including uneven saw marks, hand-carved details, and hand-cut peg joinery. The timber typically shows natural shrinkage across the grain over centuries, alongside a deep, aged patina that cannot be replicated artificially.

An antique refectory table functions effectively as a focal point in a spacious hallway, behind a large sofa, or in a contemporary dining setting. Pairing heavy dark oak with streamlined modern seating or neutral linen elements creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and clean modern lines.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timbers moisture and sheen. Keep the table away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or drying.
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