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18th Century Solid Chestnut Dining Table
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for sale €6,195     $6,725
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18th Century Solid Chestnut Dining Table

18th century
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This is an extremely rare, completely original dining table made from solid chestnut. It dates to the late 17th early 18th century and is totally original. The top is over 2 inches thick and has an element of waneyness to it which only adds to the exceptional design and presence this has. It is complete with drawer which has a metal pull handle. There are no major issues with the table and the top is full of patina and original wear. The base having 5 legs is unusual and allows this to work as a dining table or large console table.

Height 76cm Width 240cm Depth 80cm

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Antique Chestnut Dining Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1238208
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SKU00002986
Description
This is an extremely rare, completely original dining table made from solid chestnut. It dates to the late 17th early 18th century and is totally original.
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The top is over 2 inches thick and has an element of waneyness to it which only adds to the exceptional design and presence this has.
TallBoy Interiors

It is complete with drawer which has a metal pull handle. There are no major issues with the table and the top is full of patina and original wear. The base having 5 legs is unusual and allows this to work as a dining table or large console table.

Height 76cm Width 240cm Depth 80cm

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Antique Chestnut Dining Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238208
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002986
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An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer.
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Archive I An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer.

18th Century Solid Chestnut Dining Table

Archive II An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View II
Archive III An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer. View XIV
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An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer.
18th century Solid chestnut dining table
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An 18th-century solid chestnut refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs, a low perimeter stretcher, and a single frieze drawer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialChestnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned baluster legs, Low stretcher base, Single frieze drawer, Hand-pegged joints
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 240 cm (94 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

This is an 18th-century French Country solid chestnut dining table in warm brown, measuring 76 cm high, 240 cm wide, and 80 cm deep. The construction uses hand-pegged joints and incorporates a thick top with a waney edge, showing a worn finish with natural patina from age. It stands on five turned baluster legs joined by a low perimeter stretcher base and includes a single frieze drawer fitted with a small metal pull handle. In a contemporary home, this rustic farmhouse table serves as a functional dining table or a large console table. It provides generous surface space for family meals or everyday display use in a dining room, kitchen, or open-plan living area.

FAQs

A refectory table is a long, rectangular table originally used for communal dining in religious institutions, which evolved into a standard fixture of European rural homes during the 18th century.

Craftsmen constructed these tables using solid native hardwoods such as chestnut or oak, featuring hand-planed timber planks, mortise and tenon joinery, wood pegging, and carved baluster supports.

Authentic period tables display hand-saw marks, natural timber shrinkage across the planks, hand-forged drawer hardware, irregular wooden pegs at the joints, and natural wear patterns along the footrests.

An antique timber table can be paired with contemporary minimalist dining chairs or mid-century modern seating to create a balanced interior contrast against neutral walls and modern lighting.

Maintain timber hydration by applying a high-quality beeswax polish periodically, keep the table away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking, and immediately wipe away liquid spills with a dry cloth.
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