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Late 19th/early 20th Century English Pine Refectory Table (Provenance - Charterhouse School)
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Late 19th/early 20th Century English Pine Refectory Table (Provenance - Charterhouse School)

19th century
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Late 19th/Early 20th Century English Pine Refectory Table (Provenance - Charterhouse School)

A large and impressive English oak refectory table of 9ft in length, the rectangular top has a moulded edge, raised on bold X-frame end supports, united by a long central stretcher. The table has a particularly pleasing simplicity of design, with good proportions and a warm, naturally aged colour throughout.

Provenance:

The table comes directly from Charterhouse School, one of England’s historic public schools, which moved from London to its celebrated Godalming campus in the late nineteenth century.

H 76cm x W 274cm x D 90cm


H 30” x W 107¾” x D 35½”

(#4138)

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
274cm (107.87")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this English Pine Refectory Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239937
Dealers Internal Reference
4138
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Late 19th/Early 20th Century English Pine Refectory Table (Provenance - Charterhouse School)
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A large and impressive English oak refectory table of 9ft in length, the rectangular top has a moulded edge, raised on bold X-frame end supports, united by a long central stretcher.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The table has a particularly pleasing simplicity of design, with good proportions and a warm, naturally aged colour throughout.

fig 1. An English pine refectory dining table featuring a rectangular plank top resting on an X-frame trestle base with a central stretcher.
fig 1. Late 19th/early 20th Century English Pine Refectory Table (Provenance - Charterhouse School)

Provenance:

The table comes directly from Charterhouse School, one of England’s historic public schools, which moved from London to its celebrated Godalming campus in the late nineteenth century.

H 76cm x W 274cm x D 90cm


H 30” x W 107¾” x D 35½”

(#4138)

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
274cm (107.87")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this English Pine Refectory Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239937
Dealers Internal Ref
4138
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Archive I An English pine refectory dining table featuring a rectangular plank top resting on an X-frame trestle base with a central stretcher.

Late 19th/early 20th Century English Pine Refectory Table (Provenance - Charterhouse School)

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Archive VII An English pine refectory dining table featuring a rectangular plank top resting on an X-frame trestle base with a central stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII An English pine refectory dining table featuring a rectangular plank top resting on an X-frame trestle base with a central stretcher. View VIII
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Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 152
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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An English pine refectory dining table featuring a rectangular plank top resting on an X-frame trestle base with a central stretcher.
Late 19th/Early 20th Century English Pine Refectory Table (Provenance - Charterhouse School)
Ref: SA1239937
An English pine refectory dining table featuring a rectangular plank top resting on an X-frame trestle base with a central stretcher.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialPine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsX-frame legs, Central stretcher, Plank top, Trestle base
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 274 cm (108 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

This late nineteenth to early twentieth-century English refectory table follows a rustic farmhouse style, originating with provenance from Charterhouse School. Constructed from timber with a warm brown finish, the piece has a rectangular plank top with a moulded edge, supported by bold X-frame end supports and united by a long central stretcher. Visible details include natural grain markings, surface wear on the edges, and pegged joints on the trestle base. The table measures 76 cm high, 274 cm wide, and 90 cm deep. Positioned in a dining room or kitchen, this large surface provides ample seating for family meals and gatherings. Its sturdy construction and classic design suit traditional country interiors or large open-plan living spaces as a central gathering point.

A refectory table is a long, narrow dining table originally designed for communal dining in monastic refectories during the Middle Ages. Over time, the style evolved into a standard form for educational institutions and residential dining rooms, known for sturdy plank construction and trestle or turned leg supports.

Historically, refectory tables were constructed from durable native hardwoods such as oak and walnut in the medieval and Renaissance periods. By the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, softwoods like Scots pine and pitch pine became popular choices for practical, institutional, and country household furniture.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically exhibit hand-cut joinery, pegged mortise and tenon joints, and natural wear patterns on the stretchers and feet where feet rested. The timber will show oxidation, uneven grain patterns, and historic marks consistent with long-term functional use.

A pine refectory table can be styled by pairing it with contemporary mid-century or minimalist metal dining chairs to create a balanced contrast between modern and historic textures. Placing the table beneath clean-lined pendant lighting helps ground the piece in modern dining rooms or open-plan kitchen spaces.

Clean the surface regularly using a soft, slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax paste once or twice a year to nourish the timber, protect the patination, and prevent the wood from drying out.
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