Antique Elm Dining Table 19th Century

Name: Large 19thc Elm Dining Table 240cms L
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240727
Price: 2250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialElm
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPlank top, Trestle base, Stretcher rail, Pegged joinery

This large dining table dates from the nineteenth century in the rustic farmhouse style, fashioned from solid elm timber with a dark brown finish. The construction presents a long rectangular plank top with visible grain patterns and patination from age, resting upon a substantial trestle base joined by a central stretcher rail and peg joints. The piece measures 240 cm in length, 90 cm in width, and 78 cm in height, with a removable top designed for easier transport. In a modern interior, this sizeable seating piece accommodates eight to ten people comfortably for dining or gatherings in a spacious kitchen or reception room. The surface displays deep honey and dark chocolate tones across the aged wood, with subtle scuffs and wear along the edges of the planking. The trestle legs terminate in shaped feet resting flat against the floor, while exposed wooden pegs secure the frame beneath the overhang of the top.

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A 19th-century refectory table typically features a long, rectangular top supported by heavy end-frames or trestles connected by a central horizontal stretcher rail. Originating in medieval monasteries, this functional design was widely produced during the 19th century using native hardwoods such as elm and oak.

Antique elm tables are constructed using solid timber boards showcasing prominent grain figure. Construction features traditional joinery, including mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut wooden pegs, and heavy plank tops secured to sturdy trestle or leg bases.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural grain distortion, slight timber shrinkage, and hand-worked surface tooling. Examination of the underside reveals hand-sawn timber marks, original peg construction, and consistent wear patterns along the stretcher rail and feet.

A large refectory table acts as a focal anchor in an open-plan kitchen or dining room. It pairs well with modern minimalist seating or classic windsor chairs, balanced by contemporary pendant lighting to contrast the substantial timber mass.

Clean the surface regularly with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth. Apply high-grade natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber patination, avoiding harsh chemicals, excessive moisture, and direct exposure to intense heat sources.

Mike Melody Antiques

Large 19thc Elm Dining Table 240cms L