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18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table
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for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
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18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table

18th century
Description

A substantial 18th-century oak refectory dining table of excellent scale, colour and character.

Constructed from solid oak, the table features a broad plank top with a beautifully aged surface and rich natural patina, developed through generations of use. Beneath, a carved frieze adds decorative interest, while the substantial turned legs are united by traditional stretchers, giving the table the strong architectural presence associated with early English country furniture.

At 244 cm long, this is a highly practical antique dining table capable of comfortably seating approximately eight to ten people. Its proportions make it particularly well suited to a country house, farmhouse kitchen, barn conversion or larger dining room, while the simple honesty of the oak also allows it to work extremely well in a more contemporary interior.

Original 18th-century refectory tables of this scale are increasingly sought after, particularly examples that retain good colour, surface and usable proportions. This table combines decorative appeal with genuine everyday practicality and would make an impressive centrepiece for a dining space.

Dimensions:

Height: 74 cm

Length: 244 cm

Depth: 81 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
244cm (96.06")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Refectory Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1241420
Description
A substantial 18th-century oak refectory dining table of excellent scale, colour and character.
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Constructed from solid oak, the table features a broad plank top with a beautifully aged surface and rich natural patina, developed through generations of use.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Beneath, a carved frieze adds decorative interest, while the substantial turned legs are united by traditional stretchers, giving the table the strong architectural presence associated with early English country furniture.

fig 1. A long 18th-century oak refectory dining table featuring a carved lunette frieze, turned baluster legs, and sturdy box stretchers.
fig 1. 18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table

At 244 cm long, this is a highly practical antique dining table capable of comfortably seating approximately eight to ten people. Its proportions make it particularly well suited to a country house, farmhouse kitchen, barn conversion or larger dining room, while the simple honesty of the oak also allows it to work extremely well in a more contemporary interior.

fig 2. A long 18th-century oak refectory dining table featuring a carved lunette frieze, turned baluster legs, and sturdy box stretchers.
fig 2. 18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table

Original 18th-century refectory tables of this scale are increasingly sought after, particularly examples that retain good colour, surface and usable proportions. This table combines decorative appeal with genuine everyday practicality and would make an impressive centrepiece for a dining space.

Dimensions:

Height: 74 cm

Length: 244 cm

Depth: 81 cm

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
244cm (96.06")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Refectory Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1241420
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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A long 18th-century oak refectory dining table featuring a carved lunette frieze, turned baluster legs, and sturdy box stretchers.
18th Century Carved Oak Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLunette carving, Turned baluster legs, Box stretchers, Plank top
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 244 cm (96 in)

This substantial 18th-century oak refectory dining table is constructed from solid timber with a warm brown finish, featuring a broad plank top, a carved lunette frieze, turned baluster legs and traditional box stretchers. The aged surface displays a rich natural patina, visible grain, and minor wear developed through generations of use, while the strong architectural presence of early English country furniture defines its rustic farmhouse style. Measuring 74 cm high, 81 cm wide and 244 cm deep, the table comfortably seats approximately eight to ten people and makes an impressive centrepiece. It works well in a country house, farmhouse kitchen, barn conversion, larger dining room or a contemporary interior.

FAQs

Originally created for dining halls in medieval monasteries, refectory tables are long, narrow wooden tables designed to seat large numbers of people. By the 17th and 18th centuries, they became standard furnishings in English country houses and farmhouses.

These tables were primarily crafted from native hardwoods such as English oak. Construction techniques typically feature hand-planed top planks, pegged mortise and tenon joints, turned legs, and low peripheral stretchers designed to keep feet off cold floors.

Look for hand-hewn wood surfaces, original wooden joint pegs, natural shrinkage along the grain, and uneven wear patterns on the stretchers from centuries of footrest use. Authentic period pieces also display deep, uneven oxidisation and patination in unpolished areas.

Pair the substantial wood structure with contemporary dining chairs, such as mid-century leather or minimalist upholstered seats, to create visual contrast. Keep table settings minimal with natural linen runners and simple ceramic tableware to let the historic wood grain stand out.

Clean the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve wood hydration. Keep the table away from direct heat sources or high humidity to prevent timber movement and cracking.
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