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Large Heals of London 1930’S Oak Refectory Dining Table
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Large Heals of London 1930’S Oak Refectory Dining Table

1920 - 1940
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Large Heals of London 1930’s Oak Refectory Dining Table

A very good quality, solid oak refectory dining table by Heals in the early thirties. A great design having the refectory style table base that has square legs on sledge feet with a joining flat central stretcher. Made using superb, quarter sawn oak. In excellent, clean and solid condition. Has enough overhang at the ends to dine at too.

Dimensions

Height: 76.5cm (30.36")

Width: 199cm (78.97")

Depth: 77cm (30.56")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Oak Refectory Dining Table to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09697955
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Quarter-sawn oak top showing broad medullary ray figuring.
Twin square uprights on sledge feet: interwar refectory pattern.
Low central stretcher joining the trestle ends.
Clean geometric lines and minimal mouldings: British 1930s modern design.
Mellow honey colour across the waxed oak surfaces.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1242565
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Description
Large Heals of London 1930’s Oak Refectory Dining Table

A very good quality, solid oak refectory dining table by Heals in the early thirties.

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A great design having the refectory style table base that has square legs on sledge feet with a joining flat central stretcher.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Made using superb, quarter sawn oak. In excellent, clean and solid condition. Has enough overhang at the ends to dine at too.

Dimensions

Height: 76.5cm (30.36")

Width: 199cm (78.97")

Depth: 77cm (30.56")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Oak Refectory Dining Table to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09697955
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Quarter-sawn oak top showing broad medullary ray figuring.
Twin square uprights on sledge feet: interwar refectory pattern.
Low central stretcher joining the trestle ends.
Clean geometric lines and minimal mouldings: British 1930s modern design.
Mellow honey colour across the waxed oak surfaces.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242565
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A 1930s solid oak refectory dining table featuring a plain rectangular top, twin upright trestle end supports, and a low central stretcher beam.

Large Heals of London 1930’S Oak Refectory Dining Table

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A 1930s solid oak refectory dining table featuring a plain rectangular top, twin upright trestle end supports, and a low central stretcher beam.
Large Heals of London 1930’s Oak Refectory Dining Table
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A 1930s solid oak refectory dining table featuring a plain rectangular top, twin upright trestle end supports, and a low central stretcher beam.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourNatural Oak
  • MotifsTrestle legs, Central stretcher, Rectangular top, Mortise and tenon joinery

This large dining table dates from the 1930s and exemplifies the Arts and Crafts style associated with Heal's of London. Constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, the piece has a natural timber finish showing distinct grain patterns across its surfaces. The structure comprises a plain rectangular top set above twin upright trestle end supports, square legs mounted on sledge feet, and a low flat central stretcher beam with visible mortise and tenon joinery. Subtle decorative mouldings sit beneath the tabletop corners, and the overall construction remains in clean, solid condition with generous overhangs at either end. Measuring 76.5 cm in height, 199 cm in width, and 77 cm in depth, the table provides ample surface area for everyday family meals and hosting dinner guests. Placed in a dining room, kitchen, or large open-plan living space, it functions well as a central gathering point for dining and entertaining. The English country house design aesthetic pairs naturally with both traditional and contemporary seating in modern homes.

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Refectory tables were originally designed during the Middle Ages for communal dining in monastic dining halls, or refectories. Over centuries, the design evolved into a standard form for domestic dining, characterized by a long rectangular top supported by trestle legs or heavy uprights connected by a low stretcher.

Traditional refectory tables are constructed from solid hardwoods, predominantly oak, using mortise and tenon joinery. The design features a substantial rectangular tabletop positioned over thick end supports or vertical posts, reinforced by a central floor-level or mid-height stretcher beam held with wooden pegs.

Authentic Heal & Son furniture from the 1930s often features a inlaid ivory or brass makers disc embedded into the drawer or underside frame. Construction is marked by high-grade quarter-sawn oak, clean geometric lines influenced by the Arts and Crafts tradition, and robust hand-finished joinery without unnecessary surface ornamentation.

A solid oak refectory table functions as a grounding centrepiece in an open-plan kitchen or formal dining space. Contrast its heavy wooden structure by surrounding it with contemporary metal frame chairs, minimalist leather seating, or mid-century dining chairs to create a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the direction of the grain twice a year to preserve moisture. Clean spills immediately with a damp cloth, avoid abrasive cleaners, and use coasters or trivets to prevent moisture rings and heat damage.
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