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Impressive Architectural Oak Draw Leaf Refrectory Table
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for sale €10,238     $11,113
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Impressive Architectural Oak Draw Leaf Refrectory Table

1900 - 1920
For Sale by A Brookes
Description

Impressive architectural figured golden English oak draw leaf extending refrectory table with well carved classical supports in superb condition.

Rare and impressive extending table to seat up to 14 people comfortably

Set of 10 comfortable Oak & Leather Arts and Crafts chairs available

Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Carved Oak Refectory Table to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
320cm (125.98")
Depth
98cm (38.58")
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SA1242850
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Description
Impressive architectural figured golden English oak draw leaf extending refrectory table with well carved classical supports in superb condition.

Rare and impressive extending table to seat up to 14 people comfortably

Set of 10 comfortable Oak & Leather Arts and Crafts chairs available

Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Carved Oak Refectory Table to the Edwardian era.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
320cm (125.98")
Depth
98cm (38.58")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242850
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A large carved oak refectory dining table featuring extended draw-leaf ends and carved architectural trestle legs connected by a central stretcher.
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Archive I A large carved oak refectory dining table featuring extended draw-leaf ends and carved architectural trestle legs connected by a central stretcher.

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A large carved oak refectory dining table featuring extended draw-leaf ends and carved architectural trestle legs connected by a central stretcher.
Impressive Architectural Oak Draw Leaf Refrectory table
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A large carved oak refectory dining table featuring extended draw-leaf ends and carved architectural trestle legs connected by a central stretcher.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRenaissance Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsCarved scroll supports, Trestle base, Draw-leaf extensions, Central stretcher
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 320 cm (126 in) x D 98 cm (39 in)

An impressive Edwardian refrectory table in the Renaissance Revival style, fashioned from light brown golden English oak with a figured grain and a warm honey-toned finish. The table rests on a substantial trestle base with carved scroll supports and a low central stretcher, complemented by draw-leaf extensions at either end. Visible details include deeply carved classical scrolls, raised mouldings along the table top, and brass-finished candlesticks placed on the surface. The piece measures 72 cm high, 320 cm wide, and 98 cm deep, providing generous surface space. This dining table serves as a grand centrepiece for a formal dining room in an English country house setting, designed to seat up to 14 people comfortably for large gatherings and family meals.

Refectory tables originated during the Middle Ages for use in monastic dining halls. Designed to seat large gatherings, these long, narrow wooden tables typically featured heavy stretchers and trestle bases, evolving over centuries into foundational dining furniture for grand homes.

Traditional refectory tables are crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak or walnut. Construction involves mortise-and-tenon joinery, pegged joints, and solid timber stretchers connecting architectural trestle supports or turned legs.

Authenticity is indicated by historical wood shrinkage, hand-cut joinery, pegged construction, uneven wear on stretchers from footwear, and age-appropriate patination on structural components and extension mechanisms.

Contrast the substantial timber and carved architectural details of a refectory table with contemporary upholstered dining chairs, sleek pendant lighting, or minimalist tableware to create a balanced interior aesthetic.

Preserve the timber finish by applying high-quality beeswax regularly, wiping liquid spills immediately with a soft cloth, and positioning the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent joint movement or cracking.
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