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Large French Refectory Table
For sale by Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
for sale €790     $857
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Large French Refectory Table

1900 - 1920
Description

A impressive at approx 7ft long and 3ft wide (photos don’t do the size justice ) , French period pine farmhouse table , with Plenty of leg room under the apron and will easily sit 10 adults . In very good solid condition with a thick pine top with two drawers and a grey painted apron . Ready to use .

French

Approx measurements:

Length : 200cm

Width : 100cm

Height : 78cm

Apron height : 68cm

UK Delivery £100 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this French Refectory Dining Table to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09706824
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Cleated breadboard ends across the pine top: traditional movement control on country boards.
Square tapering legs mortised into the frieze: standard regional workshop joinery.
Shallow frieze drawers with flush fronts: practical storage without reducing seating clearance.
Deep scoring and softened edges on the planks: prolonged domestic use.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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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SA1243832
Description
A impressive at approx 7ft long and 3ft wide (photos don’t do the size justice ) , French period pine farmhouse table , with Plenty of leg room under the apron and will easily sit 10 adults . In very good solid condition with a thick pine top with two drawers and a grey painted apron . Ready to use .

French

Approx measurements:

Length : 200cm

Width : 100cm

Height : 78cm

Apron height : 68cm

UK Delivery £100 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this French Refectory Dining Table to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09706824
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Cleated breadboard ends across the pine top: traditional movement control on country boards.
Square tapering legs mortised into the frieze: standard regional workshop joinery.
Shallow frieze drawers with flush fronts: practical storage without reducing seating clearance.
Deep scoring and softened edges on the planks: prolonged domestic use.

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
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SA1243832
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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A long rectangular dining table featuring a natural wood plank top resting on a grey painted frame with two frieze drawers and tapered legs.
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Archive I A long rectangular dining table featuring a natural wood plank top resting on a grey painted frame with two frieze drawers and tapered legs.

Large French Refectory Table

Archive II A long rectangular dining table featuring a natural wood plank top resting on a grey painted frame with two frieze drawers and tapered legs. View II
Archive III A long rectangular dining table featuring a natural wood plank top resting on a grey painted frame with two frieze drawers and tapered legs. View III
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

Viewings by appointment only.
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A long rectangular dining table featuring a natural wood plank top resting on a grey painted frame with two frieze drawers and tapered legs.
Large French refectory table
Ref: SA1243832
A long rectangular dining table featuring a natural wood plank top resting on a grey painted frame with two frieze drawers and tapered legs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialPine, Painted Wood, Iron
  • ColourGrey and Natural Timber
  • MotifsPlank top, Frieze drawers, Tapered legs, Ring pull handles

This large Edwardian French Provincial dining table presents a thick, natural timber plank top supported by a grey painted pine frame. The piece stands on four square tapered legs and incorporates a grey painted apron fitted with two frieze drawers featuring small ring pull handles. Visible details include the rustic grain variations across the wooden top and the solid painted finish of the base. Practical measurements are length 200 cm, width 100 cm, height 78 cm, and apron height 68 cm, providing ample clearance to seat up to ten adults. The table suits a country kitchen or dining room as a central gathering space for meals and everyday dining.

FAQs

A French refectory table is a long, narrow dining table historically derived from monastic dining halls, designed to accommodate large gatherings. Over time, these tables were adapted for provincial home kitchens and farmhouses, characterised by sturdy timber construction and functional frieze drawers.

These tables are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods or softwoods such as oak, pine, walnut, or chestnut. The bases were frequently painted or left raw, featuring mortise-and-tenon joinery, thick plank tops, and sturdy legs designed for daily utility.

Authentic historical pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, pegged construction, and genuine wear along the lower framework. Look for original hand-planed top planks, traditional drawer construction, and honest age-related patination on painted bases.

Pair the table with contrasting modern minimalist chairs or upholstered dining armchairs to balance its rustic texture. Keep tabletop decoration simple with a single ceramic vessel or linen runner to highlight the natural timber grain of the surface.

Clean the surface regularly with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can strip historical finishes. Protect unsealed timber tops with a high-grade natural beeswax applied along the grain of the wood.
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