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Pair of Solid Oak Antique Style Bleached Refectory Benches with Trestle Bases
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Pair of Solid Oak Antique Style Bleached Refectory Benches with Trestle Bases

1940 - 1960
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Pair of Bleached Oak Refectory Benches

A beautiful pair of solid oak refectory benches, featuring traditional shaped trestle supports and long wooden stretchers.

Both benches have been carefully stripped and bleached to create a soft, natural oak finish, highlighting the beautiful grain and character of the timber.

Their understated design makes them ideal for a country farmhouse kitchen, dining room or rustic interior, particularly when paired with a large refectory table.

Dimensions:

Length - 83 Inches

Width - 11.5 Inches

Height - 19 Inch

Price is for the pair of benches.

Date of Manufacture

The Bleached Barn has dated these Bleached Oak Refectory Benches to the 1960s.

Independent Date Check ID 09715882
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques Date1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 35-70 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1960s:
Tusk tenon stretchers secured with wooden wedges: traditional jointing revived for modern dining.
Uniform machine-cut profiles on the trestle uprights: twentieth-century workshop production.
Bleached surface over earlier dark stain: decorative refinishing of mid-century oak.
End cleats on the seat planks: joinery used to keep wide boards flat.

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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Dealers Notes

At The Bleached Barn, every piece is carefully selected and prepared with an appreciation for quality, character and craftsmanship. With over 15 years of experience in french polishing and furniture restoration, we take pride in bringing beautiful antique furniture back to life while retaining its original charm and character.

We offer a personal service and are happy to assist with any enquiries, this can be bespoke refinishing including a variety of french polishing colours to suit your home.

Delivery:

We offer UK delivery, normally £50 for smaller items and £100 for larger pieces. Please enquire for delivery to Ireland, the far north of Scotland or other locations, as additional charges may apply.

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Pair of Bleached Oak Refectory Benches
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A beautiful pair of solid oak refectory benches, featuring traditional shaped trestle supports and long wooden stretchers.
The Bleached Barn

Both benches have been carefully stripped and bleached to create a soft, natural oak finish, highlighting the beautiful grain and character of the timber.

fig 1. A pair of long bleached solid oak refectory benches with trestle end supports and central timber stretchers.
fig 1. Pair of Solid Oak Antique Style Bleached Refectory Benches with Trestle Bases

Their understated design makes them ideal for a country farmhouse kitchen, dining room or rustic interior, particularly when paired with a large refectory table.

Dimensions:

Length - 83 Inches

Width - 11.5 Inches

Height - 19 Inch

Price is for the pair of benches.

Date of Manufacture

The Bleached Barn has dated these Bleached Oak Refectory Benches to the 1960s.

Independent Date Report ID 09715882
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques dating1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 35-70 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1960s:
Tusk tenon stretchers secured with wooden wedges: traditional jointing revived for modern dining.
Uniform machine-cut profiles on the trestle uprights: twentieth-century workshop production.
Bleached surface over earlier dark stain: decorative refinishing of mid-century oak.
End cleats on the seat planks: joinery used to keep wide boards flat.

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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SA1245126
The Bleached Barn
The Bleached Barn
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2026

Specialists in antique furniture, traditional restoration and bespoke french polishing.

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A pair of long bleached solid oak refectory benches with trestle end supports and central timber stretchers.
Pair of Solid Oak Antique Style Bleached Refectory Benches with Trestle Bases
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Benches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialSolid Oak
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsTrestle base, Keyed stretcher, Solid oak seat, Pegged joinery

These 1960 rustic farmhouse dining benches are constructed from solid oak with a light brown, bleached finish that displays a soft natural timber tone and pronounced grain. Each bench rests on shaped trestle end supports connected by a long central stretcher, secured with pegged joinery and visible wooden keys. The rectangular seats have simple edge mouldings and show natural surface wear appropriate for their vintage condition. Measuring 211 cm in length, 29 cm in width, and 48 cm in height, these long linear seats suit a country farmhouse kitchen, dining room, or rustic interior when positioned alongside a large refectory table.

FAQs

A refectory bench is a long, narrow timber seat originally designed to accompany dining tables in monastic refectories and communal halls, supported by sturdy end trestles and central stretchers.

They are traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods like oak using mortise-and-tenon joinery, heavy trestle supports, and exposed wooden pegs or keyed stretchers for structural stability.

Key features include thick timber seat planks, solid trestle end supports, visible pegged or wedged stretchers, and natural wood grain textures consistent with traditional woodworking methods.

Position them alongside a large wooden dining table in an open-plan kitchen, or place a single bench in a wide hallway or boot room to introduce clean timber lines and practical seating.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, applying a light coat of clear or neutral beeswax occasionally to protect the exposed grain without altering the colour.
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