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Bleached Oak Refectory Dining Table – Solid Oak Farmhouse Rustic Country Style
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Bleached Oak Refectory Dining Table – Solid Oak Farmhouse Rustic Country Style

1920 - 1940
Description

A beautiful solid oak refectory-style dining table, professionally bleached to create a soft, natural oak finish while retaining the character and grain of the timber.

The table has a substantial solid oak top with lovely natural figuring, knots and variations throughout. The bleached finish gives it a fresh, contemporary country-house appearance whilst still retaining the character of an old oak table.

The top is supported by four substantial turned and carved oak legs, with moulded detailing and traditional block feet. A heavy oak stretcher frame connects the legs, giving the table excellent stability and a strong traditional refectory appearance.

Ideal as a dining table, farmhouse table, kitchen table or large country-house table.

Dimensions:

Height - 30 Inches

Length - 92 Inches

Width - 34 Inches

Date of Manufacture

The Bleached Barn has dated this Bleached Oak Refectory Table to the 1940s.

Independent Date Check ID 09715910
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
Turned balusters and chamfered blocks: 20th-century revival of earlier country designs.
Pegged breadboard ends: traditional jointing to keep the wide planks flat.
Heavy low stretcher frame: solid mortise and tenon joints built for heavy use.
Pale bleached oak: modern decorative removal of original darker finish.

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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SA1245130
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.

Description
A beautiful solid oak refectory-style dining table, professionally bleached to create a soft, natural oak finish while retaining the character and grain of the timber.
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The table has a substantial solid oak top with lovely natural figuring, knots and variations throughout.
The Bleached Barn

The bleached finish gives it a fresh, contemporary country-house appearance whilst still retaining the character of an old oak table.

fig 1. A long bleached oak refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs and a low connecting stretcher base.
fig 1. Bleached Oak Refectory Dining Table – Solid Oak Farmhouse Rustic Country Style

The top is supported by four substantial turned and carved oak legs, with moulded detailing and traditional block feet. A heavy oak stretcher frame connects the legs, giving the table excellent stability and a strong traditional refectory appearance.

Ideal as a dining table, farmhouse table, kitchen table or large country-house table.

Dimensions:

Height - 30 Inches

Length - 92 Inches

Width - 34 Inches

Date of Manufacture

The Bleached Barn has dated this Bleached Oak Refectory Table to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 09715910
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
Turned balusters and chamfered blocks: 20th-century revival of earlier country designs.
Pegged breadboard ends: traditional jointing to keep the wide planks flat.
Heavy low stretcher frame: solid mortise and tenon joints built for heavy use.
Pale bleached oak: modern decorative removal of original darker finish.

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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SA1245130
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A long bleached oak refectory dining table featuring turned baluster legs and a low connecting stretcher base.
Bleached Oak Refectory Dining Table – Solid Oak Farmhouse Rustic Country Style
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialSolid Oak, Bleached Oak
  • ColourPale Brown
  • MotifsTurned baluster legs, Stretcher base, Plank top, Block feet

This solid oak refectory dining table belongs to the 1940 period and follows a rustic farmhouse style. The piece uses solid oak with a bleached finish in a pale brown colour, showing natural wood grain, knots, and surface variations. The table has a rectangular plank top supported by four turned baluster legs with moulded detailing, standing on traditional block feet and joined by a heavy central stretcher base. The surface displays natural weathering and a dry-scraped texture alongside pale timber tones. The dimensions measure 76 cm in height, 234 cm in length, and 86 cm in width. Position this large table in a kitchen, dining room, or country-house setting for everyday meals and family gatherings.

A refectory table is a long, narrow dining table originally designed for communal dining in monastery halls during the Middle Ages, later adopted into residential dining rooms.

Traditional refectory tables are constructed from solid timber, such as oak, featuring turned baluster legs joined by low horizontal stretchers for structural stability.

Authentic historic pieces feature traditional joinery like mortise and tenon joints, natural timber grain variations, and footrest wear on the low stretchers.

A bleached oak refectory table can be combined with contemporary dining chairs or upholstered seating to balance traditional craftsmanship with modern minimalist design.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth, use coasters and mats to prevent moisture rings, and apply clear neutral wax periodically to protect the timber without changing its colour.
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