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Oak Refectory Table
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for sale €2,574     $2,794
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Oak Refectory Table

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Chapel Antiques
Description

Very attractive refectory table made of solid oak it has turned baluster legs at either end with a central stretcher giving very a firm stability.The under frame is solid oak supporting the top which is made of seamless planks.The timber is quarter sawn oak which shows the figure to full effect.

It has a generous overhang at each end which allows easily ten seating places.The base is a very light honey colour with the top slightly paler.A very good unspoilt natural looking table.

Date of Manufacture

Chapel Antiques has dated this Bleached Oak Trestle Table to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
260.5cm (102.56")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
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SA1246180
Description
Very attractive refectory table made of solid oak it has turned baluster legs at either end with a central stretcher giving very a firm stability.The under frame is solid oak supporting the top which is made of seamless planks.The timber is quarter sawn oak which shows the figure to full effect.

It has a generous overhang at each end which allows easily ten seating places.The base is a very light honey colour with the top slightly paler.A very good unspoilt natural looking table.

Date of Manufacture

Chapel Antiques has dated this Bleached Oak Trestle Table to the 1910s.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
260.5cm (102.56")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1246180
Chapel Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011
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Archive I A long bleached oak refectory table featuring turned baluster supports, a central floor stretcher, and an unfinished timber top.

Oak Refectory Table

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Chapel Antiques
Telephone 01749 675 956 or 07814 686 424
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The Old Chapel
Wookey Hole
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1BP
United Kingdom
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Chapel Antiques
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A long bleached oak refectory table featuring turned baluster supports, a central floor stretcher, and an unfinished timber top.
Oak Refectory Table
Ref: SA1246180
A long bleached oak refectory table featuring turned baluster supports, a central floor stretcher, and an unfinished timber top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialScrubbed Oak
  • ColourPale Oak
  • MotifsTurned baluster supports, Floor-level central stretcher, Plank top construction
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 260.5 cm (103 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This refectory dining table dates from 1910 in a French Country style, constructed from solid scrubbed oak with a pale oak and light honey colour finish. The design incorporates a plank top construction, turned baluster supports at either end, and a floor-level central stretcher. The quarter-sawn timber shows visible grain figure, while the base and top display an unspoilt natural appearance with a generous overhang at each end. Measuring 75 cm high by 260.5 cm wide and 76 cm deep, the table provides substantial proportions. In a home today, this piece serves as a dining table suited for everyday family meals or large gatherings, easily accommodating seating along its length.

FAQs

Refectory tables originated in the Middle Ages as long, sturdy dining tables used by monks in monastic dining halls, known as refectories. Over time, the design was adopted by nobility and landed gentry for grand country house dining.

Historically, refectory tables were constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or pine, using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs to ensure stability and longevity.

Authentic period tables display hand-cut joinery, natural timber shrinkage over centuries, peg construction, and uneven wear along the footrest or stretcher beam caused by centuries of use.

Designers often pair rustic bare-timber refectory tables with modern upholstered dining chairs or sleek mid-century seating to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Unfinished or scrubbed oak surfaces should be protected using clear beeswax or specialist oils, wiped dry immediately after liquid spills, and kept away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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