Oak Refectory Dining Table 1920 - 1940

Name: Golden Oak Refectory Dining Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA733908
Price: 790 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Tables
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArts & Crafts
MaterialOak, Wood
ColourGolden Brown
MotifsTrestle base, Central stretcher, Framed tabletop, Squared legs
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 183 cm (72 in)

This golden oak refectory dining table belongs to the Arts and Crafts style from the 1930 period. The piece presents a warm golden brown timber finish with a rectangular framed top surface resting on twin vertical trestle leg supports and a low central connecting stretcher. The construction includes squared uprights and flat feet positioned on the floor surface. Measuring 76 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, and 183 cm deep, this dining table seats eight people comfortably. In a contemporary home, this sturdy furniture item functions as a central dining room table for family meals and gatherings. The rustic farmhouse aesthetic suits traditional and transitional interior settings alike. The clean lines and exposed structural joints provide an understated functional surface for everyday domestic use.

FAQs

A refectory table is a long, narrow wooden table originally designed for communal dining in monasteries during the Middle Ages. The design gained widespread popularity in domestic settings during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and remains a classic form of dining room furniture.

Traditional refectory tables are constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or pine. Common construction techniques include mortise and tenon joints, pegged joinery, and heavy trestle base supports connected by a low central stretcher.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, pegged tenons, structural wear on the footrests, and uneven surface patination consistent with age. Look for historical marks on the underside of the tabletop and signs of hand-planed timber.

Pair the table with contemporary upholstered chairs or mismatched vintage seating to create visual contrast. Position a large ceramic vase or linear pendant lighting above the surface to anchor the dining zone.

Clean the surface regularly using a soft cloth slightly dampened with water, following the grain of the wood. Apply a coat of beeswax paste every few months to protect the finish and prevent the timber from drying out.

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