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Solid Oak Refectory Table of the Medieval Style
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Solid Oak Refectory Table of the Medieval Style

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 May 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Solid Oak Refectory Table of the Medieval Style.

The Top of the Table is Made up of 4 Planks with Cross Members and is of a Bow Ended Form.

The Base of the Table Featuring Sleigh Feet and Crisscross Uprights.

Held together with Wooden Pegs which is typical for this style of table.

The Table is of a Nice Colour and Good Patination.

Comes in 2 Sections for ease of transport.

Size:

Height 31" (79cm)

Width 107" (272cm)

Depth 42" (107cm)

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Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Solid Oak Refectory Table to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
272cm (107.09")
Depth
107cm (42.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA864892
Dealers Internal Reference
LP69-35
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Description
Solid Oak Refectory Table of the Medieval Style.

The Top of the Table is Made up of 4 Planks with Cross Members and is of a Bow Ended Form.

The Base of the Table Featuring Sleigh Feet and Crisscross Uprights.

fig 1. A large rectangular solid oak refectory table featuring an oval-ended top and a heavy trestle base connected by a central stretcher.
fig 1. Solid Oak Refectory Table of the Medieval Style

Held together with Wooden Pegs which is typical for this style of table.

The Table is of a Nice Colour and Good Patination.

Comes in 2 Sections for ease of transport.

Size:

Height 31" (79cm)

Width 107" (272cm)

fig 2. A large rectangular solid oak refectory table featuring an oval-ended top and a heavy trestle base connected by a central stretcher.
fig 2. Solid Oak Refectory Table of the Medieval Style

Depth 42" (107cm)

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Looking for the perfect dining table to enhance your home decor? Look no further! We have an exquisite selection of over 40 dining tables on display, waiting for you to explore.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Please Call to Arrange a Viewing

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Solid Oak Refectory Table to the 1920s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
272cm (107.09")
Depth
107cm (42.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA864892
Dealers Internal Ref
LP69-35
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Solid Oak Refectory Table of the Medieval Style

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A large rectangular solid oak refectory table featuring an oval-ended top and a heavy trestle base connected by a central stretcher.
Solid Oak Refectory Table of the Medieval Style
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A large rectangular solid oak refectory table featuring an oval-ended top and a heavy trestle base connected by a central stretcher.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMedieval Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTrestle base, Central stretcher, Planked top, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 272 cm (107 in) x D 107 cm (42 in)

Refectory tables originated in medieval monasteries, where they were used by monks for communal dining in the dining hall, known as the refectory.

They are traditionally constructed from heavy British or European oak, utilizing mortise and tenon joints, pegged construction, and robust trestle bases for maximum stability.

Authentication involves examining the timber for hand-cut tool marks, natural shrinkage, appropriate patination, and traditional joinery methods rather than modern metal fixings.

Pairing the substantial wooden structure with minimalist modern seating or sleek lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition between historical craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Preservation requires dusting with a dry lint-free cloth, avoiding silicone-based polishes, maintaining stable room humidity, and occasionally treating the timber with traditional beeswax.
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