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Unusual Small Extending Antique Refectory Table
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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£1,450
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Unusual Small Extending Antique Refectory Table

19th century
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Unusual Small Extending Antique Refectory Table

This Unusual Small Oak Extending Antique Refectory Table dates from the late 19th Century with the use of some early timbers. It has a beautifully figured top with two pull out extension leaves, a shaped moulded frieze and beautifully bulbous turned legs with cross stretchers for added stability. This wonderful antique table comes with lovely charm and character and has aged to a golden Oak shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 79 cm / 31 inches

Width: 76 cm / 30 inches

Length Closed: 123 cm / 48.5 inches

Length Open: 231 cm / 91 inches

Ref No: 08536

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Standard One Man Delivery £75 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

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Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
231cm (90.94")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Small Oak Refectory Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA964255
Dealers Internal Reference
08536
Description
Unusual Small Extending Antique Refectory Table
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This Unusual Small Oak Extending Antique Refectory Table dates from the late 19th Century with the use of some early timbers.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

It has a beautifully figured top with two pull out extension leaves, a shaped moulded frieze and beautifully bulbous turned legs with cross stretchers for added stability. This wonderful antique table comes with lovely charm and character and has aged to a golden Oak shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

fig 1. A compact oak refectory table featuring bulbous turned legs, a rectangular extending top, and a sturdy lower stretcher frame.
fig 1. Unusual Small Extending Antique Refectory Table

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 79 cm / 31 inches

Width: 76 cm / 30 inches

Length Closed: 123 cm / 48.5 inches

Length Open: 231 cm / 91 inches

Ref No: 08536

Please click on antique furniture image for larger photo.

fig 2. A compact oak refectory table featuring bulbous turned legs, a rectangular extending top, and a sturdy lower stretcher frame.
fig 2. Unusual Small Extending Antique Refectory Table

Standard One Man Delivery £75 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

fig 3. A compact oak refectory table featuring bulbous turned legs, a rectangular extending top, and a sturdy lower stretcher frame.
fig 3. Unusual Small Extending Antique Refectory Table

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday – 10am – 5pm

Tuesday – Closed (We can open via appointment)

Wednesday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm

Sunday – Closed

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
231cm (90.94")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Small Oak Refectory Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA964255
Dealers Internal Ref
08536
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Archive I A compact oak refectory table featuring bulbous turned legs, a rectangular extending top, and a sturdy lower stretcher frame.

Unusual Small Extending Antique Refectory Table

Archive II A compact oak refectory table featuring bulbous turned legs, a rectangular extending top, and a sturdy lower stretcher frame. View II
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Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Driscolls Antiques Ltd

Telephone 01200 425 443
Location
Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/driscollsantiques
Verified Since Jan 2004
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Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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A compact oak refectory table featuring bulbous turned legs, a rectangular extending top, and a sturdy lower stretcher frame.
Unusual Small Extending Antique Refectory Table
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A compact oak refectory table featuring bulbous turned legs, a rectangular extending top, and a sturdy lower stretcher frame.
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A refectory table is a long, narrow table originally created for communal dining in monastic dining halls during the medieval period. Later adaptations in the Elizabethan, Jacobean, and revival eras introduced draw-leaf extension mechanisms and ornate turned legs for domestic use.

Traditional refectory tables are predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods, with European oak being the most common choice due to its durability and heavy grain structure. Construction methods often include mortise and tenon joinery and pegged stretchers.

Key identification features include heavy stretcher rails connecting the lower legs, hand-turned bulbous or cup-and-cover leg designs, and natural age-related wear around the feet and tabletop perimeter.

A compact refectory table can serve as an occasional table, coffee table, or small dining area focal point. Pairing dark timber with neutral upholstery, linen textiles, and contemporary ceramics creates a balanced, layered interior scheme.

Regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic application of high-quality beeswax preserve the timber finish and rich patina. Avoid placing solid oak tables directly next to heat sources or in areas with high humidity fluctuations.
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