how heavy are these tables usually?

Expect them to be substantial. A standard six-foot joined table needs two strong people to move it comfortably. The density of mature oak combined with thick framing makes them heavier than modern equivalents. Moving them requires care so you don't strain the ancient leg joints.

i am thinking about getting one of these for everyday family meals but wondering if the untreated wood will stain if kids spill drinks on it?

Most antique oak tables carry centuries of wax polishing rather than bare untreated wood. This hardened wax layer provides a decent barrier against casual spills if wiped up promptly. Water left standing will eventually leave white rings on the surface. Heat is another risk, so using mats under hot dishes isn't a bad idea for daily dining.

what kind of chairs go with them?

Antique dealers often pair them with oak chairs from the same period. Ladder-back designs with rush seats sit well alongside the heavy frames. They're substantial pieces. The thick timber can anchor modern upholstered chairs nicely too.

my dining room has quite an uneven flagstone floor and i want to know how you stop a long rigid piece of furniture like this from rocking about when people lean on it?

The weight of the carcase usually helps settle it into place over time. Some give in the ancient peg joints allows the frame to flex slightly to accommodate minor floor variations. If the rocking is severe, discreetly placing thin wooden shims or shaped cork under the floating legs solves the problem. Trimming the legs ruins the proportions.

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Antique Oak Tables

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Built for communal dining and estate work, these heavy tables consist of thick plank tops set over stout turned or square legs joined by low stretchers.