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Large Mid 17thc Welsh Oak Refectory Table ,One Piece Top
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Large Mid 17thc Welsh Oak Refectory Table ,One Piece Top

17th century
Sold 1 May 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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Description

Probably the best refectory table we have owned in 48 years of buying them

From wales this amazing table has a 2 inch plus thick one piece top.

It measures 78cms h 78cms w 261cms long

The table comes in.2 parts top and base for moving etc

It dates from around 1650 or earlier the base is intialled .

It has very little repair and has the unusual feature of having not one but 3 hearts inlaid in the top.

In welsh folk lore these put in to represent marriages in the family . Ref "welsh furniture" bebb .

By the very size of these tables they were generally originally made for castles /manor houses .

The colour is outstanding with a rich patination and polish

Will seat 12 or more.

A great table

Delivery included for UK

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in chester in 1977

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Refectory Table to the Before 1700 period.

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Description
Probably the best refectory table we have owned in 48 years of buying them

From wales this amazing table has a 2 inch plus thick one piece top.

It measures 78cms h 78cms w 261cms long

The table comes in.2 parts top and base for moving etc

fig 1. A large dark oak refectory table featuring a thick single-board top, turned bulbous legs, and a low stretcher base.
fig 1. Large Mid 17thc Welsh Oak Refectory Table ,One Piece Top

It dates from around 1650 or earlier the base is intialled .

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It has very little repair and has the unusual feature of having not one but 3 hearts inlaid in the top.
Mike Melody Antiques

In welsh folk lore these put in to represent marriages in the family . Ref "welsh furniture" bebb .

fig 2. A large dark oak refectory table featuring a thick single-board top, turned bulbous legs, and a low stretcher base.
fig 2. Large Mid 17thc Welsh Oak Refectory Table ,One Piece Top

By the very size of these tables they were generally originally made for castles /manor houses .

The colour is outstanding with a rich patination and polish

Will seat 12 or more.

A great table

Delivery included for UK

Export can be quoted

All forms of payment inclusing ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in chester in 1977

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Refectory Table to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA1064086
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large dark oak refectory table featuring a thick single-board top, turned bulbous legs, and a low stretcher base.
LARGE MID 17THC WELSH OAK REFECTORY TABLE ,ONE PIECE TOP
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A large dark oak refectory table featuring a thick single-board top, turned bulbous legs, and a low stretcher base.
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBulbous turned legs, H-stretcher base, Single plank top, Pegged joinery

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Refectory tables originated in monasteries during the medieval period, where they were used by monks for communal dining in the refectory. Over subsequent centuries, the design transitioned into domestic settings, becoming a staple of large halls and country houses.

These tables are traditionally constructed from heavy local hardwoods, predominantly oak, utilising pegged mortise and tenon joints. Tops were often crafted from wide single boards or joined planks, supported by substantial turned legs and lower stretchers.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut joinery, timber shrinkage, extensive oxidisation, tool marks consistent with period hand-planes, and historical wear patterns. The presence of a single-piece top without modern laminate or steel brackets is also a key indicator.

Pairing a heavy timber table with minimalist or modern seating creates a striking juxtaposition of eras. The piece works effectively as a focal point in open-plan dining spaces, grounded by a simple natural fibre rug.

Maintain a stable room temperature and relative humidity to prevent wood splitting or warping. Clean surfaces with a dry or barely damp lint-free cloth and periodically apply traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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