A 19th Century French Oak Refectory Table

This is a Very Heavy Solid Oak Country Table, the wood for this table was reclaimed from a ship

A refectory table from Brittany, the top is made from 4, 3” thick planks

The table is a typically French style known over there as a Monastery table, the table legs are made from 10” diameter wood from the mast and still retains the iron rope rings

The table is a beautiful medium Oak Colour, the table is very sound and does not wobble, the top can be dismantled for ease of access, a superb slightly rustic piece and will stand up to no end of use

This is a very heavy piece

The table is 78” long, 30” wide, 30” high.

CS201

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Oak Refectory Table to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

199cm (78.35")

Depth

76cm (29.92")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1079609

Dealers Internal Reference

CS210

Description

A 19th Century French Oak Refectory Table

This is a Very Heavy Solid Oak Country Table, the wood for this table was reclaimed from a ship

A refectory table from Brittany, the top is made from 4, 3” thick planks

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The table is a typically French style known over there as a Monastery table, the table legs are made from 10” diameter wood from the mast and still retains the iron rope rings.

Elmgarden

fig 1. A 19th-century French oak refectory table featuring a thick rectangular top supported by heavy cylindrical pedestal legs connected by a central stretcher. — fig 1. A 19th Century French Oak Refectory Table

The table is a beautiful medium Oak Colour, the table is very sound and does not wobble, the top can be dismantled for ease of access, a superb slightly rustic piece and will stand up to no end of use

This is a very heavy piece

The table is 78” long, 30” wide, 30” high.

CS201

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Oak Refectory Table to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

199cm (78.35")

Depth

76cm (29.92")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1079609

Dealers Internal Ref

CS210

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ObjectDining Tables
Period19th century
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialOak, Iron
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPedestal legs, Stretcher base, Thick timber top, Iron collar details
SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 199 cm (78 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This nineteenth-century French refectory table follows a traditional monastery style from Brittany and uses reclaimed oak ship timber. The heavy rectangular top consists of four thick planks finished in a warm brown medium oak colour, supported by two cylindrical pedestal legs made from ten-inch mast wood. Iron rope rings encircle the upright supports, and a central stretcher joins the base above stepped plinth feet. Measuring 75 cm high, 199 cm wide and 76 cm deep, the construction remains very sound and solid without any wobble. This rustic piece provides practical surface space for everyday dining in a farmhouse kitchen or a country-style dining room.

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A refectory table is a long, sturdy dining table originally designed for communal meals in monastic dining halls during the Middle Ages, later becoming a staple of European country homes.

These tables were constructed from solid regional hardwoods, predominantly oak, utilizing pegged mortise and tenon joinery, thick plank tops, and heavy trestle or pedestal bases connected by stretchers.

Authentic period examples exhibit signs of hand-planed timber, historic wood shrinkage around joints, natural surface patination, and physical wear on the lower stretchers consistent with historical use.

A large refectory table acts as a grounding centrepiece in open-plan spaces, complementing contemporary architectural elements when paired with modern dining chairs or minimalist lighting fixtures.

Clean surfaces using a soft dry cloth, apply high-quality beeswax periodically to nourish the timber, and protect the wood from extreme temperature fluctuations and direct heat.