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Substantial George III Oak 8 Seater Refectory Table
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Substantial George III Oak 8 Seater Refectory Table

18th century
Sold 17 October 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
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A superb and unusually wide George III period oak planked top 8 seat refectory table with turned cannon pedestal legs and H base stretcher c.1760. The thick and wide proportioned planked top with dowel joints and cleated ends; the top overlapping the base to allow seating at each end. The table surface sat on a moulded top rail, which has substantial turned cannon design legs set to each corner, plus with the legs supported by an H base stretcher. Superb original rich colour and patina throughout, the table seats 3 to 4 people each side and 1 at each end with ease and with ample knee room. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

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Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George III Oak Refectory Table to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
228cm (89.76")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234627
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Stock number 44128
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A superb and unusually wide George III period oak planked top 8 seat refectory table with turned cannon pedestal legs and H base stretcher c.1760.
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The thick and wide proportioned planked top with dowel joints and cleated ends; the top overlapping the base to allow seating at each end.
Sturmans Antiques

The table surface sat on a moulded top rail, which has substantial turned cannon design legs set to each corner, plus with the legs supported by an H base stretcher. Superb original rich colour and patina throughout, the table seats 3 to 4 people each side and 1 at each end with ease and with ample knee room. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George III Oak Refectory Table to the Georgian era.

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
228cm (89.76")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234627
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44128
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A large George III dark oak refectory dining table featuring a solid plank top, turned legs, and a low H-stretcher base. SOLD17 OCT 26
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Archive I A large George III dark oak refectory dining table featuring a solid plank top, turned legs, and a low H-stretcher base. SOLD17 OCT 26

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Archive VIII A large George III dark oak refectory dining table featuring a solid plank top, turned legs, and a low H-stretcher base. View VIII
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Archive X A large George III dark oak refectory dining table featuring a solid plank top, turned legs, and a low H-stretcher base. View X
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A large George III dark oak refectory dining table featuring a solid plank top, turned legs, and a low H-stretcher base.
Substantial George III Oak 8 Seater Refectory Table
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  • ObjectDining Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, H-stretcher, Plank top, Block feet
  • SizeH 73.5 cm (29 in) x W 228 cm (90 in) x D 100 cm (39 in)

This substantial George III oak refectory table dates from around 1760 and exhibits a rustic farmhouse style in a dark brown timber colour. The piece features a thick planked top with visible dowel joints, cleated ends, and a moulded top rail, supported by heavy turned cannon pedestal legs set into square block feet and joined by a low H-stretcher base. Natural wear and age show across the rich polished timber surface, displaying deep brown and amber tones through its clear glossy glaze. The table measures 73.5 cm high, 228 cm wide, and 100 cm deep, providing ample knee room and seating for eight people with space at each end. In a modern home, it suits a formal dining room or a spacious kitchen as a central gathering surface for daily meals and entertaining.

FAQs

A refectory table is a long, narrow dining table originally used for communal dining in monasteries during the Middle Ages, later becoming a staple in English country homes during the 17th and 18th centuries.

These tables were traditionally constructed from solid English oak, featuring thick plank tops secured with wooden dowels, heavy turned legs, and robust stretcher rails for structural stability.

Authentic period examples display hand-planed top surfaces, peg joinery, natural timber shrinkage gaps, uneven wear patterns on the stretcher footrests, and deep surface patina acquired over centuries.

A large oak refectory table can be paired with contemporary upholstered dining chairs or mismatched vintage seating to create a balanced contrast within modern dining rooms or open-plan spaces.

Regular dusting and an application of beeswax polish once or twice a year protects the timber, while positioning the table away from direct heat sources helps prevent warping or splitting.
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