Name: Early 20th Century French Single Planked Top Refectory Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242915
Price: 3495 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Merchant House Antiques

Description

Early 20th Century French Single Planked Top Refectory Table

230 cms long

80 cms wide

77 cms high

top comes off for ease of transportation / delivery , base flat packs

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Oak Refectory Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1242915

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha0051/1970/6022

Dealers Notes

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Description

Early 20th Century French Single Planked Top Refectory Table

230 cms long

80 cms wide

77 cms high

top comes off for ease of transportation / delivery , base flat packs

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Oak Refectory Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1242915

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha0051/1970/6022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Tables
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Country
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSingle plank top, Trestle base, Central stretcher, Pegged joinery

FAQs

Refectory tables originated in monastic dining halls as long, narrow tables and were later adapted into traditional French country furniture characterized by sturdy trestle bases and long timber plank tops.

These tables are typically crafted from solid timbers such as oak, utilizing pegged mortise and tenon joinery, heavy lower stretchers, and single or multi-plank tops designed for long durability.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-finished wood textures, pegged joinery, natural surface wear along the stretcher and feet, and historical patination across hand-carved edges.

Pair a dark oak refectory table with minimalist contemporary seating or sleek metal dining chairs to create an intentional architectural contrast between historical timber and modern design.

Maintain the timber surface by applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, wiping liquids immediately with a soft cloth, and positioning the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.