Sold 27 September 2025 · Arthur Rawes Antiques

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Description

A superb Oak Refectory table dating to c.1680. The table sits on gun barrel legs with side and centre stretchers. It has a two plank quarter sawn oak top with bread board edges and only the finest English oak timber has been used in the construction. The top has a wonderful deep rich colour that only time can give. A truly special table In very good original condition.

Length - 155cm

Width - 86.5cm

Height - 77.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

77.5cm (30.51")

Width

155cm (61.02")

Depth

86.5cm (34.06")

Declaration

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Refectory Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA904285

Description

A superb Oak Refectory table dating to c.1680. The table sits on gun barrel legs with side and centre stretchers.

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It has a two plank quarter sawn oak top with bread board edges and only the finest English oak timber has been used in the construction.

Arthur Rawes Antiques

The top has a wonderful deep rich colour that only time can give. A truly special table In very good original condition.

Length - 155cm

Width - 86.5cm

Height - 77.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

77.5cm (30.51")

Width

155cm (61.02")

Depth

86.5cm (34.06")

Date of Manufacture

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Refectory Table to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA904285

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Arthur Rawes Antiques

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Location

Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage
Willows lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3SS
United Kingdom

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ObjectDining Tables
Period17th century
StyleJacobean
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned legs, H-stretcher base, Pegged joints
SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 155 cm (61 in) x D 86.5 cm (34 in)

FAQs

Refectory tables originated in monastic dining halls during the medieval period, evolving through the 17th century with sturdier frames and distinctive turned legs to accommodate communal dining.

These tables are traditionally constructed from solid English oak, joined using pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed timber boards, and sturdy floor-level stretchers for stability.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-cut peg joints, natural shrinkage cracks, uneven board widths, and deep patination accumulated through centuries of use.

Pairing a heavy historic table with contemporary minimalist seating or sleek industrial lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition that highlights its architectural form.

Maintain antique oak by avoiding direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly, and wiping surfaces with a dry, soft cloth.