A good quality rustic English 18th Century Georgian antique farmhouse refectory table, in solid oak, measuring 6ft 1” long, which seats 8 people, boasting a stunning colour and patination, circa 1780, in good original condition.

Summary:

• Item: Antique Farmhouse Refectory Table
• Wood: Solid oak
• Circa: 1780
• Provenance: Shropshire, England, UK
• Size: 6ft 1¼” long x 2ft 8½” deep
• Detachable three-plank cleated solid oak top (1¾” thick)
• Traditional mortise & tenon pegged construction
• Straight frieze
• Tapering block legs
• Original “H” stretcher
• Comfortably seats 8 people
• Solid in joint
• Rustic design
• Excellent colour & grain configuration
• Good original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

A good quality rustic English 18th Century Georgian antique farmhouse refectory table, in solid oak, measuring 6ft 1” long, which seats 8 people, boasting a stunning colour and patination, circa 1780, in good original condition.  This kitchen table incorporates a rustic three-plank solid oak top with cleated ends, which is 1¾” thick and originates from Shropshire, England.  As this is the original table-top, there is evidence of centuries of historical use and nominal old use marks, which all adds to its character.  The table-top can be detached from the base to enable easy access into the house.  The antique farmhouse refectory table frame has been constructed in the traditional with 18^th century timbers, mortise and tenon joints, and then pegged. The table frame features a simple straight frieze, to all side of the dining table.  The antique oak refectory table is raised on block legs, united by a central “H” stretcher, for additional strength.

The 18^th century refectory table comfortably seats 8 people.  The antique refectory table is sufficiently tall enough to fit your legs underneath and is sufficiently wide to accommodate serving dishes in the centre of the table (2ft 8½” deep).  The antique oak farmhouse table has been solidly constructed and is of good quality. The antique oak refectory table dismantles into two sections (table-top & f base), allowing for easy transport and access into the home through doorways.  The antique oak table-top displays a stunning colour & grain configuration, having been cleaned and wax-polished in our workshop.  This antique oak refectory table would look superb in a variety of rooms from the kitchen to the dining room.  It would certainly grace either a traditional or contemporary setting, so don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of history.

History of the Refectory Table:

A refectory table is a highly elongated table used originally for dining in monasteries during Medieval times. In the Late Middle Ages, the table gradually became a banqueting or feasting table in castles and other noble residences. The original table manufacture was by hand and created of oak or walnut; the design is based on a trestle style. Typically, the table legs are supported by circumferential stretchers positioned very low to the floor.

In its original use, one or more refectory tables were placed within the monks’ dining hall or refectory. The larger refectories would have a number of refectory tables where monks would take their meals, often while one of the monks read sacred texts from an elevated pulpit, frequently reached from a stone staircase to one side of the refectory. Secular use of the refectory table is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean regions of Europe, where increasingly ornate designs were adopted by Italian and other craftsmen.  Adaptation of the refectory table outside the monasteries travelled to central and northern parts of Europe in the late 16th century. For example, the Italian artist Giulio Romano travelled to France in the first half of the 16th century and brought concepts of the Italian style to the French court of Francis I. Later in the 16th century the secular refectory table spread to Flemish and German locales. While the Mediterranean refectory tables emphasized the use of walnut, oak wood became equally common in these more northern parts of Europe.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refectory_table

Source: https://www.thehandmadetable.art/post/the-refectory-table

Source: https://www.periodoakantiques.co.uk/exploring-the-legacy-of-17th-century-refectory-tables-news-112/?srsltid=AfmBOorHduEgY6wus_Tc9b7SX9zBcMu3g2CAzpkvHZFIK5HaaKoKCGwP

Condition Report:

A good quality rustic English 18th Century Georgian antique farmhouse refectory table, in solid oak, measuring 6ft 1” long, which seats 8 people, boasting a stunning colour and patination, circa 1780, in good original condition.  The table has been cleaned and wax-polished, to a professional standard, in our workshop.  As the antique oak refectory table retains its original oak table-top, there is evidence of centuries of historical use and old use marks, which all adds to its character.  The oak table-top boasts a fantastic rich brown oak colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.  The oak kitchen table is solid, with no breaks, damage or loose movements. This antique refectory table is heavy, which is always a sign of good quality.

Assembled Dimensions:

Height = 79cm / 31⅛” / 2ft 6⅛”

Length = 186cm / 73¼” / 6ft 1¼”

Depth = 82.5cm / 32½” / 2ft 8½”

Knee height = 61.5cm / 24¼” / 2ft 0¼”

Width in-between legs = 141cm / 55½” / 4ft 7½”

Depth from stretcher to outside leg = 34.5cm / 13½” / 1ft 1½”

Table-Top Dimensions:

Height = 4.5cm

Length = 186cm

Depth = 82.5cm

Table Base Dimensions:

Height = 74cm

Length = 141.5cm

Depth = 74cm

Price:

The chairs are not included in the price (they are for display purposes only).  The chairs can be purchased separately – please contact us if you wish to enquire about the chairs.

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