A vintage refectory table can be ideal for larger dining rooms where you need something bigger than the usual dining set. Refectory tables date back to Medieval times where they were used in monasteries, so the long narrow design is practical for large groups. Later on, they were used to host grand banquets for nobility, so if you like planning big dinner parties, a refectory table might suit your home.
Harper Baxter
Oak Refectory Dining Table
£ 680
Alain Michel Antiques
19th Century French Cherry Wood Refectory Table
€ 3,700
Penderyn Antiques
Old English Style Oak Refectory Table
£ 1,650
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Larger Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table with 2 Drawers
£ 2,500
Larger Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table with 2 Drawers
£ 2,500
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,450
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Large French Antique Oak Monastery Dining Table
£ 3,900
£ 2,600
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Beautiful French Walnut Monastery Dining Table
£ 5,500
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Antique Country Furniture 18th Century Oak Farmhouse Table - English 1760-1780
£ 1,675
Antique Country Furniture 18th Century Oak Farmhouse Table - English 1760-1780
£ 1,675
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Harper Baxter
Oak Refectory Dining Table 18th Century
£ 1,800
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,450
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Huge 4 Meter Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 9,500
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Oak Farmhouse Table with Turned Stretchers
£ 1,950
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Huge Oak Plank Farmhouse Refrectory Dining Table
£ 2,800
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Good Quality Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,500
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Dining Table in Oak
£ 485
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,200
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Characterful Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,450
Alain Michel Antiques
Large 19th Century Refectory Table
€ 4,800
Bentleigh Antiques
Antique Dining Table Refectory Table in Oak with Strong Gothic Style
£ 1,195
Antique Dining Table Refectory Table in Oak with Strong Gothic Style
£ 1,195
Bentleigh Antiques
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Good Quality Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,350
Stalham Antique Gallery
Vintage Refectory Table in Oak
£ 750
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Superb French Bleached Oak 3 Plank Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 3,950
Superb French Bleached Oak 3 Plank Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 3,950
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French X Trestle Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 1,950
Lascombe Interiors
20th Century Burr Oak Refectory Table
£ 1,500
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Large Characterful Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 3,750
Large Characterful Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 3,750
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
M D Cannell Antiques
French Kitchen Table
£ 795
Lascombe Interiors
17th Century Style Oak Refectory Table
£ 2,475
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Beautiful Mid 19th Century French Oak Kitchen Table
£ 1,950
Daniel Clark Furniture
Victorian One Drawer Pine Kitchen Table
£ 650
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Large Victorian Oak Refectory or Country Table
£ 1,875
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Early 18th Century English Elm & Oak Refectory Table
£ 3,800
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Country Farmhouse Table with Double Stretcher
£ 595
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Smaller Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 1,295
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Larger Quality Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,850
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Table French Oak Refectory Monastic Farmhouse Edwardian Seats 10 C1900
£ 1,250
Table French Oak Refectory Monastic Farmhouse Edwardian Seats 10 C1900
£ 1,250
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
£ 450
£ 3,000
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Oak Plank Refrectory Kitchen Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 995
£ 1,250
Whether you have a standalone dining room or an open plan dining area, vintage refectory tables make a great centrepiece and focal point for the room. They can make great kitchen dining tables in larger spaces, where a normal dining table may look a little lost, creating a space for people to gather. A refectory table works especially well in a long, narrow space, as the shape of this type of table makes the room seem wider, great for awkward rooms. Love Antiques make it easy to find an antique refectory table that suits your home, whatever style you are looking for.
Why traipse around lots of antique shops and markets when you can shop from the comfort of your home for an antique refectory table? Love Antiques lists verified, trusted dealers, so you can easily find what you are looking for online. Looking for something rustic? A style such as a farmhouse refectory table would be perfect in a country home. With features such as a plank top to show off the antique oak or other natural wood, this kind of refectory table is popular with those who appreciate great craftmanship. If you’d prefer something more ornate, then you can find more decorative styles of vintage refectory table. Refectory tables traditionally came from Italy, with the style then becoming popular in France. That means you’ll find all the beautiful design details you’d expect from antiques from these countries, such as carved wood and turned legs. This means you can choose an amazing piece that’s ideal for special dinners and gatherings.
While it’s mainly people with larger spaces who will be considering an antique refectory table, if you have a smaller home, you may be able to find something that fits your space. When our dealers list an antique refectory table for sale, they will include the dimensions, so all you need to do is measure your space.
Consider a drop leaf refectory table if you are short on space. This kind of refectory table is rarer, as it’s more of a modern feature, but they can be found. This allows you to open up the table when you have people round, then close it when it’s not in use, so it doesn’t take up as much space.
Some other things to consider when finding a dining table include:
This will help you narrow down what you’re looking for, and if you use our menu options on the right, you can search for particular styles such as a 19th century oak refectory table and look at specific categories.
It’s common for people who are into antiques to find some chairs they love, then struggle to find a table to coordinate. That’s why we make it so easy to find an antique refectory table for sale that has been made in a certain material or comes from a certain period.
Some popular items that people look for include:
If you want your chairs to match your table, it’s usually best to look for refectory tables for sale that are from roughly the same era, as they are likely to coordinate well. However, you could also mix and match to get the right style, for example, pairing an oak refectory dining table with modern chairs or benches for a unique style.
Love Antiques is one of the best sources online for refectory tables for sale. This is because we only allow reputable dealers to post listings on our site, so you can buy with confidence. When you are looking for a refectory table for sale, simply browse the website and you can see some of the many style options that are listed every day.
You can contact our dealers directly if you have any questions about a specific antique refectory table for sale, simply click the button on the listing and they’ll be happy to help.
Usually made of oak or walnut, the refectory table antique experts value is long and narrow and was created in the Medieval times. You would usually see these refectory dining tables in banquets of royalty and noble residences. An antique refectory table had circumferential stretchers that supported the table legs. The stretchers were placed very low, close to the floor. Refectory tables antique collectors usually own were popular in the Mediterranean regions as well as central and northern Europe in the 16th century.
Those antique and vintage refectory tables were originally used by Medieval time monasteries before they became popular for royal and noble banquets or feasts. You would find a number of refectory dining tables in a large dining hall for monks. Non-religious use of the refectory dining table is believed to have started in the Mediterranean regions. The antique oak refectory table was popular in the northern parts of Europe while the walnut one was frequently used in the Mediterranean.
The antique and vintage refectory table remains to be among the preferred tables for major celebrations up to this day. There are lots of reasons to want the walnut or oak refectory table antique. Never going out of style, is durable and increases in value if kept in good condition, the refectory table antique collectors go for is truly a great investment. Perfect for mansions, important buildings, an office, or any site with huge spaces, the refectory table antique experts value also came in ornate designs. You can find an antique refectory table for sale at a price between £295 and £8,500 here at Love Antiques.
When it comes to getting the value of your oak refectory table, it’s always best to go to a certified antiques professional. You can do an internet search to find an expert to help you, and if you’re still unsure of the search results, you can look for a reputable antiques dealer. You can also ask for recommendations from your local antique dealers. They should be able to point you to an accredited appraiser who can help you find out if what you have is one of the refectory tables antique collectors would want.