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.
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table with Good Depth
£ 2,395
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Arts & Crafts Parquetry & Carved Pine Table with Central Chess Board Top
£ 495
Arts & Crafts Parquetry & Carved Pine Table with Central Chess Board Top
£ 495
Beresford Antiques Ltd
£ 1,250
£ 995
£ 1,500
Wilsford Antiques
Bleached Oak Farmhouse Table
£ 1,820
Wilsford Antiques
Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 1,810
Prior & Willis Antiques
Quality Vintage Retro Butcher's Block Kitchen Unit Table Worksurface
£ 2,495
Quality Vintage Retro Butcher's Block Kitchen Unit Table Worksurface
£ 2,495
Prior & Willis Antiques
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Table Large Monastic French Refectory Dining Table c.1850
£ 3,800
Merchant House Antiques
Farmhouse Table 2.7 Meters / Refectory Table
£ 5,995
Whites Antiques
Bleached French Oak Refectory Style Farmhouse Table c.1930
£ 1,450
£ 1,100
Mid 20th Century Bleached French Oak Refectory Style Farmhouse Table c.1950
£ 1,100
Whites Antiques
£ 1,545
Marylebone Antiques
French Brass Marble Top Coffee Table
£ 1,250
£ 660
Large 19th Century Gothic Pine Refectory Table from North Leith Parish Church
£ 660
Georgian Antiques
Pear Tree Antiques
Burr Walnut Extending Dining / Centre Table
£ 960
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Table Refectory Farmhouse Dining Rare Elm c.1900
£ 1,450
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Arch Base Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,400
Antiques-Interiors
Oak Refectory Table
Antiques-Interiors
Oak Refectory Table & 6 Chairs
£ 595
Georgian Antiques
Titchmarsh & Goodwin Handmade Oak Jacobean Style Refectory Table
£ 1,490
Wilsford Antiques
19th Century French Cherry Wood Farmhouse Kitchen Table
£ 1,870
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Characterful Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,450
Alain Michel Antiques
17th Century Spanish Walnut Table
€ 3,900
ActFurniture LTD
Antique Large 20th Century Dining Table in Oak
£ 1,095
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table with Heart Legs
£ 1,950
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table with Heart Legs
£ 1,950
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Good Quality French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,450
Good Quality French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,450
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Debenham Antiques Ltd
19th Century Swedish Oak & Pine Trestle Table
£ 2,450
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Long Walnut French Farmhouse Table
£ 1,620
Manoir Antiques and Decorative Interiors Ltd
Early 1800s Oak Refectory Table
£ 1,850
Tony Youll Antiques
Large Oak Farmhouse Table
£ 1,650
Tony Youll Antiques
Large Farmhouse Table
£ 1,450
Victoria Antiques
Victorian Light Oak Table Shaped Stretcher
£ 295
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Oak 6 Seat Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 1,450
£ 1,450
Georgian Antiques
Oak Adzed-top Yorkshire Critter Refectory Dining Table by Lizardman
£ 1,490
Oak Adzed-top Yorkshire Critter Refectory Dining Table by Lizardman
£ 1,490
Georgian Antiques
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Wonderful Characterful Huge French Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 6,500
Wonderful Characterful Huge French Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 6,500
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Huge Solid Oak French Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 6,500
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Farmhouse Table / Refectory Table & Chairs Set
£ 1,750
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Larger French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 3,900
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.