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.
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Fine Quality Oak Refractory Dining Table
£ 985
Pear Tree Antiques
Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 595
Camden Antiques
Ipswich Oak Refectory Drawer Leaf Table
£ 750
Victoria Antiques
Traditional Large Pine Refectory Table - Early 20th Century
£ 1,650
The Old Yard
18th Century Elm Tavern Table
£ 2,275
Victoria Antiques
9ft Oak Refectory Table
£ 1,850
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Larger Quality Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,950
The Antique Shop
Antique Oak Refectory Farmhouse Extending Dining Table
£ 995
Salisbury Antiques Centre
An Oak Refectory Table
£ 2,450
£ 1,090
Original Handmade Neat-sized Squirrel Man Hutchinson Oak Refectory Table
£ 1,090
Georgian Antiques
Victoria Antiques
Great Vintage Oak Refectory Dinning Table c.1950
£ 595
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Large Outstanding Oak Kitchen Refrectory Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 1,795
Large Outstanding Oak Kitchen Refrectory Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 1,795
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
£ 4,850
Large Antique Refectory Table, Scottish, Oak, 6-8 Seat, Gothic Taste, Victorian
£ 4,850
London Fine Ltd
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 1,900
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table with Drawer
£ 2,500
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table with Drawer
£ 2,500
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
The Antique Shop
Oak Refectory Dining Table c.1930
£ 595
£ 2,795
Kernow Furniture
17th Century Style Refectory Table
£ 1,295
Victoria Antiques
Late Oak Refectory Table
£ 295
Witch Antiques
Early 20th Century Table from Arnold School Blackpool
£ 1,295
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Good Quality Draw Leaf Dining Table in Oak
£ 885
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Ercol Dining Table in Oak
£ 295
The Antique Shop
Oak Refectory Antique Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Table
£ 995
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Long & Wide French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 5,500
Long & Wide French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 5,500
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Millers Antiques
English Oak Table
£ 750
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Enormous Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 7,500
Victoria Antiques
Solid Oak Refectory Table - English
£ 895
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Huge Long 3.8m and Deep French Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 6,995
The Old Yard
Early 20th Century Oak Refectory Table
£ 960
£ 895
Harmony Antiques
French Oak Coffee Side Table
£ 165
Alain Michel Antiques
17th Century Extension Table from Switzerland
£ 3,600
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Large Oak Refrectory Kitchen Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 995
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Lovely French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,500
Stalham Antique Gallery
Large Oak Farmhouse Table
£ 1,150
Harry Raine Antiques
Large Oak Draw Top Extension Table with H - Stretcher
£ 575
Alain Michel Antiques
19th Century Walnut Monastery Table
€ 2,700
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Wonderful French Farmhouse Dining Table - Architectural Base
£ 3,950
Wonderful French Farmhouse Dining Table - Architectural Base
£ 3,950
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Incredible Huge Long & Deep French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 6,500
Incredible Huge Long & Deep French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 6,500
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
£ 2,200
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.