17th Century Oak Dining Table

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A superb long English refectory / farmhouse table in solid oak, dating from the late 17th to early 18th century … Read more A superb long English refectory / farmhouse table in solid oak, dating from the late 17th to early 18th century (Charles II–Queen Anne period). The thick three-plank top with softly bevelled edges sits on simple end frames with slightly splayed square legs, joined by long side stretchers and a central cross-stretcher.

At 94½" long and 34" wide, it makes an impressive dining table, easily seating eight and up to ten. The oak has a wonderfully dry, centuries-old surface with deep, warm colour, old shrinkage seams and honest wear from long use in a working interior.

The base is pegged and mortise-and-tenon joined, with heavily worn stretchers that testify to age and use. An old reinforcing block and bearer have been added beneath the centre of the top, likely in the 19th or early 20th century, to stabilise the planks; this is a sympathetic, historic repair and structurally sound.

A very honest, characterful early English oak table with great presence and proportions—ready to anchor a kitchen, dining room, or large hall.

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English, late 17th / early 18th century

Solid oak with rich, original-type surface

Three-plank top, 94½" x 34"

Square, slightly splayed legs with pegged mortise-and-tenon joints

Long side stretchers with central cross-stretcher

Old underside strengthening to top, in keeping with age

Seats 8–10 comfortably See less