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English Oak Refectory Dining Table. Circa 1920–1940.

$3,088.77
£2,250VAT Included
€2,749.80
CA$4,315.33
A$4,431.16
CHF 2,520.78
MX$58,198.59
NOK 28,647.92
SEK 30,151.62
DKK 20,551.75

About the Item

A substantial English oak refectory dining table, reputedly sourced from Ampleforth College in North Yorkshire. Circa 1920–1940. Crafted with traditional joinery, the table features a beautifully aged, scrubbed oak plank top. The natural, pale finish of the top highlights the rich wood grain and authentic wear gathered over decades of daily use. It rests upon a robust oak trestle base, supported by twin upright posts at each end, chamfered sledge feet, and a solid central stretcher rail keyed with through-tenons. This striking table creates an architectural centerpiece perfect for both country house and contemporary interior spaces. Reportedly originating from Ampleforth College in North Yorkshire, this table belongs to the celebrated tradition of Interwar English oak refectory furniture created for the school. Ampleforth was famously furnished during the 1920s and 30s by Robert "Mouseman" Thompson of Kilburn, whose major commissions established the distinct North Yorkshire Arts & Crafts aesthetic. While this table is not attributable to Thompson, its robust proportion, through-tenon trestle base, and scrubbed oak top reflect that same local craftsmanship and enduring period style. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with wonderful depth, structural stability, age-appropriate wear, and natural character markings to the top. The top lifts off the base frame for ease of transport and positioning. Note: Matching solid oak refectory bench from the same provenance available separately.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 83.86 in (213 cm)Depth: 26.78 in (68 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition with wonderful depth, structural stability, age-appropriate wear, and natural character markings to the top.
  • Seller Location:
    York, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 14101stDibs: LU11102252700542

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