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What is a monastery table?
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A monastery table is a long, rectangular wooden dining table first used by monks during the Middle Ages. Sometimes, people refer to this type of table as a refectory table. Refectory is the name for a dining area in a religious institution like a monastery. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining tables.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Monastery table dining table teak 300cm
Located in MILL, NL
Very large rustic dining table / monastery table.
Made from solid teak.
The table is very sturdy and solid.
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Renaissance Monastery Table - 16th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare Renaissance period oak monastery table from the Flanders
Unique museum quality table with a superb top that has an extraordinary patina.
Category
Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Monastery Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an absolutely stunning French monastery table. This table dates to 1705 as is evident by the hand carved numbers on the front.
Category
Antique Early 1700s French Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century solid oak monastery table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous solid oak all original 19th century Monastery table from the south of France. The colour to oak is wonderful and full of patina and wear that only add to the piece.
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Early XL Oak Monastery Table From Italy, Circa 1880
Located in Nashville, TN
Early XL Oak Monastery Table From Italy, Circa 1880. Solid oak construction with superb patina and use.
Category
Antique 1880s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Dos Gallos Custom Monastery Table with Leaves
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our custom monastery table with two 25" leaves that insert on sliders on either end.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Oak
$28,335 / item