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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
Category
Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Antique Early 1700s French Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Renaissance Monastery Table - 16th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare Renaissance period oak monastery table from the Flanders
Unique museum quality
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Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
19th-century French monastery table, oak
Located in MILL, NL
Huge monastery table
One of the most beautiful French dining tables we have ever had!
Made from
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Impressive Single Plank Spanish Monastery Table
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Remarkable Single Plank Walnut Monastery Table
Lyre shape legs with three drawers, all
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Serving Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
