Why is it called a refectory table?

A refectory table is called that because of its original purpose. When first made, these pieces of furniture served as dining tables in the dining rooms of monasteries. “Refectory” is another word for a dining room in a monastery, school or other institution. You'll find a collection of refectory tables on 1stDibs.

How do I identify an antique table?

You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.

What is an antique rent table?

An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a side table is antique?

To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.

How can I identify my antique dining table?

To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?

To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.

How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?

While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.

Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?

Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.

How do I care for an antique wood dining table?

Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.

What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?

Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.

What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?

Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.

Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?

Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

Antique Refectory Table

Monastery Table

Walnut Table With Legs

19th Century French Trestle Dining Table

Bulbous Legs

Italian Walnut Baroque Table

17th Century English Oak Furniture

Turn Of The Century Oak Dining Tables

Arts And Crafts Oak Dining Tables

Light Oak Refectory Trestle Dining Side Tables Pair Cotswold School Arts Crafts

$6,675 / set

Light Oak Refectory Trestle Dining Side Tables Pair Cotswold School Arts Crafts

Located in London, GB

A super pair of extremely interesting and very rare light oak Arts & Crafts refectory trestle tables in lovely vintage/antique condition.

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Renaissance Carved Walnut Refectory Dining Table by Kittinger 1915

$4,200

Large Antique Renaissance Carved Walnut Refectory Dining Table by Kittinger 1915

By Kittinger

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique American carved walnut refectory dining table, by Kittinger NY, circa 1915.

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1910s American Renaissance Revival Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Walnut

Important Antique Georgian Chinoiserie circa 1800 Chinese Refectory Dining Table

$47,197

Important Antique Georgian Chinoiserie circa 1800 Chinese Refectory Dining Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare and very important original circa 1800 Chinese Chinoiserie refectory dining table. This table was owned by the wife of the Admir...

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Early 1800s Chinese Georgian Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Dining Table

$3,337

Fine Antique Early 20th Century English Oak Draw-Leaf Refectory Dining Table

Located in Nottingham, GB

The table is raised on an attractive refectory-style base, giving the piece a strong architectural presence and excellent stability.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Large Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Dining Table with Wrought Iron Base

$22,250

Large Spanish 18th Century Oak Refectory Dining Table with Wrought Iron Base

Located in Nottingham, GB

Large 18th Century Oak Refectory Dining Table with Wrought Iron Base (chairs and accessories are not included, for display only).

Category

18th Century Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight Spanish Revival Dining Chairs, Dark-Stained Hardwood

$14,500 / set

Set of Eight Spanish Revival Dining Chairs, Dark-Stained Hardwood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The armchairs are distinguished by gracefully scrolled arms, adding presence at the head of the table. These chairs reflect the bold Mediterranean aesthetic popular in Spain during ...

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Revival Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Oak Refectory Trestle Dining Table Antique French Monastery Farmhouse Rustic 19C

$5,663Sale Price|20% Off

Oak Refectory Trestle Dining Table Antique French Monastery Farmhouse Rustic 19C

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous, impressive and rare French farmhouse oak Refectory or Monastery trestle dining table in lovely antique condition.

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Antique Refectory Style Coffee Table in Solid Oak 19th Century

$2,950

Antique Refectory Style Coffee Table in Solid Oak 19th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Refectory Style Coffee Table in Solid Oak, 19th Century.

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19th Century European Rustic Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Table Refectory Reversible Top Patinated & Unpatinated Oak 6 Turned Legs

$20,227

Table Refectory Reversible Top Patinated & Unpatinated Oak 6 Turned Legs

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- In wonderful original condition from a West Country farmhouse where it has reputedly been all its life - The top is rare because it reversible with a patinated surface on one side...

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17th Century English Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

ER STAMPED CROWN ESTATE ViCTORIAN SHIPS REFECTORY DINING TABLE BRONZE FEEt

$16,181

ER STAMPED CROWN ESTATE ViCTORIAN SHIPS REFECTORY DINING TABLE BRONZE FEEt

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning and very rare, ER Stamped, Crown Estate, original Ships Pitch Pine Refectory dining...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Pine

Unique Antique Victorian 1860 Ships Refectory Dining Table Phosphor Bronze Feet

$16,244

Unique Antique Victorian 1860 Ships Refectory Dining Table Phosphor Bronze Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning and very rare original Ships Pitch Pine Refectory dining table with Phosphor Bronze feet and fittings A truly sublime p...

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Pine

Antique Elizabethan Jacobean style solid oak refectory dining table and Chairs

$2,730 / set

Antique Elizabethan Jacobean style solid oak refectory dining table and Chairs

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Antique Elizabethan Jacobean style solid oak refectory dining table paired with a matching set of high-back Tudor revival panel-back dining chairs.

Category

Early 1900s British Jacobean Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

LOVELY ANTIQUE FRENCH FARMHOUSE FRUiTWOOD & OAK TWO TONE REFECTORY DINING TABLE

$5,326

LOVELY ANTIQUE FRENCH FARMHOUSE FRUiTWOOD & OAK TWO TONE REFECTORY DINING TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, circa 1880 Fruitwood & Oak refectory dining table with wonderfully patinaed top ...

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1880s French Country Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

EXQUISITE TWO PLANK TOP ANTiQUE FRENCH BURR FRUITWOOD REFECTORY DINING TABLE

$8,023

EXQUISITE TWO PLANK TOP ANTiQUE FRENCH BURR FRUITWOOD REFECTORY DINING TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Burr Fruitwood French Country House two plank top Refectory dining table Please n...

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19th Century French Country Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Refectory Spanish Table with Lyre Legs and Iron Stretcher

$3,880Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Refectory Spanish Table with Lyre Legs and Iron Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

18th century Catalonian dining table with Baroque style lyre legs This Spanish 18th century table features a rectangular top over an exquisite trestle type base with lyre shaped l...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Iron

18th Century Refectory Spanish Table with Lyre Legs and Iron Stretch

$4,720Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Refectory Spanish Table with Lyre Legs and Iron Stretch

Located in Miami, FL

18th century Catalonian dining table with Baroque style lyre legs This Spanish 18th century table features a rectangular top over an exquisite trestle type base with lyre shaped l...

Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Iron

Cotswold style oak refectory dining or library table with carved chevron details

$3,236

Cotswold style oak refectory dining or library table with carved chevron details

By Romney Green

Located in London, GB

A Cotswold-style oak refectory dining or library table with carved chevron detailing to the edges of the double-angled ended top.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

19th C. French Elm Refectory Farm Table with Trestle Base and Cross Stretcher

$6,900

19th C. French Elm Refectory Farm Table with Trestle Base and Cross Stretcher

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this antique refectory or monastery table is made of solid elm with a rich, warm patina.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Elm

Light Red Oak Refectory Trestle Table Cotswold School Arts And Crafts Rustic MCM

$3,303

Light Red Oak Refectory Trestle Table Cotswold School Arts And Crafts Rustic MCM

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous, interesting, and very rare light red oak Arts & Crafts refectory trestle table in lovely vintage/antique condition.

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

SUBLIME ANTiQUE ENGLISH CIRCA 1880 BURR OAK ONE PLANK TOP REFECTORY DINING TABLE

$5,326

SUBLIME ANTiQUE ENGLISH CIRCA 1880 BURR OAK ONE PLANK TOP REFECTORY DINING TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very desirable farmhouse country refectory dining table with the super rare, one plank, burr oak top ...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Dining Chairs, Set of 6, Spanish Revival, Carved, Polychrome, Cornucopia 54.5”!

$2,957

Dining Chairs, Set of 6, Spanish Revival, Carved, Polychrome, Cornucopia 54.5”!

Located in Austin, TX

These chairs offer exceptional height and presence and would pair beautifully with a refectory table, Spanish Revival interior, Mediterranean estate setting, or dramatic dining room ...

Category

1920s Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Oak Bench with Plank Top and Stretcher Base

$3,995

19th Century English Oak Bench with Plank Top and Stretcher Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

It works well at the foot of a bed, along a hallway wall, beneath a window, or pulled up to a farmhouse or refectory table for informal seating. Its restrained form allows it to inte...

Category

19th Century English Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Set of 14 Mid-19th Century French Provincial Petite Maple Rush Dining Chairs

$12,800 / set

Set of 14 Mid-19th Century French Provincial Petite Maple Rush Dining Chairs

Located in Astoria, NY

Their petite proportions and unusually large set of 14 make them particularly well suited for a long farmhouse or refectory table. The maple has developed a rich honey-brown patina w...

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Rush, Maple

Pair of Antique Benches

$2,499 / set

Pair of Antique Benches

Located in Lymington, GB

During the 16th and 17th centuries refectory tables were often seen en suite with 'joyned stools'.

Category

1790s Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Provincial Rustic Pine Farmhouse Bench

$3,000

Late 19th Century French Provincial Rustic Pine Farmhouse Bench

Located in Astoria, NY

Measuring 60.75 inches wide and only 9.75 inches deep, its particularly narrow proportions make it ideal alongside a farmhouse or refectory table, or as a distinctive bench in an ent...

Category

1880s French French Provincial Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Pine

Snooker billiard pool table refectory jacobean oak

$24,272

Snooker billiard pool table refectory jacobean oak

By Burroughes & Watts

Located in Radstock, GB

A rare solid oak full size billiard or snooker table of refectory or Jacobean form by the "original" Burroughes and Watts of London.

Category

1910s British Jacobean Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Italian antique wooden fratino table with decorated legs, 1700s

$2,405

Italian antique wooden fratino table with decorated legs, 1700s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique wooden fratino table with decorated legs, 1700s Refectory fratino table with rectangular top.

Category

Early 1700s Italian Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Wood

Spanish Baroque Console or Fratino Table from the 19th Century

$5,895

Spanish Baroque Console or Fratino Table from the 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The Fratino table is a type of refectory or console table with a distinctive trestle base, with a design inspired by the Baroque or Carlos II style.

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Spanish Low Coffee Table of Walnut with Wrought Iron Supports

$7,895

Spanish Low Coffee Table of Walnut with Wrought Iron Supports

Located in Austin, TX

The Fratino table is a type of refectory or console table with a distinctive trestle base, with a design inspired by the Baroque or Carlos II style.

Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Spanish Console or Trestle Table of Patinated Walnut with Metal Strap Supports

$4,895

Spanish Console or Trestle Table of Patinated Walnut with Metal Strap Supports

Located in Austin, TX

The Fratino table is a type of refectory or console table with a distinctive trestle base, with a design inspired by the Baroque or Carlos II style.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Metal, Iron

Italian Console Table of Hand Carved Walnut from the Early 19th Century

$6,895

Italian Console Table of Hand Carved Walnut from the Early 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The Fratino table is a type of refectory or console table with a distinctive trestle base, with a design inspired by the Baroque style in Italy and Spain.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Spanish Console Table of Hand Carved Oak from the Early 19th Century

$7,495

Spanish Console Table of Hand Carved Oak from the Early 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

The Fratino table is a type of refectory or console table with a distinctive trestle base, with a design inspired by the Baroque or Carlos II style.

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Wood, Oak

Large English Renaissance Oak Console Table, Carved 1655, England

$45,000

Large English Renaissance Oak Console Table, Carved 1655, England

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style (Late 19th Century) large oak refectory console table with stretcher and carved date 1655.

Category

Late 19th Century English Northern Renaissance Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Vintage Hand Carved Extendable Dining Table

$6,850

Vintage Hand Carved Extendable Dining Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent refectory-style dining table is a masterclass in traditional European craftsmanship.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Center Table in Amboyna by Jean Fauré c1925

$12,810

French Art Deco Center Table in Amboyna by Jean Fauré c1925

By Jean Fauré

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A very rare unusual table with a double u base produced by Jean Fauré in Toulouse France in the 1930’s, smothered in tight burr golden Amboyna and is of exceptional quality and very ...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Amboyna

19th C. Spanish Baroque Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table

$14,000

19th C. Spanish Baroque Bleached Oak Farmhouse Dining Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The legs are joined by a long elaborate stretcher with visible exposed peg joinery carved in a scrolled ribbon form, centered by a stylized fleur-de-lis carving. The table is crafted...

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

17th Century Spanish Baroque Brass Candlestick with Square Base

$336

17th Century Spanish Baroque Brass Candlestick with Square Base

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

The proportions are sober and powerful, and that is what gives it its presence on a table. A single antique candlestick like this is a beautiful object on its own: on a mantelpiece,...

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Brass

Antique Farmhouse Table, English, Elm, Country Kitchen, Dining, Victorian, 1880

$9,614Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Farmhouse Table, English, Elm, Country Kitchen, Dining, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique farmhouse table. An English, elm country kitchen refectory or dining table, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Elm

18th Large Spanish Dining or Desk Table with Solomonic Legs and Iron Stretcher

$9,975

18th Large Spanish Dining or Desk Table with Solomonic Legs and Iron Stretcher

Located in Miami, FL

19th Spanish refectory desk table with solomonic legs and iron stretcher Original perfect condition Top table in perfect shape.

Category

1790s Spanish Renaissance Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Iron

Vintage Early 20th century Danish Baroque Coffee Table Solid Oak

$968

Vintage Early 20th century Danish Baroque Coffee Table Solid Oak

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A 19th-century Jacobean refectory style coffee table, crafted in the Danish farmhouse style, featuring a thick, solid oak plank top and robust baluster-turned legs.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

Large Spanish Baroque Brass Bell-Base Candlestick, circa 1680-1730

$564

Large Spanish Baroque Brass Bell-Base Candlestick, circa 1680-1730

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Candlesticks like this were made for churches, monasteries and the houses of the Spanish nobility and merchant class, and they were often used in pairs on altars and dining tables. T...

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Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Brass

STUNNiNG ARTS & CRAFTS VICTORIAN ENGLISH OAK HAYRAKE DINING TABLE 6-8 PEOPLE

$6,675

STUNNiNG ARTS & CRAFTS VICTORIAN ENGLISH OAK HAYRAKE DINING TABLE 6-8 PEOPLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely two plank top, 19th Century English Oak, Arts & Crafts Hayrake refectory dining table Please note the delivery fee l...

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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

17th Century Alpine Carved Walnut Sgabello Armchair with Grotesque Mask

$3,191

17th Century Alpine Carved Walnut Sgabello Armchair with Grotesque Mask

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

It would be a showpiece in a hallway, a library or next to a fireplace, and it combines perfectly with a refectory table, Gothic and Renaissance oak furniture, but also with a modern...

Category

17th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

$19,950

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Located in Forney, TX

We have an extensive collection from around the world, spanning all regions and religions, including old world European Baroque period altarpiece, Spanish Colonial altar table, Roman...

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Enamel

Antique 19th century dark brown chestnut Spanish Coffee Table with two drawers

$3,009Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 19th century dark brown chestnut Spanish Coffee Table with two drawers

Located in Casteren, NL

Such forged tension rods and braces are typical of Spanish tables from this tradition and directly reference 17th-century refectory and work tables, where iron elements were employed...

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Steel

Italian Walnut Colonnaded Console

$16,900

Italian Walnut Colonnaded Console

Located in Greenwich, CT

Suitable as a wall console, an entry hall table or a refectory dining table. Italy, circa 1830.

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Limestone Corbels – Lion & Ox

$3,775

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Limestone Corbels – Lion & Ox

Located in Lincoln, GB

Placed on low gallery blocks to anchor a hallway, used as magnificent bookends on a substantial refectory table, or incorporated into a grand country house fireplace scheme, they off...

Category

19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Limestone

Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase

$19,500

Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase

Located in Forney, TX

--- Keywords: Early furniture authentic period antiques original Victorian Neo-Gothic Renaissance era religious castle chapel palatial monastery refectory table Italian Venetian Roco...

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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

$12,500

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

Located in Forney, TX

From important historical relics and objects, church altars, altarpiece, reredos, pulpit rail, prayer chair and kneeler to rare architectural salvaged elements, reliquary monstrance,...

Category

Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Antique Victorian Fruitwood Trestle Benches for Long Dining Tables

$2,022 / set

Pair of Antique Victorian Fruitwood Trestle Benches for Long Dining Tables

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of Antique Victorian Fruitwood trestle benches A good looking well made and decorative pair of benches, ideally suited to go with a 19th...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Fruitwood

PAIR OF ViCTORIAN ENGLISH OAK ANTIQUE LIGHTLY BURRED DINING TABLE BENCH PEW SEAT

$3,708 / set

PAIR OF ViCTORIAN ENGLISH OAK ANTIQUE LIGHTLY BURRED DINING TABLE BENCH PEW SEAT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Victorian oak dining table benches Please note the delivery fee listed is jus...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Oak

19th Century Spanish Oak Dining Chairs with Leather, Set of 8

$5,300 / set

19th Century Spanish Oak Dining Chairs with Leather, Set of 8

Located in Dallas, TX

Together with the deep walnut-toned finish of the oak, it gives the set an authentic, lived-in quality particularly well suited to a large farmhouse, refectory, or monastery-style di...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Leather, Oak

Six Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats

$6,120 / set

Six Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats

Located in Astoria, NY

Well-proportioned, sturdy, and versatile, this set works beautifully with farmhouse, refectory, or library tables and integrates easily into both traditional and more relaxed interiors

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Alphonse LegrosLe Réfectoire - Etching by Alphonse Legros - 1864 ca., 1864 ca.

$388

Le Réfectoire - Etching by Alphonse Legros - 1864 ca.

By Alphonse Legros

Located in Roma, IT

A group of monks are gathered in a dimly lit refectory, seated around a long table beneath a vaulted stone ceiling.

Category

1860s Modern Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Etching

Antique Italian Sacristy Cabinet Vestment Chest Credence Cupboard Early 18thc

$16,500

Antique Italian Sacristy Cabinet Vestment Chest Credence Cupboard Early 18thc

Located in Forney, TX

From antique church furniture, old world European altarpiece, Spanish Colonial santos, Tuscan altar table, reliquary monstrance, crucifix cross sculpture, medieval Renaissance era Go...

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Refectory Table

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Antique Refectory Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique refectory table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every antique refectory table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique refectory table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique refectory table bearing Baroque, Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique refectory table over the years, but those crafted by Heal's, Axel Vervoordt and Beresford & Hicks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Refectory Table?

An antique refectory table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,903, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Antique Refectory Table

Why is it called a refectory table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A refectory table is called that because of its original purpose. When first made, these pieces of furniture served as dining tables in the dining rooms of monasteries. “Refectory” is another word for a dining room in a monastery, school or other institution. You'll find a collection of refectory tables on 1stDibs.
How do I identify an antique table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021
In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
What is an antique rent table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
How can you tell if a side table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
How can I identify my antique dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a kitchen table is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
How do I identify an antique drop leaf table?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
Can I replace the shade on an antique table lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Yes. Most table lamps accept standard harp and finial sizes, so a replacement shade can update the look without altering the base.
How do I care for an antique wood dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Keep it out of direct sun and away from heat, dust with a soft cloth, and wax or polish sparingly.
What wattage bulb should I use in an antique table lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Stick to the wattage noted in the listing, typically 40 to 60 watts for standard incandescent-equivalent bulbs, to avoid overheating older wiring.
What's the difference between a vintage and antique dining room table?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage covers roughly 20 to 99 years and includes most mid-century and postmodern designs.
Is it safe to use a vintage or antique table lamp without rewiring it?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Many vintage lamps are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician can inspect and rewire older cords as a precaution.

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