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18th Century French Monastery Table
18th Century French Monastery Table

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 French Monastery Table
19th Century French Monastery Table

19th Century French Monastery Table

Located in Nashville, TN

French dining table made of walnut from a monastery in Brittany, France.

Category

Antique 1880s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

19th-century French monastery table, oak
19th-century French monastery table, 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!

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE FRENCH MONASTERY DINING TABLE NUTWOOD 325cm, 19TH CENTURY
ANTIQUE FRENCH MONASTERY DINING TABLE NUTWOOD 325cm, 19TH CENTURY

ANTIQUE FRENCH MONASTERY DINING TABLE NUTWOOD 325cm, 19TH CENTURY

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Unique and absolutely beautiful French monastery table made from solid nutwood in 325cm from the early 19th century .

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Nutwood

Rustic 'x' Frame Pine Dining Table
Rustic 'x' Frame Pine Dining Table

Rustic 'x' Frame Pine Dining Table

Located in Malton, GB

This example is for sale and is our 'X' frame design. Inspired by French monastery tables. Bold design with a real elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Large French Oak Monastery Table
Large French Oak Monastery Table

Large French Oak Monastery Table

Located in Faversham, GB

A substantial bleached oak farmhouse table with a thick plank top in the gothic taste. The wide and spacious top has rounded ends with gently molded edges. The top is supported by ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oak Monastery Table, France 1900
Oak Monastery Table, France 1900

Oak Monastery Table, France 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Oak Monastery Table France, 1900 Long trestle table with a thick plank top, shaped pedestal supports, and central stretcher. 86.5”L x 35”d x 29.5”h Ref.

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Antique Early 1900s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Solid oak monastery table, France, 1920s
Solid oak monastery table, France, 1920s

Solid oak monastery table, France, 1920s

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this solid oak monastery table, France, 1920s. The monastery style traces back to medieval conventual furniture, in the 20th century it was reinterpreted by reg...

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Monastery Coffee Table, France 17th Century
Antique Oak Monastery Coffee Table, France 17th Century

Antique Oak Monastery Coffee Table, France 17th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A powerful and atmospheric 17th‑century French monastery coffee table crafted in solid oak, distinguished by its sculptural trestle base and centuries‑old patina.

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Antique 17th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Walnut Farm Table or Monastery Dining Table
French 18th Century Walnut Farm Table or Monastery Dining Table

French 18th Century Walnut Farm Table or Monastery Dining Table

Located in Carmine, TX

This is a beautiful late 18th century French table featuring an intricate parquetry top made of richly grained hardwoods arranged in a geometric star pattern. The warm, honey-brown t...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Oak Monastery Trestle Table, Dining Table, Farm Table
Early 20th Century French Oak Monastery Trestle Table, Dining Table, Farm Table

Early 20th Century French Oak Monastery Trestle Table, Dining Table, Farm Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Found in the region of Normandy, France, this large artisan-made elm monastery table or dining table features an impressive 2.5 inch thick top constructed of four planks of wood.

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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century French Walnut Monastery Refectory Dining Table
Early 20th Century French Walnut Monastery Refectory Dining Table

Early 20th Century French Walnut Monastery Refectory Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1920, this impressive antique monastery refectory table reflects the robust character and timeless simplicity associated with traditional French farm and mona...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Dining Farmhouse Monk Refectory Monastery Table Baluster Pedestal
Antique French Dining Farmhouse Monk Refectory Monastery Table Baluster Pedestal

Antique French Dining Farmhouse Monk Refectory Monastery Table Baluster Pedestal

Located in Tyler, TX

HANDSOME Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table with Trestle Base~~c. late 19th century This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~~~stur...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Hand-Crafted Antique Oak Monastery Reading Table, France
19th Century Hand-Crafted Antique Oak Monastery Reading Table, France

19th Century Hand-Crafted Antique Oak Monastery Reading Table, France

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large Antique Renaissance style Dining or Refectory table 19th century Monastery or Farm house, France.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Monastery Dining Table
19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Monastery Dining Table

19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Monastery Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this exceptional antique refectory table is built from solid oak and exemplifies the robust character of Louis XIII–inspired provincial furniture.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Country French Oak Farmhouse Monastery Trestle Dining Table 8.5 Ft
Country French Oak Farmhouse Monastery Trestle Dining Table 8.5 Ft

Country French Oak Farmhouse Monastery Trestle Dining Table 8.5 Ft

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A substantial country French oak farmhouse trestle dining table in a classic refectory or monastery style featuring demi-lune ends over twin trestle legs from the early 20th century.

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20th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Walnut Monastery Refectory Farm Table
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Walnut Monastery Refectory Farm Table

Mid-Century French Louis XIII Walnut Monastery Refectory Farm Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Built in the Pyrenees circa 1960 using reclaimed 18th century walnut, this impressive antique monastery refectory table reflects the bold architectural presence of Louis XIII design....

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Monastery Dining Table from The Pyrenees
French Louis XIII Style Walnut Monastery Dining Table from The Pyrenees

French Louis XIII Style Walnut Monastery Dining Table from The Pyrenees

Located in Dallas, TX

This French Louis XIII style monastery dining table was crafted in the Pyrenees region of France circa 1950 using authentic 18th-century antique walnut timbers.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Oak Monastery Farmhouse Table, 20th Century
Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Oak Monastery Farmhouse Table, 20th Century

Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Oak Monastery Farmhouse Table, 20th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Solid oak monastery farmhouse table. Tabletop thickness 5 cm. Additional information: Period: 20th century Style: Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Condition: Very good condition Materi...

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20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

Materials

Oak

Monastery Rectangular Extending Dining Table, 1910
Monastery Rectangular Extending Dining Table, 1910

Monastery Rectangular Extending Dining Table, 1910

Located in Antwerp, BE

Authentic monastery rectangular extending dining table is a robust, rustic, and expandable dining table inspired by traditional European monastic furniture. It combines antique charm...

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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Bleached Oak Monastery Refectory Farm Table on Trestle Base
18th Century French Bleached Oak Monastery Refectory Farm Table on Trestle Base

18th Century French Bleached Oak Monastery Refectory Farm Table on Trestle Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1780, this antique monastery refectory table embodies the strength and rustic character of traditional provincial craftsmanship.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Monastery Refectory Trestle Table
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Monastery Refectory Trestle Table

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Walnut Monastery Refectory Trestle Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Entertain in style around this large antique fruitwood dining table. Crafted in France circa 1890, and built of solid walnut, the table features a thick rectangular top with hand-car...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Oak & Chestnut Monastery Dining Table from The Pyrenees
French Louis XIII Style Oak & Chestnut Monastery Dining Table from The Pyrenees

French Louis XIII Style Oak & Chestnut Monastery Dining Table from The Pyrenees

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant French Louis XIII style monastery dining table was crafted in the Pyrenees region of France circa 1970 using authentic 18th-century antique timbers.

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Late 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Monastery Table in Solid Oak, 20th Century
Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Monastery Table in Solid Oak, 20th Century

Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Monastery Table in Solid Oak, 20th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Monastery-style table in solid oak. Beautiful patina. Stripping available upon request. Additional information: Period: 20th century Style: Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Condition:...

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20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

Materials

Oak

Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Monastery Table in Solid Oak, 20th Century
Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Monastery Table in Solid Oak, 20th Century

Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Monastery Table in Solid Oak, 20th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Solid oak monastery table with monumental turned legs. Height under the apron: 70 cm! A very beautiful and well-crafted piece. Additional information: Period: 20th century Sty...

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20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Chestnut and Oak Refectory Monastery Dining Table
19th Century French Louis XIII Chestnut and Oak Refectory Monastery Dining Table

19th Century French Louis XIII Chestnut and Oak Refectory Monastery Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional antique French refectory farm table was crafted in southern France circa 1880 from solid old-growth chestnut and oak. The remarkable two-plank top showcases the natu...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Bespoke Solid Aged French Natural Oak Monastery Table In Matte Finish
Bespoke Solid Aged French Natural Oak Monastery Table In Matte Finish

Bespoke Solid Aged French Natural Oak Monastery Table In Matte Finish

By Rombouts Bespoke Oak Furniture

Located in Casteren, NB

Our solid aged oak Monastery Table brings the allure of ancient monastery dining halls to your environment.

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2010s Dutch Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Solid Oak Monastery Farmhouse Table X, 20th Century
Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Solid Oak Monastery Farmhouse Table X, 20th Century

Early Renaissance-Louis XIII Solid Oak Monastery Farmhouse Table X, 20th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Monastery farmhouse table in solid oak with X-shaped legs. Excellent craftsmanship and superb patina… Additional information: Period: 20th century Style: Early Renaissance-Louis XI...

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20th Century French Louis XIII Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Monastery Table with One-Board Top
19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Monastery Table with One-Board Top

19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Monastery Table with One-Board Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-crafted in southern France circa 1860, this substantial antique refectory table embodies the robust architectural character of the Louis XIII style.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Savoyard monastery table in solid pine, CIRCA 1970
Savoyard monastery table in solid pine, CIRCA 1970

Savoyard monastery table in solid pine, CIRCA 1970

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this fairly light table given its size and its monastery spirit. It is solid pine lightened in certain places (under the top and the feet) to make it lighter. W...

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Vintage 1970s European French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century French Walnut, Chestnut & Burlwood Parquetry Refectory Dining Table
Mid-Century French Walnut, Chestnut & Burlwood Parquetry Refectory Dining Table

Mid-Century French Walnut, Chestnut & Burlwood Parquetry Refectory Dining Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Handcrafted in Southern France circa 1950, this impressive monastery-style refectory table was constructed using a remarkable combination of reclaimed 18th and 19th century woods, in...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut, Burl

French 18th century Farmhouse Dining Table
French 18th century Farmhouse Dining Table

French 18th century Farmhouse Dining Table

Located in MILL, NL

Beautiful French farmhouse dining table / monastery table. Made from solid oak.

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Antique Late 18th Century Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Dining Table with Baluster Legs
19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Dining Table with Baluster Legs

19th Century French Louis XIII Oak Refectory Dining Table with Baluster Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

This unusual yet elegant antique French monastery dining table was crafted circa 1850 in the Louis XIII provincial tradition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Low Table Antique Sofa Table Coffee Table/ Rustic
19th Century Low Table Antique Sofa Table Coffee Table/ Rustic

19th Century Low Table Antique Sofa Table Coffee Table/ Rustic

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A 19th century French monastery coffee table handcrafted in Provence near Avignon of old growth French oak, circa 1890s.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

French Provincial Elm Monastery Table
French Provincial Elm Monastery Table

French Provincial Elm Monastery Table

Located in Asheville, NC

A strong elm one board top French monastery trestle table with elegant simple construction and clean uncluttered lines, 2" thick top, supports are also single boards.

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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

French Bleached Oak Monastery Dining Table
French Bleached Oak Monastery Dining Table

French Bleached Oak Monastery Dining Table

Located in Seaford, GB

A wonderful larger size Monastery Dining Table. Made from Solid Oak and dating to the early 1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French 19th-Century Oak Monastery Table
Antique French 19th-Century Oak Monastery Table

Antique French 19th-Century Oak Monastery Table

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Antique French 19th-Century Oak Monastery Table

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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Monastery Table 1900 in Oak
Monastery Table 1900 in Oak

Monastery Table 1900 in Oak

Unavailable|$3,900

Monastery Table 1900 in Oak

Located in Saint Helena, CA

Beautiful patina on this monastery table made of two legs united by a spacer ,little repair on the top attest of a long life and give even more character to this monastery table

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century French Walnut Trestle Refectory Monastery Dining Table
Early 20th Century French Walnut Trestle Refectory Monastery Dining Table

Early 20th Century French Walnut Trestle Refectory Monastery Dining Table

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this Early 20th Century French Trestle Refectory Monastery Dining Table was handcrafted from walnut in the early 1900's.

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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Huge Monastery Tables
Pair of Huge Monastery Tables

Pair of Huge Monastery Tables

Unavailable|$1,001 / set

Pair of Huge Monastery Tables

Located in Paris, FR

a pair of tall tables from a monastory whit washed pinewood top , 5 drawers on one face,possibility of reunite to form a huge table circa 1880 Dim each = 350 X 67 X 76 cm

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Antique 1880s French Dining Room Tables

Rustic Monastery Coffee Table / Brutalist Farm Bench, Oak, France, 19th Century
Rustic Monastery Coffee Table / Brutalist Farm Bench, Oak, France, 19th Century

Rustic Monastery Coffee Table / Brutalist Farm Bench, Oak, France, 19th Century

Located in L'Etang, FR

Rustic handmade low table / bench in oak. Made by a carpenter at the end of the 19th century. The wood of the table certainly comes from very old beams / framework / structures tha...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Monastery Table
Antique French Monastery Table

Antique French Monastery Table

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French monastery table with turned leg detail and a trestle base.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Outstanding 19th Century, French Monastery Table
Outstanding 19th Century, French Monastery Table

Outstanding 19th Century, French Monastery Table

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Outstanding 19th century, French monastery table.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Magnificent 18th Century, French Monastery Table
Magnificent 18th Century, French Monastery Table

Magnificent 18th Century, French Monastery Table

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Magnificent 18th century, French Monastery table.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Sublime 19th Century French Monastery Table
Sublime 19th Century French Monastery Table

Sublime 19th Century French Monastery Table

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Sublime 19th century French monastery table.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Superb 18th Century French Monastery Table
Superb 18th Century French Monastery Table

Superb 18th Century French Monastery Table

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Superb 18th century French monastery table.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Early 19th Century French Monastery Table
Beautiful Early 19th Century French Monastery Table

Beautiful Early 19th Century French Monastery Table

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Beautiful early 19th century French monastery table.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Oval French Monastery Table, 20th Century
Oval French Monastery Table, 20th Century

Oval French Monastery Table, 20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming French oval monastery table has a thick top with two somewhat rectangular posts at either end .

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20th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash

French Monastery Table
French Monastery Table

French Monastery Table

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An antique oak 19th Century monastery table with thick planks and fantastic patina. Great design featuring butterfly joints and turned pedestals. Beautiful presence.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

French Monastery Table
French Monastery Table

French Monastery Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Large oak monastery table with trestle from Normandy, France.

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20th Century French Dining Room Tables

French Monastery Table
French Monastery Table

French Monastery Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monastery Dining Table with solid 3" Plank old top and new saw horse support base.

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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

French monastery table, circa 1920
French monastery table, circa 1920

French monastery table, circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Square pine table from a French monastery. With a painted base and a top with a beautiful patina, created by years of intensive use.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Rustic Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Monastery Table
18th Century French Monastery Table

18th Century French Monastery Table

Located in Charleston, SC

Very large 18th century oak French Monastery balustrade table with top wide solid planks - all in handsome original patina.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

19th century French Monastery Table
19th century French Monastery Table

19th century French Monastery Table

Located in Charleston, SC

Late 19th/early 20th century French, grand scale solid oak Monastery style table.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

17th Century Style French Monastery Table
17th Century Style French Monastery Table

17th Century Style French Monastery Table

Located in Nashville, TN

17th century style large reclaimed wood table with dark green baluster shaped legs and stretcher base.

Category

20th Century French Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

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French Monastery Table For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French monastery table for your home. Each French monastery table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a French monastery table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French monastery table bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a French Monastery Table?

Prices for a French monastery table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,340.

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 French Monastery Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.