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.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

Is a tulip table mid century modern?

Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Handcrafted Contemporary Oak Refectory Table

$5,008 / item

H 29.53 in W 50.79 in D 27.17 in

Handcrafted Contemporary Oak Refectory Table

By Loose Fit

Located in London, GB

Solid English oak contemporary refectory multi-purpose table. Handcrafted with wedged mortice and

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Refectory Dining Table Leaves

$4,200

H 29 in W 36 in D 53 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Refectory Dining Table Leaves

By Ansager Møbler 1

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern rectangular refectory dining table. Made in Denmark. Measures: 2

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Moller Solid Rosewood Refectory Dining Table Mint!

$9,000

H 29 in W 59 in D 39 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Moller Solid Rosewood Refectory Dining Table Mint!

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern Moller solid rosewood frame refectory dining table mint! Two leaves

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

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Rosewood

Refectory Style Danish Fruitwood Table

$1,975Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 72 in D 35 in

Refectory Style Danish Fruitwood Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Refectory Style Danish Fruitwood Table This is a lovely Refectory Table, the table top is solid

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Refectory Leaves Dining Table Mint!

$6,400

H 28 in W 57 in D 35.5 in

Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Refectory Leaves Dining Table Mint!

By Hans J. Wegner, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Refectory 21" Leaves Dining Table MINT!

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Square Teak Refectory Extension Boards Dining Table

$4,400

H 29 in W 33 in D 33 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Square Teak Refectory Extension Boards Dining Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern square teak Refectory 15" extension boards dining game table mint.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Refectory Extending Dining Dinette Table

$9,000

H 30 in W 43 in D 35 in

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Refectory Extending Dining Dinette Table

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Swedish Mid-Century Modern burl wood refectory extending dining dinette table. Exceptional burl

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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17th Century Oak Refectory Table, Charles II Period

$10,783Sale Price|57% Off

H 31 in W 101 in D 32 in

17th Century Oak Refectory Table, Charles II Period

Located in Lymington, GB

A rare English 17th-century oak refectory table. Charles II-period, ca 1675. The three-plank

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Oak

Contemporary walnut refectory table, after English Models.

$14,829

H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 36.23 in

Contemporary walnut refectory table, after English Models.

Located in Madrid, ES

Dining table with rectangular board in one piece made of carved walnut wood inspired by old

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Late 20th Century European Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Ercol Model 513 Refectory Dining Table

$4,802

H 28.75 in W 78.35 in D 31.89 in

Mid-Century Ercol Model 513 Refectory Dining Table

By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol

Located in Seaford, GB

Rare Mid-Century Ercol Model 513 Refectory Dining Table in Elm & Beech – 1960s A rare and

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Dunbar Expandable Refectory Coffee Table by Edward Wormley

$2,475

H 14.25 in W 44 in D 24 in

Dunbar Expandable Refectory Coffee Table by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted mahogany expanding refectory coffee table with each end that pulls out making

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EXQUISITE ViNTAGE OYSTER VENEER & PARQUETRY INLAID REFECTORY DINING TABLE

$10,908

H 30.12 in W 80.12 in D 39.97 in

EXQUISITE ViNTAGE OYSTER VENEER & PARQUETRY INLAID REFECTORY DINING TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, vintage Walnut Refectory dining table with sublime Oyster Veneer and Parquetry inlaid top Please note the

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Swedish Blond Wood Expandable Refectory Coffee Side Table Childs Dining

$3,200

H 24 in W 24 in D 38 in

Swedish Blond Wood Expandable Refectory Coffee Side Table Childs Dining

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Unusual Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian child dining or coffee table.

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Vintage 8 Seat Country House Table, English, Oak, Refectory, Kitchen, Farmhouse

$10,808

H 31.3 in W 77.96 in D 38.39 in

Vintage 8 Seat Country House Table, English, Oak, Refectory, Kitchen, Farmhouse

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a superior vintage 8-seat country house table. An English, oak refectory or kitchen table

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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Rectangular Refectory Coffee / Cocktail Table

$14,500

H 14 in W 44 in D 24 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Rectangular Refectory Coffee / Cocktail Table

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century black painted white speckled wooden refectory coffee / cocktail table with a

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Painted Refectory Coffee / Cocktail Table

$14,500

H 14 in W 44 in D 24 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Black Painted Refectory Coffee / Cocktail Table

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century black painted wooden refectory coffee / cocktail table with a rectangular top

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Large French Walnut Refectory Two Leaves Parquetry Carved Top Dining Room Table

$6,400 / set

H 29.25 in W 76 in D 42 in

Large French Walnut Refectory Two Leaves Parquetry Carved Top Dining Room Table

By Guy Chaddock

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large French Walnut Refectory Two Leaves Parquetry Carved Top Dining Room Table MINT! Leaves: 2x20"

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Heavy Tapered Legs Danish Modern Teak Table

$6,200

H 29 in W 71 in D 41 in

Large Heavy Tapered Legs Danish Modern Teak Table

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nicely solid built, mint condition, Danish Mid-Century Modern teak refectory table with 2 x 23

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Very Large Light Beech Wood Dining / Refectory Table

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 147.64 in D 35.83 in

Very Large Light Beech Wood Dining / Refectory Table

Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire

A huge midcentury beech dining or board room table of typical midcentury design raised on solid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech

Vintage Large Ercol Refectory Dining Table Model 419, 1960s

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 29.93 in

Vintage Large Ercol Refectory Dining Table Model 419, 1960s

By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol

Located in Ely, GB

A Beautiful and Iconic, 1960s Ercol Refectory Table - Model Number 419 The table is from the

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Elm

Antique Quality Large Light Oak Refectory Dining Table Kitchen

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 35.04 in D 77.56 in

Antique Quality Large Light Oak Refectory Dining Table Kitchen

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality large light oak refectory or kitchen dining table. Dates from the first half of the

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Vintage 1910s British Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Van Keppel Green Refectory Table

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H 28.5 in W 80 in D 29 in

Van Keppel Green Refectory Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The refectory table by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green has a modular gate-leg design. Two

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Large 1960s Oak Refectory Dining Table

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H 29 in W 97.5 in D 33.25 in

Large 1960s Oak Refectory Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

1960's oak table of modern design. Trestle ends. HEIGHT: 29" LENGTH: 97 1/2" DEPTH: 33

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Large 1960s Oak Refectory Trestle Dining Table

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H 29 in W 97.5 in D 33.25 in

Large 1960s Oak Refectory Trestle Dining Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

1960s oak table of modern design. Trestle ends. Height: 29" Length: 97 1/2" Depth: 33 1

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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Table Trestle Dining Refectory 20-Seater Cherrywood

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H 30.32 in W 137.8 in D 45.28 in

Table Trestle Dining Refectory 20-Seater Cherrywood

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Period long trestle tables are the most practical tables to sit at. They are very hard to source

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Vintage 1980s European Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

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Midcentury 1950s Rustic Farmhouse French Planked Oak Refectory Table

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H 30.71 in W 85.83 in D 32.29 in

Midcentury 1950s Rustic Farmhouse French Planked Oak Refectory Table

Located in London, England

A midcentury 1950s rustic French planked oak farmhouse refectory table. This wonderful table is

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Robert Mouseman Thompson Solid Oak Refectory Dining Table

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H 28.75 in W 90.75 in D 34.06 in

Vintage Robert Mouseman Thompson Solid Oak Refectory Dining Table

By Robert Thompson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Thompson large single column refectory dining table A custom made piece from the finest makers of solid

Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

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French Provincial Refectory Table Oak and Pine Server Dining Table, circa 1960

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H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 30.71 in

French Provincial Refectory Table Oak and Pine Server Dining Table, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Refectory dining table French Provincial Country house server, table with two drawers Good

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

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French Provincial Refectory Table Oak and Pine Server Dining Table circa 1960

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H 27.96 in W 102.37 in D 30.91 in

French Provincial Refectory Table Oak and Pine Server Dining Table circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Refectory dining table French Provincial Country house server, table with three drawers Good

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Rustic Farmhouse Country Distressed Refectory Dining Table Seats Four Waxed

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H 28.75 in W 46.86 in D 35.04 in

Rustic Farmhouse Country Distressed Refectory Dining Table Seats Four Waxed

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rustic farmhouse distressed country style refectory

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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Huge B&B Italia Simposio Antonio Citterio Refectory Dining Table

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H 28.55 in W 114.18 in D 43.31 in

Huge B&B Italia Simposio Antonio Citterio Refectory Dining Table

By B&B Italia

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in Italy B&B Italia Simposio dining table

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Refectory Walnut Dining Table Tapered Legs

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H 29 in W 60 in D 40 in

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Refectory Walnut Dining Table Tapered Legs

By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large rectangle walnut dining or conference table on very solid tapered legs walnut base. Two 15

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Lovely Satinwood & Birch Long Large Refectory Dining Table with Stunning Top

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H 29.93 in W 99.02 in D 36.23 in

Lovely Satinwood & Birch Long Large Refectory Dining Table with Stunning Top

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

person refectory dining table with stunning table top Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

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Sublime 1968 Robert Mouseman Thompson Refectory Dining Table & Eight Chairs 8

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H 29.14 in W 71.86 in D 34.06 in

Sublime 1968 Robert Mouseman Thompson Refectory Dining Table & Eight Chairs 8

By Robert Thompson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

refectory dining table and eight dining chairs which have a sublime patination I have two suites of

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare Classic Vintage Robert Mouseman Thompson Solid Oak Refectory Dining Table

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H 28.75 in W 83.47 in D 59.26 in

Rare Classic Vintage Robert Mouseman Thompson Solid Oak Refectory Dining Table

By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

vintage Classic Robert Mouseman Thompson large wide double column refectory dining table Please note

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Late 20th Century English Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

B & B Italaia Max Antonio Citterio Chrome Framed Refectory Dining Table

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H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 35.63 in

B & B Italaia Max Antonio Citterio Chrome Framed Refectory Dining Table

By B&B Italia

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in Italy B&B Italia Max dining table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Large Wide Vintage Farmhouse Refectory Dining Table with Twin Stretchers in Pine

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H 30.12 in W 72.05 in D 41.34 in

Large Wide Vintage Farmhouse Refectory Dining Table with Twin Stretchers in Pine

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Refectory dining table of large

Category

20th Century English Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Danish Modern Rectangular Boat Shape Refectory Dining Table

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H 29 in W 55 in D 36 in

Danish Modern Rectangular Boat Shape Refectory Dining Table

By Arne Vodder

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern teak medium size refractory dining table with 2 x 22" long extension

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Small Refectory Extension Dining Table

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H 29.5 in W 33 in D 33 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Small Refectory Extension Dining Table

By Dyrlund

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid century Danish modern teak small refectory extension dining table. Made in Denmark Great

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Small Refectory Extension Dining Table

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H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Small Refectory Extension Dining Table

By AM Mobler

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-Century Danish Modern teak small refectory extension dining table. Made in Denmark by AM Mobler

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Contemporary refectory table. Oak wood.

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H 31.5 in W 145.28 in D 36.62 in

Contemporary refectory table. Oak wood.

Located in Madrid, ES

Dining table made of oak wood with straight and rectangular top board, and six simple legs joined

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage English Oak Refectory Dining Table Seats Upto 8

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H 28.94 in W 72.05 in D 30.52 in

Vintage English Oak Refectory Dining Table Seats Upto 8

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this medium English oak vintage refectory dining table that

Category

20th Century English Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Table, Farmhouse, Dining, Refectory, Oak, 18th Century Vernacular Folk, Country

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H 29.93 in W 90.16 in D 30.12 in

Table, Farmhouse, Dining, Refectory, Oak, 18th Century Vernacular Folk, Country

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

complement the sculptural quality of the table which harmonises with period, modern and contemporary

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Refectory Table with Glass Shelves by Van Keppel-Green, Early 1950s

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H 27 in W 54 in D 16 in

Refectory Table with Glass Shelves by Van Keppel-Green, Early 1950s

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Original console/dining table designed by Hendrik van Keppel and Taylor Green, manufactured in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Weathered oak refectory table, modern

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H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 39.5 in

Weathered oak refectory table, modern

Located in Boston, MA

Large "X" base refectory table in a weathered oak finish. Could be used as a large desk or dining

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Refectory Table

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H 29 in W 59 in D 34.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Refectory Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Rosewood refectory table with two self storing leaves. Stunning. The leaves measure approximately

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Charlotte Perriand's Refectory Table from Cansado, Mauritania

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H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Rare Charlotte Perriand's Refectory Table from Cansado, Mauritania

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes

Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) Refectory table with a base in black lacquered metal and grey

Category

Vintage 1950s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Beech Farmhouse / Refectory Table with Bleached Top

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H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in

Beech Farmhouse / Refectory Table with Bleached Top

Located in Pewsey, GB

An attractive beech farmhouse/refectory table with a bleached top probably Spanish with large

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Farm Tables

Materials

Beech

Vintage Ercol Refectory Dining Table Model 419, 1960s

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H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 29.93 in

Vintage Ercol Refectory Dining Table Model 419, 1960s

By Lucian Ercolani

Located in Ely, GB

A Beautiful and Iconic, 1960s Ercol Refectory Table - Model Number 419 The table is from the

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leafs

$4,500

H 29 in Dm 47 in

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Table w/ Two Extension Boards Leafs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Measures: 2 x 20'' leaves.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Expandable Dining Table

$3,875

H 28 in W 104 in D 42 in

Danish Mid-Century Teak Expandable Dining Table

By Dyrlund

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable dining table, circa 1970’s by Dyrlund. Featuring richly grained, gleaming teak and smooth, clean lines characteristic of classic Danish design...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

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Modern Refectory Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modern refectory table you’re looking for. A modern refectory table — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the modern refectory table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern refectory table, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. B&B Italia, Robert Thompson and Van Keppel-Green each produced at least one beautiful modern refectory table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Modern Refectory Table?

Prices for a modern refectory table start at $425 and top out at $21,235 with the average selling for $4,200.

Finding the Right Dining-room-tables for You

No matter your furniture style of choice, a shared meal is one of life’s true rewards. Why not treat your family and friends to a luxurious dining experience? Browse our top picks to find the perfect antique, new or vintage dining room table for this important occasion.

Modern furniture design borrows significantly from the trends of yore, and this is especially apparent in dining tables. Ancient Egyptians made practical use of the earliest four-legged tables of wood and rock — their models bear striking similarity to the dining tables of today — while common large medieval dining room tables in England were made of oak or elm. Romans and Greeks, renowned for big banquets that involved entertainment as well as good food, used early dining room tables made of marble or wood and metals such as bronze for meals.

On 1stDibs, find a range of dining room tables that offers no shortage of options to accommodate modest interiors, midsize family homes and even lavish banquets (entertainment not included).

Beginning in the mid-19th century, more American homes featured dining rooms, where families could gather specifically for a meal together. In the States, upper-class families were the first to enjoy dining room tables, which were the centerpiece of the dining room.

Dining room tables of the Victorian era were created in a range of revivalist styles inspired by neoclassical, Renaissance, Gothic and other traditions. Furnishings of the period were made of various woods, including oak, rosewood and mahogany, and referenced a variety of decorative arts and architectural motifs. Some dining room tables finished in the Rococo style feature gorgeous inlaid marble tabletops or other ornamental flourishes handcrafted by Parisian furniture makers of the 18th century.

In many modern spaces, there often isn’t a dining room separate from the kitchen — instead, they frequently share real estate in a single area. Mid-century modern dining room tables, specifically those created by designers such as Osvaldo Borsani, Edward Wormley and Alvar Aalto, are typically clean and uncomplicated designs for a dining area that’s adjacent to where the cooking is done. Furniture of this era hasn’t lost its allure for those who opt for a casual and contemporary aesthetic.

If you’re of the modern mindset that making and sharing meals should be one in the same — and perhaps large antique dining tables don’t mesh well with your style — consider a popular alternative. Working with a tighter space may mean that a round or oval dining room table, a design that references the festive meals of the medieval era, may be a better fit. Round dining room tables, particularly those that originated in the Art Deco period, still endure as a popular contemporary substitute for traditional rectangular dining tables. Giovanni Offredi’s Paracarro table for Saporiti Italia is a striking round table option that showcases the magnificent Italian industrial design of the 1970s.

Find a collection of antique, new and vintage dining tables on 1stDibs.

Questions About Modern 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.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
Is a tulip table mid century modern?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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