A rare English 17th-century oak refectory table. Charles II-period, ca 1675.
The three-plank cleated detachable top is of superb color, figuring and patination.
Raised on six baluster supports united by stretchers.
The frieze is guilloche-carved on all four sides: this demonstrates that this table can be free-standing. Many of these were only carved on three sides.
This versatile refectory table can be used as a hall table, dining table, serving table, or a wonderful kitchen table. A number of early oak pieces which we have sold have harmonized very well with modern interiors.
A similar-sized refectory table (in generally poor condition) sold for £17,000.00 plus buyer's premium, in Duke's auctioneers ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE sale, Puddletown, Dorset, UK, 9th Oct, 2019.
Nb. The turning of the supports on this antique table indicates a development away from an earlier, heavy, carved bulbous leg, to a simpler baluster leg of the late-seventeenth century. However the guilloche-carved frieze is a hint of an earlier period.
Some historic restoration commensurate with 350 years of use. Overall in superb condition.
Dimensions:
8’5’' L. (256.5 cm)
2’8’' W. (81 cm)
2'7'’ H. (79 cm).
Literature:
R. W. Symonds 'The Present State of Old English Furniture...
Category
1670s Charles II Antique Bureau Furniture