A superb and quite rare long English refectory / farmhouse table in solid oak, dating from the late 17th to early 18th century (Charles II–Queen Anne period). The thick three-plank top with softly beveled edges sits on simple end frames with slightly splayed square legs, joined by long side stretchers and a central cross-stretcher.
At 94½" long and 34" wide, it makes an impressive dining table, easily seating eight and up to ten. The oak has a wonderful, centuries-old surface with deep, warm color, old shrinkage seams and honest wear from centuries of use in a working interior.
The base is pegged and mortise-and-tenon joined, with heavily worn stretchers that testify to age and use. An old reinforcing block and bearer have been added beneath the center of the top, likely in the 19th or early 20th century, to stabilize the planks; this is a sympathetic, historic repair and structurally sound.
A very honest, characterful early English oak table with great presence and proportions—ready to anchor a kitchen, dining room, or large hall.
Key details:
- English, late 17th / early 18th century
- Solid oak with rich, original-type surface
- Three-plank top, 94½" x 34"
- Square, slightly splayed legs with pegged mortise-and-tenon joints
- Long side stretchers with central cross-stretcher
- Old underside strengthening to top, in keeping with age
Condition: Overall good antique condition. The table is strong, sturdy and stable. There are various minor historic losses including dents, scratches, dings, and chips as one would expect to find on a genuine piece of this age.
