A Gorgeous Charles II style Oak refectory Grand dining table. The table is currently in the original condition, so please pay no real attention to the current finish, as its going to be fully professionally hand French polished on account of sale. History of Refectory tables. In there original use, one or more refectory tables were placed within the monks dining hall or refectory. The larger refectories would have a number of refectory tables where monks would take their meals, often while one of the monks read sacred texts from an elevated pulpit, frequently reached from a stone staircase to one side of the refectory. Secular use of the refectory table is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean regions of Europe, where increasingly ornate designs were adopted by Italian and other craftsmen. Adaptation of the refectory table outside the monasteries traveled to central and northern parts of Europe in the late 16th century. For example the Italian artist Giulio Romano traveled to France in the first half of the 16th century and brought concepts of the Italian style to the French court of Francis I. Later in the 16th century the secular refectory table spread to Flemish and German locales. While the Mediterranean refectory tables emphasized the use of walnut, oak wood became equally common in these more northern parts of Europe. This table is of the very highest quality from the materials used & by the way its been hand constructed by highly skilled English Cabinet makers. Its in the classic, elegant William IV style & comes with five turned attractive legs & a rounded ending top, & each turned leg ending in lovely brass castors. It will be in wonderful showroom, freshly professionally hand French polished condition. It has been French polished in the traditional natural warm mahogany colour to show off the beautiful movement mahogany & now has once again that deep lustrous shine & gleam to it that still only hand French polishing can achieve using the very finest modern table top French Polishes & materials to obtain the stunning finish we desire, which also now give quite a hard & heat resistant finish compared to the old French Polishes of the past. Please browse the company website to view examples of how this beautiful table will transform again into showroom condition. This table has been finely constructed by English cabinet makers using all there skills to great effect. This very attractive table will very comfortably seat up to 10 people & would make an stunning new addition. Length: 90 inches, 229 cm, 7.6ft. Width: 41.5 inches. 106 cm or just over 3.5ft. 76 cm or 2.6ft. It is now the fully finished article and would grace any home, shop, business or showroom. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions on 07966366338. You are most welcome to view this fine piece in person, from prior arrangement. Although are prices we feel are very fair and competitive for such high quality Antique furniture. Reasonable offers are considered! All sales & work carried out are subject to are full terms & conditions below. 1 Placing an order & French polishing, restoration work. Outside England, UK rest of the world prices do vary accordingly. We do try to dispatch are items as fast as we can, but the item must be to are very high standards before we send it. This may lead to a very small delay in dispatch of the piece if it requires any finishing touches before we dispatch it. But you shall be notified of any delay in advance. Although we try are utmost to make sure are items are sent out in the best possible condition we can send them. & with much previous correspondence that the customer is fully aware of what there purchasing & the current condition the items are in & with any imperfections highlighted. You are responsible for its care & well being. 4 On site work. When carrying out work on site, either for a private client or Business. This contract shall be governed exclusively by the law of England & Wales. All disputes arising out of this contract shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales. Neither party shall be liable for any default due to act of God, war, strike or lock-out, industrial action, fire or any other event beyond the reasonable control of either party. The item “Stunning English Oak Refectory dining table pro French Polished” is in sale since Thursday, January 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antique Furniture\Tables\Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)”. The seller is “cmc-designs-international” and is located in Ipswich. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Product Type: Tables
• Type: Dining Table
• Style: Adams
• Material: Oak