Refectory table
A refectory table is a highly elongated table[1] used originally for dining in monasteries in Medieval times. In the Late Middle Ages the table gradually became a banqueting or feasting table in castles and other noble residences. The original table manufacture was by hand and created of oak or walnut; the design is based on a trestle-style. Typically the table legs are supported by circumferential stretchers positioned very low to the floor.
History
Notable examples
Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, England has numerous areas of early furnishings including one room with original 17th century furnishings including a refectory table and set of Charles II chairs.[2]
See also
Line notes
- ^ The Complete Guide to Furniture Styles By Louise Ade Boge
- ^ The Ordnance Survey Guide to Historic Houses in Britain, Peter Furtado, Great Britain Ordnance Survey, 1987
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