Featured Project: Oak Refectory Table

This table has been inspired by a medieval table we have had in our family for some years. I have always admired the simplicity and proportion of this table and its ability to accommodate 8 sitters with ease, the table being 56 x 26 inches.

The pedestal design minimises interference with the sitters legs, although as children we used to rest our feet on the the cross bar as generations had before us resulting in a wonderfully worn top edge!

Cross member detail of the refectory table.

I have tried to interpret the original (much of the detail is missing in our old table) without resorting to a pastiche (not trying to imitate the aged black oak of the original) as this is a new table!

Constructed of Italian oak with traditional joinery throughout.

Peg detail.

Pedestal foot.