Antique Late Eighteenth Century Two Plank Walnut French Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table, c.1780

A fine Late 18th Century French Refectory Farmhouse Dining Table, crafted circa 1780 from richly patinated walnut. This exceptional piece displays the refined simplicity and honest construction typical of provincial French furniture of the period.

The two-plank walnut top is particularly striking — wide, beautifully grained, and rich in character, showing centuries of gentle use through a warm, tactile surface with undulating texture and natural wear. Supported on sturdy walnut square legs united by H-stretchers, the frame retains early pegged joints and a mellow finish developed through years of farmhouse life.

Perfectly proportioned at over 2.2 metres in length, the table comfortably seats eight to ten diners. Its compact width and legroom beneath the apron make it ideally suited to both modern interiors and traditional country settings. A genuine and handsome refectory table embodying rural French craftsmanship at its most enduring.

Presented by Belvoir Antiques, specialists in 18th and 19th-century European farmhouse furniture.