FDA-A.2004-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.2004-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
College Hall Refectory Tables
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Six oak refectory tables, rectangular planked top, scalloped cruciform supports
Comments
This is a set of six tables.
From 1856 to 1858 a thorough restoration and refurbishment of College Hall was carried out. This was mainly at the expense of John Wilder, a Fellow of the college from 1840 to 1892. Henry Woodyer (1816–1896), former pupil of William Butterfield and a disciple of A.W.N. Pugin, was the architect in charge and produced designs in a neo-Gothic style, which included new furniture for the Hall.
'...we find that by the munificence of Mr. Wilder, the College Hall underwent thorough restoration in 1858. …A new sideboard, and new tables and benches were provided by the College in the style suitable to the character of the building.' [Source: H.C. Maxwell-Lyte M.A., ‘A History of Eton College', 1877, p.?]
From 1856 to 1858 a thorough restoration and refurbishment of College Hall was carried out. This was mainly at the expense of John Wilder, a Fellow of the college from 1840 to 1892. Henry Woodyer (1816–1896), former pupil of William Butterfield and a disciple of A.W.N. Pugin, was the architect in charge and produced designs in a neo-Gothic style, which included new furniture for the Hall.
'...we find that by the munificence of Mr. Wilder, the College Hall underwent thorough restoration in 1858. …A new sideboard, and new tables and benches were provided by the College in the style suitable to the character of the building.' [Source: H.C. Maxwell-Lyte M.A., ‘A History of Eton College', 1877, p.?]
Description
Material
oak
Physical description
Six oak refectory tables; each with a rectangular top, on scalloped cruciform supports, fixed to the floor with later iron brackets; restorations and replacements
Production
Person
Woodyer, Henry, 1816 - 1896, architect (Architect)
Date
1855-1860
