A refectory table is a highly elongated table used originally for dining in monasteries during Medieval times. ... Typically, the table legs are supported by circumferential stretchers positioned very low to the floor.
What is a Gateleg dining table?
A gateleg table is a type of furniture first introduced in England in the 16th century. The table top has a fixed section and one or two hinged leaves, which, when not in use, fold down below the fixed section to hang vertically. As such, gateleg tables are a subset of the type known as a dropleaf.