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Late 17thc Small Oak Table Chair (Monk,s Bench)
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Late 17thc Small Oak Table Chair (Monk,s Bench)

17th century
Sold 21 September 2024 · Mike Melody Antiques
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AN UNUSUAL NORTH COUNTRY OAK SMALL "MONKS" BENCH /SEAT WITH A DRAWER.

DATING FROM THE LATE 17THC C1680 BOUGHT FROM YORKSHIRE FARM WHERE IT HAD RESIDED FOR MANY YEARS .

THE BACK FOLDS OVER TO FORM A SMALL TABLE IF NEEDED.

THE COLOUR IS RICH WITH A DEEP PATINATION.

IT MEASURES 104cms h 61cms w 62cms d

THE FRONT LEGS HAVE HEAVY WEAR BUT ARE PERFECTLY STABLE AND THE DRAWER AT THE FRONT HAS ITS ORIGINAL LINING AND HANDLE.

A RARE PIECE OF PROVINCIAL OAK

IT COULD EVEN BE CALLED AN EARLY "LAMBING CHAIR" WITH THE DRAWER .

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LAPADA_CINOA MEMBERS SINCE1985

ESTABLISHED IN1977 IN CHESTER

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Monk Chair to the 17th Century.

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Description
AN UNUSUAL NORTH COUNTRY OAK SMALL "MONKS" BENCH /SEAT WITH A DRAWER.

DATING FROM THE LATE 17THC C1680 BOUGHT FROM YORKSHIRE FARM WHERE IT HAD RESIDED FOR MANY YEARS .

THE BACK FOLDS OVER TO FORM A SMALL TABLE IF NEEDED.

fig 1. An antique dark oak monk chair with a panelled backrest that tilts to form a table, featuring turned legs and a box seat with a small drawer.
fig 1. Late 17thc Small Oak Table Chair (Monk,s Bench)

THE COLOUR IS RICH WITH A DEEP PATINATION.

IT MEASURES 104cms h 61cms w 62cms d

“
THE FRONT LEGS HAVE HEAVY WEAR BUT ARE PERFECTLY STABLE AND THE DRAWER AT THE FRONT HAS ITS ORIGINAL LINING AND HANDLE.
Mike Melody Antiques

A RARE PIECE OF PROVINCIAL OAK

IT COULD EVEN BE CALLED AN EARLY "LAMBING CHAIR" WITH THE DRAWER .

UK DELIVERY INCLUDED

ALL FORMS OF PAYMENT INCLUDING CCS ETC

LAPADA_CINOA MEMBERS SINCE1985

ESTABLISHED IN1977 IN CHESTER

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Monk Chair to the 17th Century.

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SA1094291
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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An antique dark oak monk chair with a panelled backrest that tilts to form a table, featuring turned legs and a box seat with a small drawer.
LATE 17THC SMALL OAK TABLE CHAIR (MONK,S BENCH)
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An antique dark oak monk chair with a panelled backrest that tilts to form a table, featuring turned legs and a box seat with a small drawer.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Panelled back, Box seat, Hinged top

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Monk chairs, or table chairs, date back to the medieval and Jacobean periods in England. They were ingeniously designed as multifunctional space-saving furniture, featuring a hinged backrest that tilted forward to create a tabletop for dining or working in smaller homes.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid English oak, joined using traditional pegged mortise and tenon joints. They often feature hand-turned spindle supports, panelled backs, and under-seat storage compartments secured with iron or wooden fittings.

Authentication relies on examining timber patination, tool marks, peg construction, and wear patterns consistent with age. Genuine period examples exhibit hand-adzed surfaces, shrinkage cracks in the oak, and hand-forged iron hardware rather than modern fixings.

An antique oak chair adds grounding texture and historical contrast to contemporary spaces. It works effectively as an accent piece in a hallway or living room, paired with minimalist decor to highlight its sculptural form and rich timber grain.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight. Nourishing the wood periodically with traditional beeswax helps protect the surface and maintain its natural lustre.
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