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Carved Oak Monks Bench
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Carved Oak Monks Bench

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 December 2024 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Good quality Edwardian carved oak monks bench circa 1900.

The bench is constructed of solid oak through out ,with a well carved back panel .

this folds down to create a table top . the lift up seat has very useful storage underneath .

The bench is in very good condition with a great colour and grain .

The seat height is 46 cm

We can arrange delivery through out the UK please enquire for our competitive prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095956
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Description
Good quality Edwardian carved oak monks bench circa 1900.

The bench is constructed of solid oak through out ,with a well carved back panel .

this folds down to create a table top . the lift up seat has very useful storage underneath .

The bench is in very good condition with a great colour and grain .

The seat height is 46 cm

We can arrange delivery through out the UK please enquire for our competitive prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the Edwardian era.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095956
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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A dark oak monks bench featuring panelled backrests with carved lozenge motifs, scrolled armrests, and a box seat supported by turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark oak monks bench featuring panelled backrests with carved lozenge motifs, scrolled armrests, and a box seat supported by turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Carved Oak Monks Bench

Archive II A dark oak monks bench featuring panelled backrests with carved lozenge motifs, scrolled armrests, and a box seat supported by turned legs. View II
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A dark oak monks bench featuring panelled backrests with carved lozenge motifs, scrolled armrests, and a box seat supported by turned legs.
carved oak monks bench
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A dark oak monks bench featuring panelled backrests with carved lozenge motifs, scrolled armrests, and a box seat supported by turned legs.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDiamond lozenge carvings, Turned baluster legs, Recessed panelling, Scrolled armrests
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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A monks bench, traditionally known as a settle or table bench, is a multi-functional piece of furniture dating back to the medieval and Tudor periods, designed with a hinged top that converts the backrest into a table surface to save space in smaller dwellings.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid quarter-sawn English oak, utilising traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, wooden pegs, hand-carved panels, and forged iron or wooden pivot mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces exhibit genuine patination, tool marks from hand-adzing, shrinkage cracks, timber oxidisation, and hand-cut joinery, whereas 19th or 20th-century revivals often display machine-made cuts, uniform symmetry, and modern hardware.

This item can be incorporated into modern spaces by pairing it with minimalist decor, neutral linen cushions, or contrasting contemporary art to highlight its historic craftsmanship and architectural silhouette.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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