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Solid Oak Monks Bench

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 March 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Solid oak monks bench having a panelled front with a lift up seat and carved back which folds to become a table with turned wooden arms. The height when folded is 77cm

Height

99 cm / 39 "

Width

106 cm / 41 3/4"

Depth

50 cm / 19 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Solid Oak Monks Bench to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124163
Dealers Internal Reference
378073
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Description
Solid oak monks bench having a panelled front with a lift up seat and carved back which folds to become a table with turned wooden arms. The height when folded is 77cm

Height

99 cm / 39 "

Width

106 cm / 41 3/4"

fig 1. A front view of a solid oak monks bench featuring carved backrest panels, scroll motifs, armrests, and a box seat base.
fig 1. Solid Oak Monks Bench

Depth

50 cm / 19 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Solid Oak Monks Bench to the 1910s.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124163
Dealers Internal Ref
378073
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A front view of a solid oak monks bench featuring carved backrest panels, scroll motifs, armrests, and a box seat base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Solid Oak Monks Bench

Archive II A front view of a solid oak monks bench featuring carved backrest panels, scroll motifs, armrests, and a box seat base. View II
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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
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Items Sold 6,481
Worboys Antiques
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A front view of a solid oak monks bench featuring carved backrest panels, scroll motifs, armrests, and a box seat base.
Solid Oak Monks Bench
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A front view of a solid oak monks bench featuring carved backrest panels, scroll motifs, armrests, and a box seat base.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialSolid Oak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsScroll carvings, Floral medallions, Turned arm supports, Recessed panels
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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A monks bench, also known as a settle or table bench, originated in medieval Europe where furniture needed to serve multiple functions in compact spaces, often converting from a seat with storage into a table.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, utilising traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, wooden pegs, and hand-carved panels without modern metal fasteners.

Preserve the timber by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and maintain its natural lustre.

This piece can be styled in an entrance hall or living space by pairing it with neutral textiles, textured cushions, or contrasting contemporary decor to balance the heavy historical wood tones.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patination, tool marks from hand planes, shrinkage cracks, timber movement, and traditional joinery methods consistent with the claimed historical period.
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