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Victorian Oak Monks Bench

19th century
Sold 23 April 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Late 19th century oak monks bench having carved panels to the front , with a lift up seat for storage and carved back which folds to become a table , raised on short straight supports . The height when folded down is 80 cm

Height

97 cm / 38 "

Width

122.5 cm / 48 "

Depth

45 cm / 17 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Monks Bench to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
122.5cm (48.23")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1131757
Dealers Internal Reference
378134
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Description
Late 19th century oak monks bench having carved panels to the front , with a lift up seat for storage and carved back which folds to become a table , raised on short straight supports . The height when folded down is 80 cm
fig 1. A dark oak Victorian monks bench featuring carved panels on the box base and backrest, with turned arm supports.
fig 1. Victorian Oak Monks Bench

Height

97 cm / 38 "

Width

122.5 cm / 48 "

Depth

45 cm / 17 "

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 Victorian Oak Monks Bench to the 19th Century.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
122.5cm (48.23")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131757
Dealers Internal Ref
378134
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

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Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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

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Verified Since Jul 2005
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A dark oak Victorian monks bench featuring carved panels on the box base and backrest, with turned arm supports.
Victorian Oak Monks Bench
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A dark oak Victorian monks bench featuring carved panels on the box base and backrest, with turned arm supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScroll carving, Turned balusters, Panelled construction, Thumb-moulded edges
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 122.5 cm (48 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Monks benches, often featuring a pivoting back that converts the seat into a table, draw inspiration from medieval furniture designs, though the majority of surviving examples date from the 19th-century Gothic Revival period.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid oak using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon, often featuring hand-carved panels and turned wooden supports.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, traditional peg construction, and wear patterns consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

This type of functional seating works well in entryways or hallways, pairing effectively with neutral walls and minimalist decor to balance its heavy historical visual weight.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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