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Small Golden Oak Monks Bench

1920 - 1940
Sold 1 April 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Small golden oak monks bench having a panelled front and sides .The back folds to become a table supported by turned wooden arms with a lift up seat for storage raised on bun feet.When folded as a table 74.5cm high

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

Depth

51 cm / 20 1/4"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Small Oak Monks Bench to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132499
Dealers Internal Reference
378142
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Description
Small golden oak monks bench having a panelled front and sides .
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The back folds to become a table supported by turned wooden arms with a lift up seat for storage raised on bun feet.
Worboys Antiques

When folded as a table 74.5cm high

fig 1. A small golden oak monks bench featuring a panelled backrest, integrated armrests, and a box seat base.
fig 1. Small Golden Oak Monks Bench

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

Depth

51 cm / 20 1/4"

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Small Oak Monks Bench to the 1930s.

Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1132499
Dealers Internal Ref
378142
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 small golden oak monks bench featuring a panelled backrest, integrated armrests, and a box seat base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Golden Oak Monks Bench

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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
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,481
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
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A small golden oak monks bench featuring a panelled backrest, integrated armrests, and a box seat base.
Small Golden Oak Monks Bench
Ref: SA1132499
A small golden oak monks bench featuring a panelled backrest, integrated armrests, and a box seat base.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsPanelled backrest, Turned arm supports, Box storage base, Hinged table top
  • SizeW 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A monks bench, also known as a settle table, is a piece of multi-functional furniture featuring a hinged back that flips forward to convert the seat into a table, while the base typically provides enclosed storage space for household items.

Authentic pieces are predominantly constructed from solid oak using traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, dowels, and hand-cut panels, often featuring period hardware and pegged construction.

Identification involves examining the timber grain, tool marks, patination, and wear patterns, alongside joint construction; hand-planed surfaces, irregular peg placements, and authentic oxidisation generally indicate older craftsmanship.

This versatile piece works well in hallways, kitchens, or living rooms as a seating and storage solution, where its warm wood tones complement both traditional country decor and contemporary rustic spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room temperatures, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the wood and maintain its protective finish.
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