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Art Nouveau Monks Bench in Golden Oak C.1900
The Old Cinema
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Art Nouveau Monks Bench in Golden Oak C.1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A golden oak Art Nouveau monks bench dating to c.1900, featuring a hinged backrest that folds forward to create a table surface. The shaped side supports are pierced with stylised foliate motifs, typical of the period’s decorative vocabulary. The seat lifts to reveal a generous storage compartment, framed by fielded panels to the front and sides. Sturdy square legs complete the design, combining practical storage with adaptable seating in a single piece.

Physical Dimensions
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Art Nouveau Monks Bench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169959
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47466
Description
A golden oak Art Nouveau monks bench dating to c.1900, featuring a hinged backrest that folds forward to create a table surface.
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The shaped side supports are pierced with stylised foliate motifs, typical of the period’s decorative vocabulary.
The Old Cinema

The seat lifts to reveal a generous storage compartment, framed by fielded panels to the front and sides. Sturdy square legs complete the design, combining practical storage with adaptable seating in a single piece.

Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Art Nouveau Monks Bench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169959
Dealers Internal Ref
47466
The Old Cinema
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An antique golden oak monks bench with carved Art Nouveau cutouts and a panelled storage base positioned in table configuration.
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An antique golden oak monks bench with carved Art Nouveau cutouts and a panelled storage base positioned in table configuration.
Art Nouveau Monks Bench in Golden Oak c.1900
Ref: SA1169959
An antique golden oak monks bench with carved Art Nouveau cutouts and a panelled storage base positioned in table configuration.
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A monks bench, or settle table, originated as a space-saving dual-purpose design featuring a chest base topped by a hinged backrest that pivots horizontally to serve as a table surface.

Pieces from the Art Nouveau period, around 1900, were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, utilising traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside decorative carved panelwork.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristic organic shapes, pierced cutouts, stylised botanical or spade motifs, hand-fitted brass hardware, and natural surface patination around wear points.

Positioned in an entryway or hallway, a monks bench provides functional seat functionality alongside hidden storage for everyday items, serving as an architectural focal point.

Maintain the wood by applying a natural beeswax polish twice yearly along the grain, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources, and ensuring smooth operation of the pivoting tabletop mechanism.
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