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Excellent Green Man Hall Monks Bench
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Excellent Green Man Hall Monks Bench

1900 - 1920
Description

A very good medium oak hall settle, carved green man decoration, opposing lions, lift up lid for storage, in excellent overall condition.

43" high

42" wide

19" depth

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EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the 1920s.

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Description
A very good medium oak hall settle, carved green man decoration, opposing lions, lift up lid for storage, in excellent overall condition.

43" high

42" wide

19" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

fig 1. A dark carved oak monks bench featuring a Green Man motif on the backrest panel, carved lion heads on the armrests, and an interior storage compartment.
fig 1. Excellent Green Man Hall Monks Bench

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the 1920s.

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SA1200816
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A dark carved oak monks bench featuring a Green Man motif on the backrest panel, carved lion heads on the armrests, and an interior storage compartment.

Excellent Green Man Hall Monks Bench

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
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A dark carved oak monks bench featuring a Green Man motif on the backrest panel, carved lion heads on the armrests, and an interior storage compartment.
Excellent Green Man Hall Monks Bench
Ref: SA1200816
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A monks bench, often referred to as a settle or coffer bench, originated in medieval Europe as a versatile piece of furniture combining seating with enclosed storage. Some variations featured a hinged backrest that folded down to form a tabletop, offering multi-functional utility in limited living spaces.

Traditional European hall benches were primarily constructed from solid oak or walnut, using mortise and tenon joinery. Hand-carved relief panels, featuring architectural, foliate, or mythical motifs, were integrated into the backrests and front aprons.

Authentic 19th-century pieces typically display hand-planed surfaces, uneven wear consistent with age, dark original patination, and hand-carved relief details rather than machine-moulded ornamentation. Hardware such as hinges and locks will often show signs of hand forging or period-correct brass manufacture.

A carved oak bench works effectively as a statement piece in a contemporary entryway or hallway, providing a grounded historical anchor. Pairing the dark timber with neutral wall tones and modern minimalist lighting balances the detailed wood carvings.

Maintain oak furniture by keeping it in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting. Apply high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth, buffing along the direction of the grain to protect the timber and retain the original patina.
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