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Small Carved Oak Monk’s Bench.
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Small Carved Oak Monk’s Bench.

1900 - 1920
Description

A delightful early 20th. century oak monk’s bench, of small size. The back, sides and front panels are carved with scrolls. The seat lifts up to provide useful storage, and the top folds down to form a table.

Size: 92 cm wide x 44 cm deep x 94 cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Roger King Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Monk Bench to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202518
Dealers Internal Reference
B836
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Description
A delightful early 20th. century oak monk’s bench, of small size. The back, sides and front panels are carved with scrolls. The seat lifts up to provide useful storage, and the top folds down to form a table.

Size: 92 cm wide x 44 cm deep x 94 cm high

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Roger King Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Monk Bench to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202518
Dealers Internal Ref
B836
Roger King Antiques
Roger King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

We stock a large selection of dining tables, set of chairs, chest of drawers and other useful items

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A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base.
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Archive I A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base.

Small Carved Oak Monk’s Bench.

Archive II A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base. View II
Archive III A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base. View III
Archive IV A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base. View IV
Archive V A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base. View V
Archive VI A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base. View VI
Archive VII A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base. View VII
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Roger King Antiques

Roger King Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 256 or 07789 632 629
Location
111 High Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rk
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 57
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Roger King Antiques
Roger King Antiques
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A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base.
Small carved oak monk’s bench.
Ref: SA1202518
A carved dark oak monks bench featuring an upright carved backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower storage coffer base.
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A monks bench, also known as a settle table, is a dual-purpose piece of furniture featuring a seat with a hinged backrest that folds down horizontally over the arms to form a tabletop. Originating in medieval Europe and revived during the 19th century, it was designed to maximize functionality in compact interior spaces.

Monks benches were traditionally crafted from solid hardwoods, most frequently English oak, pine, or walnut. Construction techniques typically involved mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved relief panels, and turned balusters supporting the armrests.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a dry, soft cloth along the direction of the wood grain. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice per year to protect the timber and retain the patination, avoiding chemical spray polishes or excess moisture.

Place the bench in an entryway or hallway to serve as both seating and concealed storage for household items. Contrast the dark wood finish against neutral wall palettes, textured linen cushions, or contemporary artwork to balance classic woodwork with modern styling.

Authentic period monks benches feature hand-planed timber surfaces, variations in carved details, and natural wear patterns around the seat hinges and footrests. Look for pegged mortise joints and natural wood shrinkage along the grain consistent with historical age.
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