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Late 17thc Oak Monks Bench with Drawer
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Late 17thc Oak Monks Bench with Drawer

17th century
Description

Late 17thC Oak Monks Bench with Drawer

Superb Colour & Patination

Wonderful Piece of History over 300 years Old.

Measurements when used as a Table is 76cm High x 94 x 68

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Monks Bench to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1203704
Dealers Internal Reference
IT0424326
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Description
Late 17thC Oak Monks Bench with Drawer

Superb Colour & Patination

Wonderful Piece of History over 300 years Old.

Measurements when used as a Table is 76cm High x 94 x 68

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Monks Bench to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203704
Dealers Internal Ref
IT0424326
Helios and Co Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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A dark oak 17th-century monks bench featuring a tilting tabletop backrest, turned supports, and an under-seat drawer.
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Archive I A dark oak 17th-century monks bench featuring a tilting tabletop backrest, turned supports, and an under-seat drawer.

Late 17thc Oak Monks Bench with Drawer

Archive II A dark oak 17th-century monks bench featuring a tilting tabletop backrest, turned supports, and an under-seat drawer. View II
Archive III A dark oak 17th-century monks bench featuring a tilting tabletop backrest, turned supports, and an under-seat drawer. View III
Archive IV A dark oak 17th-century monks bench featuring a tilting tabletop backrest, turned supports, and an under-seat drawer. View IV
Archive V A dark oak 17th-century monks bench featuring a tilting tabletop backrest, turned supports, and an under-seat drawer. View V
Archive VI A dark oak 17th-century monks bench featuring a tilting tabletop backrest, turned supports, and an under-seat drawer. View VI
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Helios and Co Antiques
Telephone 01327 340264
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25/27 High Street
Weedon
Northamptonshire
NN7 4QD
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 130
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A dark oak 17th-century monks bench featuring a tilting tabletop backrest, turned supports, and an under-seat drawer.
Late 17thC Oak Monks Bench with Drawer
Ref: SA1203704
A dark oak 17th-century monks bench featuring a tilting tabletop backrest, turned supports, and an under-seat drawer.
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  • ObjectBenches & Settles
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTilting tabletop, Turned supports, Under-seat drawer, Box stretcher base
  • SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This late 17th-century monks bench belongs to the 17th-century style and is made of solid oak with an iron drawer pull, displaying a dark brown colour and rich natural patination. The furniture piece incorporates a tilting rectangular tabletop backrest, heavily turned upright supports for the arms, a panelled box seat equipped with a small under-seat drawer, and sturdy stretchers connecting the legs near the floor. Visible signs of age include surface grain variations and darker oxidised patches across the weathered wooden planks. The item measures 121 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, and when converted for use as a table, it stands 76 cm high with a top measuring 94 cm by 68 cm. In a modern home, this practical multi-purpose seating unit serves well in a hallway, living room, or study, providing both a comfortable armchair and an occasional table surface alongside concealed storage within the integrated drawer base.

FAQs

A monks bench, also known as a hutch table or chair table, is a piece of dual-function furniture featuring a tabletop that flips on pivots to convert between a high-backed armchair and a tabletop surface.

Historically, these items were built using native hardwoods, primarily solid English oak. Construction techniques relied on hand-planed timber, mortise and tenon joinery, and wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners.

Authentic period examples exhibit irregular hand-sawn timber marks, peg joinery, uneven wear around the armrests and feet, natural shrinkage across wider boards, and an aged dark patina within the oak grain.

Position the piece in a spacious hallway, entryway, or dining area where its dual capability can be utilised. Pair it with neutral stone flooring or contemporary textiles to balance the visual weight of dark historical oak.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping or splitting. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood moisture and protect the historical finish.
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