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Dark Oak Monks Bench
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Dark Oak Monks Bench

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Solid dark oak monks bench having a carved front and back , with a top that folds on to bobbin turned supports , and a seat that lifts for storage , raised on bun feet . The height when folded is 77 cm .

Height

98 cm / 38 3⁄4"

Width

107 cm / 42 1⁄4"

Depth

49 cm / 19 1⁄2"

Good Condition Repolished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Dark Oak Monks Bench to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239989
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378824
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Description
Solid dark oak monks bench having a carved front and back , with a top that folds on to bobbin turned supports , and a seat that lifts for storage , raised on bun feet . The height when folded is 77 cm .
fig 1. A dark oak monks bench with geometric moulded panels on the backrest and storage base, supported by turned posts and bun feet.
fig 1. Dark Oak Monks Bench

Height

98 cm / 38 3⁄4"

Width

107 cm / 42 1⁄4"

Depth

49 cm / 19 1⁄2"

Good Condition Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Dark Oak Monks Bench to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239989
Dealers Internal Ref
378824
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

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Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A dark oak monks bench with geometric moulded panels on the backrest and storage base, supported by turned posts and bun feet.

Dark 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 6,437
Worboys Antiques
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A dark oak monks bench with geometric moulded panels on the backrest and storage base, supported by turned posts and bun feet.
Dark Oak Monks Bench
Ref: SA1239989
A dark oak monks bench with geometric moulded panels on the backrest and storage base, supported by turned posts and bun feet.
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  • ObjectBenches & Settles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric moulded panels, Turned arm supports, Bun feet, Convertible tilt top
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This Jacobean Revival monks bench dates from 1910 and takes the form of a solid dark oak settle with a dual-purpose design. The construction employs rich dark brown timber finished with a repolished surface, showcasing prominent geometric moulded panels across the backrest and the storage base. The piece incorporates bobbin turned arm supports and rests on rounded bun feet, while the seat lifts to reveal an interior compartment and the back tilts forward to create a table surface. Measuring 98 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 49 cm deep, this versatile item suits placement in a hallway, boot room, or living space as a seating option with hidden storage. The traditional English country house aesthetic makes it a practical addition to period and rustic interiors for everyday utility.

FAQs

A monks bench, also known as a table chair or settle table, is a piece of dual-purpose furniture featuring a hinged backrest that swivels down to rest on the armrests, converting the seat into a table. Originating in the medieval period and popularised through the seventeenth century, these pieces maximized space efficiency in traditional interiors.

Traditional monks benches are constructed predominantly from solid hardwoods such as oak, pine, or walnut, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery. The design typically incorporates a box-like chest base accessible by lifting the seat lid, supported by turned columns or carved supports.

Authentic period examples exhibit signs of hand-planed timber, irregular wooden peg joinery, and natural shrinkage across wide timber panels. Additionally, examine the wear around the pivot pins and hinge mechanisms on the swivelling backrest for signs of historical use.

Position the bench in an entryway or hallway to serve as both functional seating and hidden storage for footwear and outdoor wear. Pair the dark timber tone with neutral wall paint, woven natural fibre rugs, and modern lighting to create contrast.

Maintain solid oak by dusting regularly with a clean, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish. Avoid placing solid wood items directly next to radiators or heat sources to prevent cracking and joint separation.
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