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Victorian Carved Oak Monks Seat Bench
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Victorian Carved Oak Monks Seat Bench

19th century
Description

Victorian period dark carved oak fold over single person monk's bench seat raised on turned legs with joining stretchers.

Having fold down carved back, enabling this monk's bench to be used as a table surface when required.

In sound condition. Circa 1890

Measurements

Height with Back Up 38" (96.5cm)

Height as Table 31" (79cm)

Width 30" (76cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA418776
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268B4/12 (WH)
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Description
Victorian period dark carved oak fold over single person monk's bench seat raised on turned legs with joining stretchers.
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Having fold down carved back, enabling this monk's bench to be used as a table surface when required.
Affordable Old Furniture

In sound condition. Circa 1890

Measurements

Height with Back Up 38" (96.5cm)

Height as Table 31" (79cm)

Width 30" (76cm)

Depth 22" (56cm)

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA418776
Dealers Internal Ref
268B4/12 (WH)
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Archive I A dark carved oak monks bench featuring a detailed foliate backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower stretcher base.

Victorian Carved Oak Monks Seat Bench

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A dark carved oak monks bench featuring a detailed foliate backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower stretcher base.
Victorian Carved Oak Monks Seat Bench
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A dark carved oak monks bench featuring a detailed foliate backrest, turned arm supports, and a lower stretcher base.
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FAQs

A monks bench, also known as a chair-table, is a piece of convertible furniture featuring a tabletop attached to a chair frame via pivots, allowing it to function as both a seat and a table.

Victorian monks benches were predominantly constructed from solid English oak, featuring hand-carved panels, peg joints, turned arm supports, and heavy timber stretchers.

Authentic period pieces display age-appropriate wear around the pivot mechanism, hand-carved decorative panels, original dark wax finishes, and slight structural shrinkage typical of aged timber.

Place the bench in an entryway or hallway as a functional focal point, pairing the rich dark oak with neutral wall tones and subtle brass lighting accents.

Maintain the timber by applying a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year, and keep the item away from direct heat sources to prevent drying or splitting.
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