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Carved Oak Monks Bench
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Carved Oak Monks Bench

1900 - 1920
Description

Oak Monks bench with fold back top and lift up seat lid revealing storage space.

Carved lion supports offering attractive decoration. This is a sturdy and useful piece of hallway furniture. Circa 1920

Measurements

Height with back raised 40”

Height with back lowered 30”

Width 43”

Depth 18”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA877170
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Pcf iPad 2/2/22. WH
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Description
Oak Monks bench with fold back top and lift up seat lid revealing storage space.

Carved lion supports offering attractive decoration. This is a sturdy and useful piece of hallway furniture. Circa 1920

Measurements

Height with back raised 40”

Height with back lowered 30”

Width 43”

Depth 18”

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Height
101.5cm (39.96")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA877170
Dealers Internal Ref
Pcf iPad 2/2/22. WH
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A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat.
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Archive I A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat.

Carved Oak Monks Bench

Archive II A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat. View II
Archive III A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat. View III
Archive IV A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat. View IV
Archive V A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat. View V
Archive VI A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat. View VII
Archive VIII A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat. View VIII
Archive IX A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat. View IX
Archive X A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat. View X
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A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat.
Carved Oak Monks Bench
Ref: SA877170
A dark oak monks bench featuring foliate scroll carving on the backrest and base panels, carved lion head armrests, and a hinged lift-up seat.
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  • ObjectBenches & Settles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFoliate scroll carving, Lion head armrests, Panelled chest base, Hinged lift seat
  • SizeH 101.5 cm (40 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Jacobean Revival monks bench dates from circa 1920 and is formed from dark brown oak. The structured piece combines a panelled chest base, a hinged lift-up seat, and a fold-back top that doubles as a high backrest. Intricate foliate scroll carvings adorn the upper backrest and the two lower front panels, complemented by carved lion head armrests and bracket feet. Metal hinges join the seating components together. Visible signs of age include surface wear and varied tones across the timber panels. Measuring 101.5 cm high, 109 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, the bench stands firmly as a practical item of hallway furniture designed to provide both seating and concealed storage in a modern home interior.

FAQs

A monks bench, also known as a settle table, is a multi-functional furniture design featuring a pivoting backrest that folds down over the armrests to convert the seat into a table top, supported by a chest-style storage base.

Traditional monks benches were constructed primarily from solid hardwoods such as English oak or walnut, using mortise and tenon joinery, brass or iron hinges, and hand-carved relief panels.

Authentic period pieces display signs of hand-planed timber, pegged joinery, natural wear along the sliding or pivoting mechanism, and uneven patination within the base storage compartment.

Place the piece in an entryway or hallway to function as practical seating and concealed storage, balancing the dark timber visually with contemporary neutral wall tones, minimalist lighting, or linen soft furnishings.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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