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Oak Carved Monks Bench

19th century
Sold 16 April 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Description

Stunning carved oak settle / hall seat / monks bench. The quality of the carving is excellent with the front, arms and back rest all profusely decorated. The seat is also beautifully carved and lifts to provides storage for boots, shoes, bags etc. This is a very practical useful piece of furniture with amazing colouring and beautiful graining.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA880706
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI2593
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Description
Stunning carved oak settle / hall seat / monks bench. The quality of the carving is excellent with the front, arms and back rest all profusely decorated. The seat is also beautifully carved and lifts to provides storage for boots, shoes, bags etc. This is a very practical useful piece of furniture with amazing colouring and beautiful graining.
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Carved Oak Monks Bench to the 19th Century.

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA880706
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2593
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I An antique dark oak monks bench featuring elaborate relief carvings on the backrest and front panel, figural finials on the top corners, and a hinged storage seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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An antique dark oak monks bench featuring elaborate relief carvings on the backrest and front panel, figural finials on the top corners, and a hinged storage seat.
Oak Carved Monks Bench
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigural finials, Relief carved panels, Scroll arms, Hinged storage box
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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Monks benches, often referred to as settle benches, traditionally date back to the medieval and Jacobean periods in Britain, functioning as multi-use furniture that could convert from a seat into a table by pivoting the backrest.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid English oak, utilising traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved panels, and pegged construction without modern metal fasteners.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery marks, iron or wooden pegs, and consistent patination and oxidisation appropriate to the claimed age, whereas reproductions often display machine tool marks and uniform wear.

In a modern interior, such a piece serves as a strong focal point in a hallway or large living space, paired with neutral textiles or minimalist surroundings to highlight its rich grain and historic craftsmanship.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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