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Large Early 20th Century Antique Oak Monks Seat
Penderyn Antiques
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Large Early 20th Century Antique Oak Monks Seat

1900 - 1920
Description

A large and unusual early 20th century antique oak monk’s seat or hall seat with flip over top. The monk’s seat has a large, octagonal shaped back rest with decorative carved detail. The top flips over and rests on the arms to create a useful table top. The monk’s seat has open arms that are raised on turned supports. The solid oak seat is raised on four square and turned legs with straight stretcher supports. An unusually large example with attractive carved detail throughout.

Item Ref; M-2730

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 149cm / Width – 104cm / Depth – 64cm / Seat Height – 48cm / Table Top Height – 77cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including some age-related marks to the seat and the table top (pictured). The monk’s seat remains structurally solid and sound with the flip over mechanism working well. Good colour and patina throughout. A rather good example.

Our carpenter inspects, repairs, and restores our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!

We ask that you take the time to look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of the item.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Monks Seat to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA935523
Dealers Internal Reference
M-2730
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
A large and unusual early 20th century antique oak monk’s seat or hall seat with flip over top. The monk’s seat has a large, octagonal shaped back rest with decorative carved detail. The top flips over and rests on the arms to create a useful table top. The monk’s seat has open arms that are raised on turned supports. The solid oak seat is raised on four square and turned legs with straight stretcher supports. An unusually large example with attractive carved detail throughout.
fig 1. An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers.
fig 1. Large Early 20th Century Antique Oak Monks Seat

Item Ref; M-2730

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 149cm / Width – 104cm / Depth – 64cm / Seat Height – 48cm / Table Top Height – 77cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age.

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There is surface wear in places including some age-related marks to the seat and the table top (pictured).
Penderyn Antiques

The monk’s seat remains structurally solid and sound with the flip over mechanism working well. Good colour and patina throughout. A rather good example.

fig 2. An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers.
fig 2. Large Early 20th Century Antique Oak Monks Seat

Our carpenter inspects, repairs, and restores our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!

We ask that you take the time to look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of the item.

Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Monks Seat to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA935523
Dealers Internal Ref
M-2730
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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Archive I An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers.

Large Early 20th Century Antique Oak Monks Seat

Archive II An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers. View X
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Penderyn Antiques
Telephone 01685 813594
Location
Soar Chapel
Penderyn
South Wales
CF44 0TJ
United Kingdom
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An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers.
Large Early 20th Century Antique Oak Monks Seat
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An early 20th-century dark oak monks seat featuring an octagonal carved tilt-top backrest, open armrests, turned legs, and stretchers.
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FAQs

A monks seat, also known as a chair-table or settle-table, is a dual-purpose piece of furniture where the backrest pivots forward over the armrests to transform the chair into a tabletop. Originating in medieval times to conserve space in monastic and domestic settings, the form saw major revivals during the Jacobean, Victorian, and Edwardian periods.

Traditional monks seats are typically constructed from solid oak, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery alongside wooden pivot pegs that allow the backrest to swivel smoothly. Decorative relief carving, panelled construction, and turned legs are standard hallmarks of historical craftsmanship in these convertible pieces.

Authentic early 20th-century pieces display natural wood shrinkage, patination consistent with age around contact points, and traditional joinery rather than modern fasteners. Hand-carved or machine-routed relief decorations typical of the Jacobean Revival style are commonly present on the back panel and lower frame.

Place a monks seat in an entryway, hallway, or open-plan living area to serve as a functional architectural focal point. Its dual functionality allows it to operate primarily as accent seating, which can be folded down into a surface when additional table space is required.

Dust regularly using a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood moisture and finish. Avoid positioning the piece adjacent to radiators or in direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish degradation.
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