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Antique Oak Monks Bench
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Antique Oak Monks Bench

1900 - 1920
Description

An attractive early 20th century antique oak monks bench. The antique oak monks bench has a circular shaped backrest with decorative carved detail, which also flips over and rests on the arms to create a table top. The antique oak monks bench has a solid rectangular shaped seat that becomes a useful under tier shelf when transformed into a table. The antique oak monks bench is raised on four turned legs with straight stretcher supports. Attractive colour and carved detail throughout.

Item Ref; M-4449

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DIMENSIONS:

Chair: Height – 108cm / Width – 85cm / Depth – 58cm / Seat Height - 45cm

Table: Height – 71cm / Width – 85cm / Depth – 85cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks, scratches and fading to the table top/backrest (pictured), further scratches and shrinkage to the seat/under tier shelf (pictured), also fading to the base (pictured). The antique oak monks bench remains structurally solid and sound. Overall, a great example of its kind.

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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Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Monks Bench to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA951361
Dealers Internal Reference
M-4449
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
An attractive early 20th century antique oak monks bench.
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The antique oak monks bench has a circular shaped backrest with decorative carved detail, which also flips over and rests on the arms to create a table top.
Penderyn Antiques

The antique oak monks bench has a solid rectangular shaped seat that becomes a useful under tier shelf when transformed into a table. The antique oak monks bench is raised on four turned legs with straight stretcher supports. Attractive colour and carved detail throughout.

fig 1. A dark oak monks bench featuring a circular carved tilt-top backrest, turned arm supports, and a solid seat raised on turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Oak Monks Bench

Item Ref; M-4449

DIMENSIONS:

Chair: Height – 108cm / Width – 85cm / Depth – 58cm / Seat Height - 45cm

Table: Height – 71cm / Width – 85cm / Depth – 85cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks, scratches and fading to the table top/backrest (pictured), further scratches and shrinkage to the seat/under tier shelf (pictured), also fading to the base (pictured). The antique oak monks bench remains structurally solid and sound. Overall, a great example of its kind.

fig 2. A dark oak monks bench featuring a circular carved tilt-top backrest, turned arm supports, and a solid seat raised on turned legs.
fig 2. Antique Oak Monks Bench

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.

Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Monks Bench to the 1910s.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA951361
Dealers Internal Ref
M-4449
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
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Archive I A dark oak monks bench featuring a circular carved tilt-top backrest, turned arm supports, and a solid seat raised on turned legs.

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Archive II A dark oak monks bench featuring a circular carved tilt-top backrest, turned arm supports, and a solid seat raised on turned legs. View II
Archive III A dark oak monks bench featuring a circular carved tilt-top backrest, turned arm supports, and a solid seat raised on turned legs. View III
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CF44 0TJ
United Kingdom
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A dark oak monks bench featuring a circular carved tilt-top backrest, turned arm supports, and a solid seat raised on turned legs.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCircular tilt-top back, Carved rosettes, Turned legs and supports, Box stretchers
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This early 20th century Jacobean Revival monks bench is made from solid oak in a dark brown timber colour. The dual-purpose item transforms from a chair into a table by flipping the circular tilt-top backrest over to rest on the straight wooden arms. The timber features decorative carved rosettes, a carved circular motif on the backrest, turned arm supports, and four turned legs joined by lower box stretchers. Surface wear includes age-related marks, scratches, and fading across the dark wood surfaces, along with structural shrinkage on the solid rectangular seat. The chair stands 108 cm high, 85 cm wide, and 58 cm deep, while the table measures 71 cm high, 85 cm wide, and 85 cm deep. It serves practically as an occasional seating option and a conversion table suitable for living spaces, hallways, or studies in an English country house interior.

FAQs

A monks bench, also known as a settle table or table-chair, is a space-saving piece of furniture featuring a seat with a hinged backrest that pivots down to rest on the armrests, transforming the chair into a tabletop.

Historically, monks benches were constructed primarily from solid hard woods such as European oak, walnut, or pine, using traditional joinery methods including mortise and tenon joints and hand-carved decorative motifs.

Authentic period pieces display signs of historical craftsmanship, such as hand-planed timber surfaces, pegs rather than modern screws, natural wear around the pivot pins, and age-related oxidation within the wood grain.

A monks bench functions well in a hallway, entryway, or dining space, offering practical seating and surface area while introducing structural historic character to complement neutral modern schemes.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity to prevent wood movement.
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