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Monastery Bench - I

France, 20th Century

$895

Vintage

Wood

Sylvie Favorite

She’s long, low, and meant to be shared. Found in Béziers and dating to the early 20th century, this monastery bench was built with a single, generous plank seat and a matching stretcher running the length below - simple construction, confident proportions. The surface shows its age in a way that feels earned: small splits in the plank, gentle irregularities in the wood, and a lightness that comes from years of use rather than sanding or refinishing. Sylvie loves it pulled up to a long table, placed along a wall, or used as extra seating where people naturally gather. Identical in design to the Monastery Bench- II, this one has slightly different grain pattern -you might need the pair though!

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

  • Age:

    20th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Oak Wood

  • Dimensions:

    17.5" H x 78.5" W x 9.5" D
  • Notes from Sylvie:

    As with many antiques, this piece may show gentle repairs, cracks, scratches, holes, years worth of patina, and stains - just the way we like it.

    All items are final sale.