Antique
Wood
Sylvie Favorite
18th c. Monastery Bench
France, 19th Century
$1,295
An old-world bench with quiet devout revery. This 18th century piece once sat inside a small church near Espirit in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. Its arched backrest, thick arms, and scalloped apron mark it as a working monastery form built to withstand daily use while offering a place to rest or reflect, and the lift seat reveals its original purpose as storage for linens and ceremonial objects. Sylvie likes this in a hallway where the hidden compartment keeps shoes or bags out of sight and the bench itself becomes the spot everyone naturally gravitates toward before heading out the door.
Dimensions:
38" H x 44.5" W x 18" D (seat height 18.5")
Material:
Oak with metal hardware
Notes from Sylvie:
This bench has been sanded back to raw oak, with bits of the original finish still showing. Its incredibly sturdy and has ample storage beneath the seat.
Collector's Notice:
As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.
