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How did the monk chair get its name?
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The monk chair gets its name from its understated clean lines. It refers to the fact that religious monks typically wear simple garments and live in spartan environments. Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the chair in 1974. You'll find a range of monk chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Golden Oak Monks Bench
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak monks bench of narrow proportions, the rectangular hinged floral carved back, above a box base
Category
Early 20th Century British Benches
Materials
Oak
1760, Oak Monk's Bench That Becomes Table
Located in Lincoln, GB
Oak circa 1760 Monk's bench that becomes a table. In original condition with beautiful colour. The
Category
Antique 18th Century British Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Bench, Hall Seat, Monks Bench, Settle, Scotland 1900, H988
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Bench, Hall Seat, Monks Bench, Settle, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1900, H988
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique quality carved oak monks bench
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique quality carved oak monks bench having a quality carved oak fold over rectangular shape top
Category
Early 20th Century Furniture
Materials
Oak
16th Century German oak monk's bench / centre table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
16th Century German oak monk's bench / centre table
Rare 16th Century German oak monk's bench
Category
Antique 16th Century German Rustic Tables
Materials
Oak
Golden Oak Monks Bench, Settle Metamorphic Hall Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak Monks bench, settle/hall table
This unusual piece is known as a Monks Bench, it is
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Oak
