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Monastery Benches circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Monastery Benches France circa 1880 Primitive Trestle benches with stretchers and weathered surface
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Antique 1880s French Benches

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Wood

Monastery Benches circa 1880
Monastery Benches circa 1880
H 21 in W 11.25 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century Monastery Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A grand scale Monastery bench from the South of France. Soundly constructed from naturally washed
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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Oak

Early 20th Century Monastery Bench
Early 20th Century Monastery Bench
H 19.5 in W 132.5 in D 12.63 in
XIX Century Portuguese Bench Hand Painted and Gilded from a Convent
Located in Lisboa, PT
found in the choir area of convents, monasteries, and cathedrals. These benches serve as seating for
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Benches

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Wood

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Bench, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This iconic, wall mounted 3-seater bench was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Benches

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Metal

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Bench, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This iconic, wall mounted 2-seater bench was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Benches

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Metal

Dom Hans van der Laan Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Blue Rationalist Bench
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands. Manufactured in The Netherlands, circa
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Practical Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench with Amazing Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Gothic bench with top quality carved, church letter panel and more. This beautifully hand
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches

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Wood, Oak

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Seat, Netherlands, 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
is highly regarded in the world of architecture. Although he designed three monasteries and a private
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Benches

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Metal

Antique Chinese Ningxia Bench Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
most likely was used to cover benches in a Chinese monastery. This is one single piece; however, they
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Rug Ningxia Bench Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
most likely was used to cover benches in a Chinese monastery. This is one single piece; however, they
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Gothic Revival Stool / Bench with Hand Carved Christ on Crucifix Sculpture 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
amazing condition again felt like a blessing. This church or monastery hall or wall bench has the most
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

Late 17th-Early 18th Century English Oak Refectory Table
Located in Dallas, TX
benches or stools, as seating in schools or monasteries. Good antique condition, with signs of age
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Antique Early 18th Century English Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Antique 17th century Flemish solid brown oak Renaissance Carmelite cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an Exquisite 17th Century Oak Two-Door Cabinet from the Carmelite Monastery in
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Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Renaissance Cupboards

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Steel

Very Soft and Early Ningxia Seat Cover from the First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
of the long bench covers used in Tibetan monasteries or made maybe also for a single Throne seat. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

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Wool

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Working Table, Netherlands, 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
world of architecture. Although he designed three monasteries and a private dwelling, it was not until
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Tables

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Wood

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
horizontal U-profile, extending upward, while benches and stools feature a vertical U-profile elongated
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
H 29.53 in W 103.94 in D 44.89 in
Antique Gothic Revival Stool with Christogram & Demon Carvings and Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
magazine stand, but it could also be used as a hall bench and then the compartment under the lid could keep
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass

Altarpiece Reliquary with Oil on Table, Rosewood, Luis De Morales, 16th Century
By Luis de Morales
Located in Madrid, ES
. Table with the Virgin of a little more than half body, sitting on a bench and leaning on a table
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

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Silver, Other

Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
are supported by tapering turnings which can be compared with mid-16th century benches of the nave
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Metal

Sculptural Floor Lamp Mezquite Wood Flexible Linen Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
MEZQUITE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Like a chess bishop, Mezquite makes its presence felt in a resounding manner. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Floor Lamps

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Linen, Wood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Mid-19th Century Grand Scale Draper's Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very exceptional and grand scale mid-19th century Drapers Table from the Catalan region of Spain. Very soundly constructed from Meleze - a very dense pine. Wonderful.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Console Tables

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Pine

Mid-19th Century Grand Scale Draper's Table
Mid-19th Century Grand Scale Draper's Table
H 35.13 in W 185 in D 31.13 in
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Art Deco Etalage Reclame Mystery Clock Running Nicely
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning clock design by Etalage Reclame. The clock dates to the early 1940’s or late 1930’s. It is mystery clock. It has two disks inside with hands affixed to the plates that rot...
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Vintage 1940s American Clocks

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Metal

Sheldon Rose Vintage Alpha Typographic Cube Sculpture Mixed Media
By Sheldon Rose
Located in North Miami, FL
This interesting alpha cube abstract sculpture by Sheldon Rose is a mixed media comprised of polychrome metal and paint. It features a medley of faux letterpress symbols, numbers and...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Mauthe Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
German Art Deco walnut mantel clock with round chrome clock rim and numbers (with MAUTHE metal label, branded Jan 1936) (Not working).        
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20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Mauthe Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock
Mauthe Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock
H 8.5 in W 20.5 in D 6 in
Brutal Black Oak Rectangular Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This imperfect oak coffe table is hand carved out of solid oak, inspired in the dramatic textures of 1970´s Brutalism.
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2010s Mexican Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Tiffany & Co Mid Century Zodiac Watch Swiss Gilt Metal 15 Jewel Desk Clock 7"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Tiffany & Company gilt metal battery operated desk clock featuring a rectangular form with art deco feet and hands, and minimalist dashes representing the numbers. Manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Antique WWII Swiss Army 1945 MO-05 Military Bicycle Bike with Leather Frame Pack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique WWII Swiss Army MO-05 Military Bicycle with Leather Frame Pack. Item featuredis being offered as pictured. Bicycle does seem to function nicely and the tires are holding air....
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Vintage 1940s Arts and Crafts Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 19th Century Rustic Spanish Pyreneese Mountains Wooden Bench. Made with wood. Very decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. DIMENSIONS: Height: ...
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Benches

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Wood

Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
H 31.5 in W 71.26 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!
By Spartus Clocks
Located in Peoria, AZ
Time Warp! 1959 Sputnik Styled Spartus Wall Clock New Old Stock! Mint Vintage Condition! This is a spectacular find! An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

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Pair of 19th Century Spanish Benches from a Monastery
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large and imposing pair of 19th century Spanish benches from a Monastery North of Spain. Lovely
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches

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Wood

One Carved Bench with Vintage Wool Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
One 19th Century hardwood carved bench. Possibly from a church or monastery. Custom cushion made
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Antique 19th Century Benches

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Hardwood

Rustic Monastery Coffee Table / Brutalist Farm Bench, Oak, France, 19th Century
Located in L'Etang, FR
Rustic handmade low table / bench in oak. Made by a carpenter at the end of the 19th century. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

Antique Runner, Central Tibet, Mid-19th Century, Excellent Condition
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
Runners of this type were used in the monasteries of Tibet, set on long benches or cushions upon
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Yellow Peony and Cloud Ningxia Monk Seat Temple Runner
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This antique rug was made in North-western China to cover the long rows of monks benches in temples
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Historical Portrait of Beatrice Cenci, Italian Painting, Mid-18th Century Oil
Located in Rome, Italy
nuns of the Monastery of Santa Croce in Montecitorio.When she returned to her family at the age of
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Antique 1850s Italian Paintings

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Canvas

Pair of French Gothic Oak Monastery Benches
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of French Gothic oak monastery benches. These heavy benches are made in Solid oak the
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Antique Early 19th Century Gothic Benches

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Oak

1930s Exceptionally Long Original French Monastery Bench, 'Bench 1'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s exceptionally long original French monastery bench, four meter (bench 1) 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Benches

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Pine

1930s Exceptionally Long Original French Monastery Bench, Four Metre 'Bench 2'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s exceptionally long original French Monastery bench – Four Metre (Bench 2) 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Benches

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Pine

Rustic Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large rustic bench from monastery in north of Spain with lovely color and form.
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Antique 1820s Spanish Benches

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Wood

Rustic Bench
Rustic Bench
H 34 in W 120 in D 21 in
Long Rustic Farmhouse Bench, France 1920
Located in Miami, FL
Long 10'6 oak rustic farmhouse bench, France 1920 Quintessential proportion of a monastery or
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Benches

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Oak

Long Rustic Farmhouse Bench, France 1920
Long Rustic Farmhouse Bench, France 1920
H 21.25 in W 126.25 in D 14.5 in
Unusual Solid Oak Panelled Choir Benches
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Unusual solid oak panelled choir benches, from a Monastery in France. Solidly constructed, in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

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Oak

17th Century Oak Combination Monk's Bench
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
monastery. Chest bench with 2 seats separated by 1 (of 3) armrests. Carved panels on the front of the bench
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Benches

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Oak

17th Century Oak Combination Monk's Bench
17th Century Oak Combination Monk's Bench
H 46.46 in W 53.94 in D 15.75 in
Late 19th Century French Pine Louis Philippe Bench
Located in Burton, TX
used for seating by Monks in a monastery. Crafted from old growth pine, the bench features a four
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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

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Pine

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 17.33 in
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
H 29.14 in W 89.77 in D 17.72 in
Primitive XL 17th Century Solid Walnut Hall Bench from Navarra
Located in London, GB
A very large solid walnut hall bench from Navarra, Spain. From a monastery in the mountains
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

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Walnut

Primitive XL 17th Century Solid Walnut Hall Bench from Navarra
Primitive XL 17th Century Solid Walnut Hall Bench from Navarra
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H 13.78 in W 94.1 in D 11.42 in
Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Wall Mounted Bench, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This iconic, wall mounted 3-seater bench was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Benches

Materials

Metal

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Daybed, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A daybed or bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan in the Netherlands in the 1970s. It’s eye
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Benches

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Wood

French Antique Monastery Table with Benches
Located in Austin, TX
Monastery table, French, mad of hand carved oak that has been stained and waxed. This piece is made
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Antique Early 1900s French Dining Room Sets

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Beech

French Antique Monastery Table with Benches
French Antique Monastery Table with Benches
H 30.5 in W 94.25 in D 46.75 in
Antique French Monastery Table with Benches
Located in Austin, TX
and two wooden keys. The piece comes with two benches boasting the same quality construction.
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Sets

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Wood, Fruitwood

Antique French Monastery Table with Benches
Antique French Monastery Table with Benches
H 29.25 in W 78.5 in D 33.5 in
Antique French Monastery Dining Table Farmhouse Desk Conference Library Oak 94"
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning antique French country oak monastery refectory farm farmhouse dining table conference
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Impressive French Dining Table with Original Benches
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare and impressive dining table with original benches from a French monastery. Solid oak with
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Vintage 1930s Dining Room Tables

Antique North West Chinese Ningxia Bench Runner
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
runner, these were used to cover the benches in Chinese monasteries. This example consists of five
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Rare Dom Hans van der Laan Table / Desk, Netherlands 1970
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the world of architecture. Although he designed three monasteries and a private dwelling, it was not
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Dom Hans van der Laan Stools from the Netherlands
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
three monasteries and a private dwelling, it was not until he reached the age of 53 that he completed
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Stools

Materials

Wood

Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
Dom Hans van der Laan Bench, 1967
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 89.77 in
Hand Carved Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Hall Bench with Lid and Trunk
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Gothic bench with top quality carved, church window-like panels. This beautifully and deeply
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches

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Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Solid Oak Church Organ Stool / Bench with Upholstery 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
bench for a Gothic church or monastery, but it also makes a great display / decorator's piece in the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Stools

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Brass

Italian Baroque Style Oak Trestle Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
dimensions of a European farmhouse table or monastery table. Provenance: From the Los Angeles estate of Actor
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20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Antique Tibetan Painted Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
brocades donated by patrons to temples and monasteries. Today, these chests can be used as coffee table
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Tibetan Painted Chest
Antique Tibetan Painted Chest
H 21.25 in W 44.5 in D 15.25 in
17th c. Italian Monastery Bench
Located in Houston, TX
17th c. Italian monastery bench. High back. Bleached oak. Back portion of seat opens to access
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches

Materials

Metal

17th c. Italian Monastery Bench
17th c. Italian Monastery Bench
H 69 in W 81 in D 18 in
Pair of Fruitwood Monastery Benches, French circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Fruitwood Monastery Benches, French circa 1860
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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

18th c Belgian Bench
Located in Westport, CT
Small scale bench from a monastery.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Benches

18th c Belgian Bench
18th c Belgian Bench
H 34 in W 24 in D 16 in
19th Century Painted Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mid 19th C painted bench with six seated spaces and five arms. This is a very unusual and rare item
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Antique 19th Century European Benches

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Oak

19th Century Painted Bench
19th Century Painted Bench
H 56 in W 153 in D 16 in
Pair of high backed benches iwth vintage wool cushions.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of early 19th Century hardwood carved benches. Possibly from a church or monastery. Custom
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20th Century Brazilian Benches

Pair of French Carved Limestone Benches
Located in Woodbury, CT
These beautiful limestone benches, each in three parts, are carved in the style of the 12th century
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Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Garden Ornaments

Materials

Limestone

Large European Refectory table and matching benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large antique dining table from a European, possibly South German, monastery. Was lower as is often
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Antique 19th Century German Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

French Cherrywood Finish Server Sideboard Table Made by Hand, circa 2015
Located in Houston, TX
table used in a monastery in Normandy where its shallow depth was highly prized. The table stands upon a
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2010s French Country Console Tables

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Fruitwood

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Monastery Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the monastery bench you’re looking for. Each monastery bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. There are many kinds of the monastery bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A monastery bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Dom Hans van der Laan and Luis de Morales each produced at least one beautiful monastery bench that is worth considering.

How Much is a Monastery Bench?

Prices for a monastery bench start at $865 and top out at $315,304 with the average selling for $5,364.