LARGE Antique French Carved Oak Monks Bench Chest SOLID Oak, Linen Fold Carving, MASSIVE Size!! Start Price USD 1,100.00 Current Price USD 1,100.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 1,150.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location Shreveport, Louisiana See more about 'LARGE Antique French Carved Oak Monks Bench Chest ' Description   LARGE Antique French Carved Oak Bench Chest SOLID Oak, Linen Fold Carving, MASSIVE Size!!   Direct from France, this listing is for a stunning oak bench and storage chest, with wonderful carving including linen fold carved panels on the upper bench back and carved panels across the entire lower bench.  The details are spectacular, with other carved and reeded accents on the gracefully curved arms……..and large ornate metal hinges on the paneled bench seat top.   The bench is extremely heavy, thick solid oak and well constructed.  ………definitely a quality piece, certain to be a focal point in any room, and an heirloom piece for generations to come!!!   I selected two of these large benches/chests from my French shipper and have another one listed separately, for those interested in various styles.  Please note the VERY LARGE SIZE of this piece, much larger than most of the furniture I offer for sale……….I just couldn’t pass up the stunning beauty, and I can easily visualize this bench in my own home!!!!!!   Measurements: 43”H x 45 ½” x 17 ¾”; Interior bench, 14 ½”H x 44” x 15”; Floor to top of bench seat, 17 ½”.   Condition: The bench is in good condition for its age, with normal signs of age and use, dings and scratches and other imperfections.  The bench lid has some age spots and color variation in the finish, as to be expected with age.  Please note I always provide multiple photos and written information, but I encourage you to email me with any questions you might have prior to bidding. Please keep in mind antique furniture should be purchased for its uniqueness, higher quality material and craftsmanship and antique patina, charm and character.   Shipping: Shipping on this item will require freight service due to the large size.  Buyer can arrange shipping and pay shipper directly, or we will gladly provide assistance with arrangements.  We simply pass on the direct costs of packaging and shipping to our customers with no profit or mark-up at all!!!   UPS Freight:  The local UPS store that handles my smaller furniture may arrange for UPS Freight on larger items, at a cost dependent upon buyer’s zip code location and other specifics. Email:  store5764@theupsstore.com Contact phone: 318-219-2174 Preston Friedley, Jr., UPS Store Owner   Craters & Freighters:  National company with a Shreveport location and various shipping options available. Email:  Shreveport@cratersandfreighters.com Contact phone:  318-688-4410   Item will be dropped off at any local shipping company, free of charge, for the shipping company to package, insure and ship item according to buyer’s specifications. FREE LOCAL PICKUP is also available, please email for arrangements; Louisiana sales tax will apply.   Thank you for spending time on this listing; I realize there are many, many sellers to choose from, and I appreciate you considering my item!!   I also invite you to take a minute to visit my eBay store, Geaux Vintage Antiques, to see more English and European antique furniture, barley twist items, beveled mirrors, wall shelves, and many other unique and personally selected pieces for your home or office décor!   …”with all that, why Geaux anywhere else?”….     Place a Bid!