Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Coffee Table Bench

Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Coffee Table Bench

~c1880~HEAVY SOLID OAK~Carved Front~OLD WORLD CHARM~

Just arrived from England and a treasure indeed….a VERY LARGE antique oak “Bible Box”, referring to its original purpose, for storing those massively large Family Bibles over a century ago!!

Of course in today’s home, this would make a stunning coffee table, bench, ottoman or accent piece ANYWHERE in your home, with its rich character and superb design.

~BIG, STURDY AND STRONG with splayed legs and wedge shaped box compartment that provide a STUNNING SILHOUETTE~
~ OLD WORLD CHARM with carved front details that reflect the high caliber craftsmanship~

~****HAND PLANED OAK PLANKS & HAND CARVING****~

~VERSATILE SIZE, you’ll want this as a coffee table….AND as a bench perhaps at the foot of your bed or in a special place in your kitchen….ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!!!~

~SOLID OAK construction, HEAVY and BUILT TO LAST FOR GENERATIONS~

~What all the decorators ask for~~ a luscious rich, dark finish and lovely aged patina~

Overall, another very unusual carved oak piece that is a treasure indeed, and something you won’t find easily in the antique shops or on the internet!!

Measurements:

18 ½”H x 25 ½” x 19”;

Thick oak top, 24” x 15”;

Interior storage, appx. 8 ½”H x 21” x 14”.

All of my antiques are hand selected from premier European shippers.  I do not purchase in bulk, but prefer to individually purchase items, with each piece selected for its unique characteristics and quality.

Condition:

The box/table is in good condition for its age, sturdy and strong, with normal signs of age and use, dings, scratches and other imperfections, which includes wear to the table top.   I always provide multiple photos that should be considered as part of the description and 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….NOT for like-new condition!!!

Shipping:

Professional packaging, shipping and insurance on this item will be $65.00. (Lower 48 states only). All my antique furniture is professionally packaged for shipment by UPS, fully insured and delivered directly to your front door!  I DO NOT use discount shippers!!!

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?”…