Description
Period Georgian Oak Antique Settle / Bench
This late 18th Century Georgian Period Oak Antique Settle / Bench is a nice long size and dates from ca. 1790. It has a beautifully figured back with four raised fielded panels and simple shaped scrolled arms with beautifully turned upright supports. It is of pegged construction and stands on elegant cabriole front legs. This antique bench would be ideal in an entrance hall, kitchen or traditional pub setting. The oak has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of antique wax finishing.
Approximate Dimensions
Height: 107 cm / 42 inches
Width: 184 cm / 72.5 inches
Depth: 66 cm / 26 inches
Ref No: 08678
Please click on antique furniture image for larger photo.
Standard One Man Delivery £85 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales
Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.
Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request
What is an Antique Settle?
The Antique Settle, is a wooden very early period antique bench, usually with open arms and a high back. Antique settle benches are English pieces of furniture and were always constructed of Oak or other locally sourced woods. They were mainly built in the Early 17th Century, simple in construction with clout nails or pegs. They occasionally have simple carvings and raised fielded plain panels on the back. They were an adaptation of the joint chair, but made longer so more people could fit on them. They are usually very characterful pieces as they got heavy use, being found in pubs, taverns or working farmhouses, so they can have the most amazing charm about them. Later Victorian examples, had a lift up seat with internal storage, ideal to place your shoes in, after a hard days work. Antique benches were similar in construction with the same timbers used but less likely to have the additional storage and were mainly found in the kitchen or hall way.
