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Pine and Oak Box Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
25VJL92(9887) pine and oak box bench or settle Measures: 74.5” L x 21.5” D x 41” H Hungary, circa
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality Gothic revival carved oak box settle, circa 1890. 1 piece, with ornate cornice
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Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

French Cherrywood Box Settle, Bench Hall Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French cherrywood box settle, bench hall seat This is quite a small piece compared to many
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Settle Furniture

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Cherry

Victorian Oak Settle Monks Bench 1850 Gothic
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic mid-Victorian oak settle or monks bench Features elaborately carved details including the
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1850s Victorian Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

Italian Renaissance Carved Bench Oak Settle 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Italian Renaissance carved oak settle or hall bench Just look at the
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1880s Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

Antique Settle, Victorian Tavern Bench, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique settle, a Victorian tavern bench dating to circa 1850 with earlier origins
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

Late Victorian Walnut Hall Stand/Settle
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late Victorian Walnut Hall Stand/Settle having a cavetto floral moulded canopy over a bevelled
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Settle Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle.
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large box bench has a boldly scalloped and crested top rail. With the bottom rail and a central splat these form two frames each containing two stylized floral carvings. These...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Paneled Bench or Settle.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Less shapely than some of its counterparts, this bench has a long flat back rail with a short scalloped area at each end, sitting above two rectangular flat panels. The integral leg...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large and stately storage bench has a straight top rail to its high back, which features seven turned full balusters each side of a central splat. The arms are the same height ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Beech Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
A boldly scalloped and crested top back rail sits atop three frames containing a total of eight hardwood turned spindles. The straight legs scroll slightly as they morph into the ar...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Beech, Pine

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This excellent pine and oak storage bench features a scalloped top back rail which, with the bottom rail forms three “windows”, each framing three stylized floral splats. The four l...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

George III Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Nice proportions with a paneled back with shaped arms, rectangular seat lacking cushion, with cabriole legs ending on pad feet.
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1760s Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This long storage bench has a few details that set it apart from many of the rest. Its size is impressive and so is its form. The otherwise flat back top rail has a little “flick” ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Box Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a very stately pine and oak storage bench. The top rail ripples on each side of a pointed crest and with the other rails encloses three groups of three shapely splats, with a...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
The scalloped top rail of this attractive box bench has its high point in the center and descends gently to meet the slightly scrolled oak stiles of the integral arms and legs. A ce...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome Box Bench has a boldly scalloped and crested top rail, which frames rwo rectangular flat panels. The four stiles that form the integral arms/legs of the piece are of o...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
The wide top rail of this splendid storage bench is boldly scalloped and comes to a point in the center. With the narrow bottom rail, it encloses three groups of two flattened balus...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome storage bench has a gently rippled back rail with a blunted crest in the center. The back rails and stiles frame two long flat panels, then attach to the back of the i...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine

Pine settle bench in old blue paint
Located in Surrey, BC
Rare pine bench with scrolled sides and nice shaped back..Piece retains it's old polychromatic surface blue with untouched sides and scrubbed seat. Found in Newfoundland.
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19th Century Canadian Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine

Pine and Oak Box Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome storage bench has a gently rippled back rail with a blunted crest in the center. The back rails and stiles frame two long flat panels, then attach to the back of the in...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This stately storage bench has a nicely scalloped top rail which, with the bottom rail encloses two long flat panels, separated by a wide central reeded splat. The four legs are oak ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This long and handsome pine and oak storage bench has a nicely scalloped top rail, with a fluted central splat and bottom rail creating two long panels. The integral legs and arms ar...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

19th Century English Victorian Carved Oak Settle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality 19th century carved oak bench. The bench is in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Measures: Width: 147cm depth: 50cm he...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

19th c. New England Windsor Settle/ Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19thc plank seat Windsor bench is in very good condition and is also very comfortable .The fantastic spindles are in bamboo turnings and the arms are all mortised througho...
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19th Century American Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine, Hickory

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This handsome box bench has lots of character with one major unintentional feature. It’s hard to ignore the neat smoothing iron burn on the right hand front of the seat. The scallo...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak, Pine

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINT SETTLE FROM NEW ENGLAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINT SETTLE HAS FANTASTIC SURFACE AND IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THIS SETTLE IS
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19th Century American Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine

Antique French Hand-Carved Oak Medieval/Renaissance Settle
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Extremely well executed, this hand carved solid oak French Folk Art settle portrays intricate
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19th Century French Antique Settle Furniture

18th Century Oak Settle with Kilim Seat Cushion
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive 18th century oak settle with a beautiful upholstered seat cushion in a
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18th Century Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Folk Art Painted High Back Settle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Folk Art painted high back settle This is an unusual piece, the settle or hall seat
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1880s Folk Art Antique Settle Furniture

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Wood

An Early 18th Century Irish Country House Settle
Located in London, GB
An Early 18th Century Irish Country House Settle
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18th Century and Earlier Irish George II Antique Settle Furniture

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Mahogany

17th Century High Back Inlaid Oak Marriage Settle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An 17th century high back inlaid oak marriage settle This is a stunning piece, the whole settle
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17th Century English Gothic Antique Settle Furniture

18th century country settle with fold down table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very unusual and rare late 18th early 19th century pine settle with fold down table
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18th Century Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine

English Oak Bench Settle with Art Nouveau Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique late 19th century English oak bench or settle from the late Victorian period featuring Art
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Settle Furniture

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Wood, Oak

18th Century panneled oak box settle circa 1750
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th Century panneled oak box settle with a lift up seat for storage, circa 1750
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

ARTS CRAFTS SETTLE, English Oak, Inlaid, Circa 1890
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a SOLID OAK English settle with a panel back and formed, carved stile sides. It has some
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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

Pine Settle, Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pine Settle, Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Cupboard This is a great piece for a hall way where
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19th Century Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine

18th Century Antique George Ii Oak Box Settle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18TH CENTURY ANTIQUE GEORGE II OAK BOX SETTLE BEAUTIFUL COLOUR WITH 2 LIFT UP SEATS
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

English Oak Bench Settle with Art Nouveau Panels
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique late 19th century English oak bench or settle from the late Victorian period featuring Art
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Settle Furniture

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Wood, Oak

c.1860 Gothic French Oak Box Seat Settle
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Original antique French oak box seated settle with extensive hand-carvings. Able to mix with any
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19th Century French Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

18th Century English Country Settle with Fold Down Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual late 18th century pine settle with fold down table. Great patina and wear all over. This
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18th Century English Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Settle Bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANGLO INDIAN CARVED ROSEWOOD SETTLE BENCH STUNNING SETTLE THAT HAS BEEN
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19th Century Indian Antique Settle Furniture

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Rosewood

Antique Carved Tiger Oak Entryway Settle Storage Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sweet and wonderfully detailed, late 19th century, antique, tiger oak entryway settle or foyer
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

Early 19th Century Large Swedish Pine Trundle Settle
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 19th century Swedish trundle settle, unique and wonderful hand carved decoration. Unusually
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Settle Furniture

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Wood

A Large Impressive Painted Carved Mahogany Irish Settle
Located in Kent, Dover
An important Irish carved mahogany and painted settle. Of large proportions and impressive scale
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Early 20th Century Irish Antique Settle Furniture

Fine English Oak Pub Settle with Tankard Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine early 19th century English oak paneled barrel back settle with tuck away "tankard table
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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Deacons Bench or Settle
Located in Bellport, NY
A late 19th century decorated Pennsylvania Deacons bench or settle. Original red paint, decorated
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Settle Furniture

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Wood

19th Century High Back Walnut Tavern Settle Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome high back bench or settle with a paneled back. Rustic look complimented by relief carvings
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19th Century European Primitive Antique Settle Furniture

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Wood

EARLY 19THC SETTLE IN ORIGINAL PAINT FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED SETTLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA WITH SHOE FEET .WONDERFUL OLD PATINA AND
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19th Century American Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine

EARLY 19THC SETTLE IN ORIGINAL PAINT FROM PENNSYLVANIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED SETTLE FROM PENNSYLVANIA WITH SHOE FEET. WONDERFUL OLD PATINA AND
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19th Century American Antique Settle Furniture

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Pine

Superb 19th Century French Walnut Concave Gothic Settle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Super quality French walnut settle circa 1880. Featuring carved tracery elements to the back
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Settle Furniture

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Walnut

Arts Crafts 2 Seater Settle By William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak framed 2 seater settle Ergonomic back slats with stylised tulip decoration
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settle Furniture

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Rush, Ash

19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. bleached English oak carved settle bench with a block panel back, iron hardware, a raised
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Settle Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Church Bench Settle
Located in London, GB
A spectacular 19th Century carved Oak Gothic Church settle. The rectangular back features panels
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Mid-19th Century European Gothic Antique Settle Furniture

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Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Hall Bench or Settle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hand-carved 19th Century English hall bench settle made of dark mahogany. Tall, paneled high back
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Settle Furniture

Circa 1880 French Oak Leather Hall Settle Sofa
Located in Lowestoft, GB
French shapely hall settle/bench, circa 1880 in age with its original dark brown leather upholstery
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Late 19th Century French Antique Settle Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Carved Oak Settle in the 17th Century Style
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak box settle, in the 17th century style, the high back with four panels each centred with a
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Late 19th Century British Antique Settle Furniture

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Oak

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Antique Settle Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique settle furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and pine. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique settle furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each choice in our collection of antique settle furniture bearing Georgian, Arts and Crafts or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of antique settle furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wylie Lochhead, George Walton and Gustav Stickley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Settle Furniture?

Prices for a piece of antique settle furniture start at $95 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $3,231.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Settle Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.