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Large 18th Century Panelled Hall Bench
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Large 18th Century Panelled Hall Bench

18th century
For Sale by Pendle Antiques
Description

18th century and later

This stunning and imposing bench has original elements from Seville, Spain.

Reconstructed with appropriate timber into a wonderful and useful impressive bench.

The bench has a long opening seat with original iron hinges, a drop down table to the centre and shelves to the side.

A very unique piece of furniture.

Width - 238 cm

Depth - 55 cm

Height - 203 cm

Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this 18th Century Panelled Settle to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
238cm (93.70")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1038605
Description
18th century and later

This stunning and imposing bench has original elements from Seville, Spain.

Reconstructed with appropriate timber into a wonderful and useful impressive bench.

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The bench has a long opening seat with original iron hinges, a drop down table to the centre and shelves to the side.
Pendle Antiques

A very unique piece of furniture.

Width - 238 cm

Depth - 55 cm

Height - 203 cm

Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this 18th Century Panelled Settle to the 18th Century.

Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
238cm (93.70")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1038605
Pendle Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Pendle Antiques Profile Page

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A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges.
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Archive I A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges.

Large 18th Century Panelled Hall Bench

Archive II A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View II
Archive III A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View III
Archive IV A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View IV
Archive V A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View V
Archive VI A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View VI
Archive VII A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View VII
Archive VIII A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View VIII
Archive IX A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View IX
Archive X A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View X
Archive XI A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View XI
Archive XII A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View XII
Archive XIII A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View XIII
Archive XIV A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View XIV
Archive XV A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View XV
Archive XVI A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View XVI
Archive XVII A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges. View XVII
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Telephone 01200 423027
Location
Mitton
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pendle
Verified Since Apr 2011
Items For Sale 114
Items Sold 1,100
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Verified Since Apr 2011
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Location: Mitton, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges.
Large 18th century panelled hall bench
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A large 18th-century warm brown wooden hall bench featuring a high panelled back, carved rosettes on the frame, integrated side shelving, and a drop-down central compartment with iron hinges.
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  • ObjectHall Benches
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Provincial
  • MaterialPine, Wrought Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved rosettes, Panelled back, Iron strap hinges, Integrated side shelves
  • SizeH 203 cm (80 in) x W 238 cm (94 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This large 18th-century hall bench takes the form of an imposing provincial seat with a warm brown finish. Constructed from pine and wrought iron, the furniture piece includes a high panelled back, integrated side shelving, and a long opening seat with original iron hinges. Decorative details comprise carved rosettes on the upright frame and across the lower front panel, a central drop-down compartment with long iron strap hinges, and simple shelving units built into the interior flanks. The structural proportions measure 203 cm high, 238 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. Suitable for a spacious entrance hall or reception room, this functional seating arrangement provides substantial storage capacity combined with a central drop-down table surface. The rustic farmhouse aesthetic integrates easily into country-style interiors, offering both an authentic period seating option and practical everyday storage for coats, boots, or household items. Placed against a large wall, the architectural presence of the bench anchors a room while serving as a useful utility piece for family members and guests.

A hall settle is a heavy wooden bench featuring a tall back rest, historically positioned in hallways or near fireplaces to shelter sitters from draughts in large period homes.

These settles were typically crafted from solid native hardwoods such as oak or pine, utilising mortise and tenon joinery, raised field panelling, hand-carved decorative motifs, and hand-forged wrought iron ironmongery.

Authentic period benches exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, pegs rather than modern screws in joint construction, irregular hand-hammered hinges, and genuine wear patterns along seat edges and footrests.

Position the settle in an expansive entrance hall, boot room, or large open-plan dining area, pairing the dark timber structure with textured wool cushions or neutral linen upholstery to balance the substantial visual weight.

Maintain timber integrity by keeping the bench away from direct heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood finish.
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