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18th Century Georgian Oak Box Settle
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18th Century Georgian Oak Box Settle

18th century
Sold 19 January 2025 · Mersham Manor Antiques
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Description

-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

Item not available until January.

A charming Georgian 18th century oak box settle.

C1760.

Lots of character to this very useful lovely old settle. High panelled back with scrolling armrests, and turned baluster arm supports. Over a very useful panelled storage box. The seat lid is a wonderful colour, and has developed a wonderful rich warm character to the oak.

In excellent strong and very sturdy antique condition. Some expected signs of historical repair.

The dimensions are.

Height-129.5cm. Seat Height Approx-42.5cm.

Width-164cm.

Depth-39cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

COLLECTION.

Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

Physical Dimensions
Height
129.5cm (50.98")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Box Settle to the 18th Century.

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SA1099517
Description
-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

Item not available until January.

A charming Georgian 18th century oak box settle.

C1760.

Lots of character to this very useful lovely old settle. High panelled back with scrolling armrests, and turned baluster arm supports. Over a very useful panelled storage box. The seat lid is a wonderful colour, and has developed a wonderful rich warm character to the oak.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century Georgian oak box settle featuring a high panelled back, scrolled armrests with turned supports, and a hinged seat concealing a storage box.
fig 1. 18th Century Georgian Oak Box Settle

In excellent strong and very sturdy antique condition. Some expected signs of historical repair.

The dimensions are.

Height-129.5cm. Seat Height Approx-42.5cm.

Width-164cm.

Depth-39cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

COLLECTION.

Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

Height
129.5cm (50.98")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Box Settle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099517
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Archive I An eighteenth-century Georgian oak box settle featuring a high panelled back, scrolled armrests with turned supports, and a hinged seat concealing a storage box. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Georgian Oak Box Settle

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An eighteenth-century Georgian oak box settle featuring a high panelled back, scrolled armrests with turned supports, and a hinged seat concealing a storage box.
18th Century Georgian Oak Box Settle
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPanelled back, Turned arm supports, Hinged box seat, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 129.5 cm (51 in) x W 164 cm (65 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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The box settle dates back centuries, evolving as a practical seating solution designed to block draughts in cold country halls and farmhouses, with the integrated box providing concealed storage underneath the seat.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid native hardwoods such as oak, featuring pegged mortice and tenon joints, fielded panelling, and solid timber planks for durability.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber age, natural patination, hand-cut joinery marks, hand-planed surfaces, and signs of genuine wear and structural settling consistent with eighteenth-century use.

A settle serves as a striking focal point in a hallway or kitchen diner, grounding contemporary spaces when paired with complementary neutral tones, tactile textiles, and minimalist decor.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish and protect the aged finish.
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