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Oak and Pine Curved Settle C.1840
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Oak and Pine Curved Settle C.1840

19th century
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Oak and pine curved settle

Height 62" x Width 60" x Depth12"

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Serendipity Antiques has dated this Antique Curved Oak Settle to the 19th Century.

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Oak and pine curved settle

Height 62" x Width 60" x Depth12"

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Serendipity Antiques has dated this Antique Curved Oak Settle to the 19th Century.

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A nineteenth-century high-backed curved wooden settle bench made from oak and pine with vertical paneling.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century high-backed curved wooden settle bench made from oak and pine with vertical paneling.

Oak and Pine Curved Settle C.1840

Archive II A nineteenth-century high-backed curved wooden settle bench made from oak and pine with vertical paneling. View II
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Preston Court
Near Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century high-backed curved wooden settle bench made from oak and pine with vertical paneling.
Oak and pine curved settle c.1840
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A nineteenth-century high-backed curved wooden settle bench made from oak and pine with vertical paneling.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Country
  • MaterialOak, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHigh panelled back, Curved frame, Winged sides, Plank seating

This nineteenth-century rustic country settle bench is constructed from oak and pine in a warm brown timber colour with a visible grain. The design incorporates a high panelled back with vertical wood planks, a gently curved frame, winged sides, and a simple plank seat resting on solid side supports. Noticeable signs of age include surface scuffs, scratches, and wear along the seat and back panels. The piece measures 157 cm in height, 152 cm in width, and 30 cm in depth. Such a seating item serves well in a hallway, kitchen, or boot room, offering a functional spot for removing footwear or waiting by a doorway. The narrow depth allows the furniture to sit snugly against a wall without taking up excessive floor space. The warm wood tones and traditional silhouette complement rustic farmhouse interiors or cottage decor schemes.

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Originating in medieval Europe and remaining popular through the nineteenth century, high-backed settles were designed to sit near hearths to capture heat and shield occupants from cold draughts in uninsulated buildings.

Country furniture makers primarily utilised locally sourced native timbers such as oak, pine, elm, and fruitwoods, often combining oak for structural framing with pine for back panelling.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-hewn construction marks, pegged mortise and tenon joints, irregular timber dimensions, and natural wear patterns on the seat plank and armrests consistent with historic use.

A curved settle works effectively in large entryways, dining nooks, or open-plan living areas where its architectural shape creates defined seating zones without requiring upholstered furniture.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood and preserve the original surface patina, avoiding water-based cleaners and direct heat sources.
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