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Arts & Crafts Oak Settle
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Arts & Crafts Oak Settle

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Very handsome Arts & Crafts oak high back settle with shelf to the top, elongated front supports with shaped feet and sides, beautifully upholstered in a Liberty style fabric.

With normal marks / scuffs / wear etc commensurate with age and use, this extremely stylish settle has many design similarities to those by George Montague Ellwood for J.S.Henry, London, it is a very eye catching piece in good, sound condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 62" 158 cm

Width 62" 158 cm

Depth 28" 72 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Oak Settle to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 08862946
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Quarter-sawn oak stiles with medullary rays: quality timber preparation of the period.
Geometric posts and overhanging upper shelf: distinctive Edwardian Arts and Crafts design.
Cut-out bracket feet: joinery practice of the early twentieth century.
Softened edges and worn polish on the front uprights: natural handling over time.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
158cm (62.20")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1123278
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3701
Description
Very handsome Arts & Crafts oak high back settle with shelf to the top, elongated front supports with shaped feet and sides, beautifully upholstered in a Liberty style fabric.
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With normal marks / scuffs / wear etc commensurate with age and use, this extremely stylish settle has many design similarities to those by George Montague Ellwood for J.
Athey Antiques

S.Henry, London, it is a very eye catching piece in good, sound condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 62" 158 cm

Width 62" 158 cm

Depth 28" 72 cm

All sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Oak Settle to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08862946
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Quarter-sawn oak stiles with medullary rays: quality timber preparation of the period.
Geometric posts and overhanging upper shelf: distinctive Edwardian Arts and Crafts design.
Cut-out bracket feet: joinery practice of the early twentieth century.
Softened edges and worn polish on the front uprights: natural handling over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
158cm (62.20")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123278
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3701
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 119
Items Sold 2,097
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An Arts and Crafts period solid oak high-back settle featuring upholstered side panels and a cushioned seat.
Arts & Crafts oak settle
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An Arts and Crafts period solid oak high-back settle featuring upholstered side panels and a cushioned seat.
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHigh back, Side wings, Architectural uprights, Patterned upholstery
  • SizeH 158 cm (62 in) x W 158 cm (62 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

This Arts & Crafts period solid oak high-back settle dates from 1900 and displays warm brown wood tones. The seating structure incorporates a high upholstered backrest, protective side wings, a narrow display shelf along the top edge, and tall architectural front uprights resting upon shaped bracket feet. The seat and high side panels are upholstered in a patterned Liberty style fabric featuring muted tones of blue, red, and cream over a pale base. Normal surface scuffs and minor wear markings are visible across the timber frame. Measuring 158 cm high, 158 cm wide, and 72 cm deep, this settle offers generous enclosed seating for an interior space. It suits placement as a functional statement piece in a hallway, reception room, or large country house interior to provide a decorative focal point while offering a comfortable bench seat with architectural privacy wings.

FAQs

An Arts and Crafts settle is a traditional high-backed bench originating in late 19th and early 20th-century design movements, created as a response to industrialisation with an emphasis on handcrafted woodwork and utility.

These settles are predominantly constructed from solid timber such as English oak, featuring sturdy joinery like mortise and tenon joints, often complemented by natural woven textiles or leather upholstery.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit honest construction details, visible joinery, prominent graining in the oak, and restrained architectural lines rather than elaborate gilt or Rococo carving.

Position the settle in a spacious entryway, hallway, or boot room to provide architectural height and functional seating, pairing it with neutral wall tones to highlight the natural wood grain.

Dust the wooden framework regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the wood grain annually, while keeping textiles out of direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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