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Large Carved Oak Bench

19th century
Sold 13 May 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Large carved oak bench /monks bench box settle .

The bench is very well carved with Stately carved lion arms and three deep carved Tavern scene panels to the back with figural finials , The base has two fine floral carved green man panels with a lift up seat ideal for storing shoes boots or bags .

It is a great colour and in very good condition . The lift up seat comes complete with a working lock and key .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive delivery/shipping prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Settle Bench to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132135
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Description
Large carved oak bench /monks bench box settle .

The bench is very well carved with Stately carved lion arms and three deep carved Tavern scene panels to the back with figural finials , The base has two fine floral carved green man panels with a lift up seat ideal for storing shoes boots or bags .

fig 1. A large dark brown oak settle bench featuring high-relief carved figural panels on the backrest, carved scrolling motifs on the lower box section, and carved arm supports.
fig 1. Large Carved Oak Bench

It is a great colour and in very good condition . The lift up seat comes complete with a working lock and key .

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We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive delivery/shipping prices.
Rawlings Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Settle Bench to the Victorian era.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132135
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Archive I A large dark brown oak settle bench featuring high-relief carved figural panels on the backrest, carved scrolling motifs on the lower box section, and carved arm supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Carved Oak Bench

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Archive IV A large dark brown oak settle bench featuring high-relief carved figural panels on the backrest, carved scrolling motifs on the lower box section, and carved arm supports. View IV
Archive V A large dark brown oak settle bench featuring high-relief carved figural panels on the backrest, carved scrolling motifs on the lower box section, and carved arm supports. View V
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Telephone 07852 312541
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Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2017
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A large dark brown oak settle bench featuring high-relief carved figural panels on the backrest, carved scrolling motifs on the lower box section, and carved arm supports.
Large carved oak bench
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A large dark brown oak settle bench featuring high-relief carved figural panels on the backrest, carved scrolling motifs on the lower box section, and carved arm supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigural relief panels, Acanthus leaf scrollwork, Lion head arm terminals, Hinged storage box seat
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 155 cm (61 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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Settle benches originated in medieval Europe as high-backed wooden seats designed to block draughts in large, cold halls, evolving through the Tudor and Jacobean periods with increasingly elaborate carved panels.

Traditional settles were predominantly constructed from native hardwoods such as English oak, utilizing pegged mortise and tenon joinery for structural stability.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut joinery, timber shrinkage patterns, tool marks, and the presence of natural patination and wear consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

A substantial wooden settle functions effectively as an anchor piece in a hallway or kitchen, balanced by softer textiles such as woollen throws or fitted seat cushions to soften its architectural weight.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity away from direct heat sources, dusting with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the timber without sealing the surface.
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