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Welsh Pine Settle Bench with Original Painted Finish, West Wales, Circa 1790
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Welsh Pine Settle Bench with Original Painted Finish, West Wales, Circa 1790

18th century
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Wonderful Welsh settle in superb untouched condition, with a tall panelled back with a canopy top and elaborately-shaped sides, above a lift-up seat revealing two compartments, over a panelled base. It has a fully panelled reverse and would have served as not only a seat and chest but also a room divider, providing a draught-free area in front of the hearth..

The mustard coloured panels contrast with the brown framework and sides and the finish is beautifully worn from generations of everyday use. The paint is crazed and bubbled in places. The underside of the seat has graffiti from previous owners.

A sturdy piece and comfortable - inasmuch as settles can ever be considered comfortable by modern standards!

I have handled hundreds of settles from this area in my 55 years of dealing and collecting, and this is certainly one of the best and most appealing I've encountered.

Ceredigion or Pembrokeshire, west Wales, circa 1790

Height: 64 ins.; 163 cms

Width: 62 ins.; 158 cms.

Depth: 16.75 ins.; 42.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Pine Settle Bench to the Georgian era.

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SA1144381
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Wonderful Welsh settle in superb untouched condition, with a tall panelled back with a canopy top and elaborately-shaped sides, above a lift-up seat revealing two compartments, over a panelled base.
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It has a fully panelled reverse and would have served as not only a seat and chest but also a room divider, providing a draught-free area in front of the hearth.
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fig 1. A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides.
fig 1. Welsh Pine Settle Bench with Original Painted Finish, West Wales, Circa 1790

The mustard coloured panels contrast with the brown framework and sides and the finish is beautifully worn from generations of everyday use. The paint is crazed and bubbled in places. The underside of the seat has graffiti from previous owners.

fig 2. A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides.
fig 2. Welsh Pine Settle Bench with Original Painted Finish, West Wales, Circa 1790

A sturdy piece and comfortable - inasmuch as settles can ever be considered comfortable by modern standards!

I have handled hundreds of settles from this area in my 55 years of dealing and collecting, and this is certainly one of the best and most appealing I've encountered.

Ceredigion or Pembrokeshire, west Wales, circa 1790

Height: 64 ins.; 163 cms

Width: 62 ins.; 158 cms.

Depth: 16.75 ins.; 42.5 cms.

Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Pine Settle Bench to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144381
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Archive I A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides.

Welsh Pine Settle Bench with Original Painted Finish, West Wales, Circa 1790

Archive II A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View II
Archive III A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View III
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Archive VIII A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View VIII
Archive IX A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View IX
Archive X A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View X
Archive XI A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View XI
Archive XII A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View XII
Archive XIII A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View XIII
Archive XIV A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View XIV
Archive XV A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides. View XV
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A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides.
Welsh Pine Settle Bench with Original Painted Finish, West Wales, circa 1790
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A high-backed Welsh pine settle bench featuring a two-tone dark brown and ochre painted finish with raised panel detailing and shaped wing sides.
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A settle bench is a traditional wooden seating item featuring a high solid back, enclosed base, and wing-shaped arms. Popular in British and European country homes during the 18th century, the tall back and hood were designed to capture heat from fireplaces while blocking draughts.

Regional artisans constructed settles using locally sourced timbers such as pine, oak, or elm. These benches often featured mortise-and-tenon joinery, raised panel backs, and protective scumbled or paint finishes.

Authentic period settles display hand-planed timber marks, historical wear on the original paint finish, hand-forged nails or wooden peg joinery, and natural shrinkage across large wooden panels.

A settle serves as a architectural focal point in a modern hallway, entryway, or dining space. Placing it against a neutral wall allows the historical painted patina and structural silhouette to stand out.

Maintain historical paintwork by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical cleaning products, excessive humidity, and placement near direct heat sources to prevent the finish from flaking.
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