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A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle
Elmgarden
for sale €1,989     $2,159
£1,700
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A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle

17th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle

The Settle has 3 carved back panels and further panels at the bottom the seat opens for storage

The bench is a real country piece with very wide chunky arms.

The settle is in good sturdy conditioned and has a fine patina it is 39” high at the back and 55” widened it is 20” deep

TAH46

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Box Settle to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170270
Dealers Internal Reference
TAH46
Description
A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle

The Settle has 3 carved back panels and further panels at the bottom the seat opens for storage

The bench is a real country piece with very wide chunky arms.

“
The settle is in good sturdy conditioned and has a fine patina it is 39” high at the back and 55” widened it is 20” deep.
Elmgarden

TAH46

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Box Settle to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170270
Dealers Internal Ref
TAH46
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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A dark carved oak high back box settle featuring three carved back panels, a hinged seat, and carved front base panels.
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A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle

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Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
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Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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Location: Hampshire , United Kingdom
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A dark carved oak high back box settle featuring three carved back panels, a hinged seat, and carved front base panels.
A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle
Ref: SA1170270
A dark carved oak high back box settle featuring three carved back panels, a hinged seat, and carved front base panels.
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A box settle is a wooden bench featuring a high back, armrests, and an enclosed chest base beneath the seat hinged for internal storage. Popular across Britain from the 16th and 17th centuries onwards, these pieces provided seating while shielding sitters from room draughts.

17th-century settles were typically constructed from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs. The back and base panels feature hand-carved relief decoration, such as botanical or geometric motifs, framed by heavy stiles and rails.

Authentic 17th-century settles display hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular peg placement, and natural wood shrinkage around frame joints. They show genuine wear patterns on the armrests, seat edges, and floor runners alongside a dark oxidation patina developed over centuries.

An oak box settle functions effectively in a hallway, entryway, or boot room, offering seating and concealed storage. Positioning the piece against crisp neutral paint tones creates a balanced contrast between historic timber and contemporary design.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent timber warping or split joinery.
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