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19th Century Golden Oak Foliate Church Pew / Settle
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19th Century Golden Oak Foliate Church Pew / Settle

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 November 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A fantastic late 19th century golden oak church pew with foliate design. Perfect for use a boot room seat or settle.

The finely carved end supports depict leaves and berries which spill over the entirety of the top edge and hand rest, and terminate in a carved pilaster. The deep reeded top rail is above a substantial planked back and seat.

There are signs of wear commensurate with age, with some scuffs and knocks to the lower edges (please see photographs). Great colour throughout.

A really lovely thing.

Dimensions:-

Length: 130cm

Depth: 49.5

Height: 117cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: £75

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We are able to deliver to most of mainland UK for £75 (excluding the Scottish Highlands). We aim to deliver your piece within 7-10 working days, however please allow up to 3 weeks following cleared payment for delivery. Collection in person is welcome by prior arrangement.

We are able to deliver internationally please do contact us with your location for an accurate delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Church Pew to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1173201
Dealers Internal Reference
7882
Dealers Notes

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Description
A fantastic late 19th century golden oak church pew with foliate design. Perfect for use a boot room seat or settle.
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The finely carved end supports depict leaves and berries which spill over the entirety of the top edge and hand rest, and terminate in a carved pilaster.
Harrington Antiques

The deep reeded top rail is above a substantial planked back and seat.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century golden oak church pew featuring high panelled backrests, carved foliate arm terminals, and a solid wooden seat.
fig 1. 19th Century Golden Oak Foliate Church Pew / Settle

There are signs of wear commensurate with age, with some scuffs and knocks to the lower edges (please see photographs). Great colour throughout.

A really lovely thing.

Dimensions:-

Length: 130cm

Depth: 49.5

fig 2. A nineteenth-century golden oak church pew featuring high panelled backrests, carved foliate arm terminals, and a solid wooden seat.
fig 2. 19th Century Golden Oak Foliate Church Pew / Settle

Height: 117cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: £75

We use trusted couriers for UK and international delivery.

We are able to deliver to most of mainland UK for £75 (excluding the Scottish Highlands). We aim to deliver your piece within 7-10 working days, however please allow up to 3 weeks following cleared payment for delivery. Collection in person is welcome by prior arrangement.

We are able to deliver internationally please do contact us with your location for an accurate delivery quote.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Church Pew to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173201
Dealers Internal Ref
7882
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century golden oak church pew featuring high panelled backrests, carved foliate arm terminals, and a solid wooden seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A nineteenth-century golden oak church pew featuring high panelled backrests, carved foliate arm terminals, and a solid wooden seat.
19th Century Golden Oak Foliate Church Pew / Settle
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A nineteenth-century golden oak church pew featuring high panelled backrests, carved foliate arm terminals, and a solid wooden seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsFoliate carvings, Panelled backrest, Scrolled arm terminals
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Church pews and settles originated in medieval times as communal seating, evolving from simple wooden benches into enclosed, high-backed structures designed to protect occupants from draughts in stone buildings.

Authentic pieces are predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or pine, utilising traditional joinery methods like mortise and tenon joints, tongue-and-groove panelling, and hand-carved detailing.

Authentication involves examining the timber for period-appropriate tool marks, natural patina, shrinkage cracks, and construction techniques consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet making rather than modern mass production.

An antique church pew makes a striking statement in a hallway, entryway, or along a large dining table, balancing heavy historical character with minimalist modern decor and soft textiles.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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