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Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports
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Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

19th century
Sold 23 February 2026 · Hingstons of Wilton
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Description

Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

This impressive Victorian carved oak box settle is a striking example of 19th-century English craftsmanship, richly decorated with deep relief carving and strong architectural form. Constructed from solid oak, the settle features boldly carved lion arm supports to each end, lending both sculptural presence and symbolic strength to the piece.

The high back is formed of multiple carved panels, each depicting detailed interior genre scenes, a popular decorative theme of the Victorian period reflecting domestic life and craftsmanship. Flowing foliate scrollwork frames the panels and continues across the frieze and lower sections, creating a unified and highly decorative composition.

Designed to be both practical and imposing, the settle incorporates a box seat with internal storage, making it ideal for use in a hall, country house interior, or traditional setting. Its generous proportions and robust construction ensure it functions equally well as seating and as a statement antique furniture piece.

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Key Features

• Authentic Victorian carved oak box settle

• Solid oak construction with rich, warm patina

• Carved lion arm supports to each end

• High back with multiple relief-carved panels

• Panels depicting detailed interior genre scenes

• Foliate scroll carving throughout

• Box seat with practical internal storage

• Strong architectural form typical of late 19th-century design

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Dimensions

• Width: 150 cm (59 in)

• Depth: 45 cm (17 ¾ in)

• Height: 117 cm (46 in)

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“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

Victorian carved oak settle is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

Victorian carved oak settle carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by p

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Carven Oak Settle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1190702
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports
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This impressive Victorian carved oak box settle is a striking example of 19th-century English craftsmanship, richly decorated with deep relief carving and strong architectural form.
Hingstons of Wilton

Constructed from solid oak, the settle features boldly carved lion arm supports to each end, lending both sculptural presence and symbolic strength to the piece.

fig 1. An antique carved oak settle featuring a high panelled back, a hinged box seat, and sculptural lion supports on the arms.
fig 1. Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

The high back is formed of multiple carved panels, each depicting detailed interior genre scenes, a popular decorative theme of the Victorian period reflecting domestic life and craftsmanship. Flowing foliate scrollwork frames the panels and continues across the frieze and lower sections, creating a unified and highly decorative composition.

fig 2. An antique carved oak settle featuring a high panelled back, a hinged box seat, and sculptural lion supports on the arms.
fig 2. Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

Designed to be both practical and imposing, the settle incorporates a box seat with internal storage, making it ideal for use in a hall, country house interior, or traditional setting. Its generous proportions and robust construction ensure it functions equally well as seating and as a statement antique furniture piece.

fig 3. An antique carved oak settle featuring a high panelled back, a hinged box seat, and sculptural lion supports on the arms.
fig 3. Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

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Key Features

• Authentic Victorian carved oak box settle

• Solid oak construction with rich, warm patina

• Carved lion arm supports to each end

• High back with multiple relief-carved panels

fig 4. An antique carved oak settle featuring a high panelled back, a hinged box seat, and sculptural lion supports on the arms.
fig 4. Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

• Panels depicting detailed interior genre scenes

• Foliate scroll carving throughout

• Box seat with practical internal storage

• Strong architectural form typical of late 19th-century design

________________________________________

fig 5. An antique carved oak settle featuring a high panelled back, a hinged box seat, and sculptural lion supports on the arms.
fig 5. Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

Dimensions

• Width: 150 cm (59 in)

• Depth: 45 cm (17 ¾ in)

• Height: 117 cm (46 in)

________________________________________

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 6. An antique carved oak settle featuring a high panelled back, a hinged box seat, and sculptural lion supports on the arms.
fig 6. Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 7. An antique carved oak settle featuring a high panelled back, a hinged box seat, and sculptural lion supports on the arms.
fig 7. Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 8. An antique carved oak settle featuring a high panelled back, a hinged box seat, and sculptural lion supports on the arms.
fig 8. Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports

Victorian carved oak settle is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

Victorian carved oak settle carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by p

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Carven Oak Settle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190702
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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An antique carved oak settle featuring a high panelled back, a hinged box seat, and sculptural lion supports on the arms.
Victorian Carved Oak Box Settle with Lion Arm Supports
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  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigural relief panels, Lion arm supports, Scrollwork carving, Hinged box seat
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

Settle benches date back to medieval times, evolving into highly decorative pieces during the Victorian era when revivalist movements brought back heavy, ornate woodcarving and traditional motifs.

Authentic period settles were predominantly constructed from solid domestic hardwoods, most commonly English oak, often featuring hand-carved panels and mortise-and-tenon joinery.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, hand-cut joinery, wear patterns on the seat, and the consistency of the patina and oxidisation across the wooden surfaces.

Such a substantial piece works effectively as a focal point in an entrance hall or living space, softened with linen cushions or a simple woollen throw to balance its architectural weight.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber without sealing the pores.
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