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18th Century Oak Box-seated Settle – French, Circa 1780
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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18th Century Oak Box-seated Settle – French, Circa 1780

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Description

A charming 18th century oak box-seated settle, likely French in origin, dating to around 1780. The panelled back and base are complemented by shaped arms and a lift-up seat, revealing practical storage beneath.

Beautifully aged with a rich patina, this rustic bench reflects the simple craftsmanship and functional design of the period, making it ideal for farmhouse kitchens, entrance halls, or characterful interior settings.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Oak Box Settle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204475
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C1383
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Description
A charming 18th century oak box-seated settle, likely French in origin, dating to around 1780.
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The panelled back and base are complemented by shaped arms and a lift-up seat, revealing practical storage beneath.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. An 18th-century French dark oak settle featuring a carved backrest, hinged box seat, shaped armrests, and panelled base.
fig 1. 18th Century Oak Box-seated Settle – French, Circa 1780

Beautifully aged with a rich patina, this rustic bench reflects the simple craftsmanship and functional design of the period, making it ideal for farmhouse kitchens, entrance halls, or characterful interior settings.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Oak Box Settle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204475
Dealers Internal Ref
C1383
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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An 18th-century French dark oak settle featuring a carved backrest, hinged box seat, shaped armrests, and panelled base.
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Archive I An 18th-century French dark oak settle featuring a carved backrest, hinged box seat, shaped armrests, and panelled base.

18th Century Oak Box-Seated Settle – French, Circa 1780

Archive II An 18th-century French dark oak settle featuring a carved backrest, hinged box seat, shaped armrests, and panelled base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century French dark oak settle featuring a carved backrest, hinged box seat, shaped armrests, and panelled base. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century French dark oak settle featuring a carved backrest, hinged box seat, shaped armrests, and panelled base. View IV
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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century French dark oak settle featuring a carved backrest, hinged box seat, shaped armrests, and panelled base.
18th Century Oak Box-Seated Settle – French, Circa 1780
Ref: SA1204475
An 18th-century French dark oak settle featuring a carved backrest, hinged box seat, shaped armrests, and panelled base.
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A box-seated settle is a traditional wooden bench equipped with a high backrest, armrests, and a hinged seat lid that opens to reveal an interior storage chest. Popular from the medieval period through the 18th century across Western Europe, these pieces provided dual-purpose utility in domestic settings.

18th-century European settles were primarily crafted from dense local hardwoods such as oak, pine, or elm. Construction relied on traditional joinery techniques, including mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden dowels, alongside hand-planed panel inserts.

Authentic 18th-century settles display hand-hewn wood textures, peg joinery, and irregular tool marks from adzes or pit saws. Genuine period pieces exhibit natural oxidation near iron hinges, uneven wear on foot rails, and regional carving styles such as low-relief floral or geometric motifs on the back panels.

An antique settle functions as a foundational piece in entryways, boot rooms, or open-plan hallways. Pair the timber frame with linen cushions or wool throws to soften the structure while utilising the internal compartment for hidden storage.

Maintain historical timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent the wood from cracking or warping.
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