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A Late Georgian Pine Barrel Backed Settle Circa 1830
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A Late Georgian Pine Barrel Backed Settle Circa 1830

18th century
Description

A late Georgian pine barrel backed settle circa 1830 with the original scumbled decoration . In really good solid condition with tongue and groove backboards and the original brass back plates for carrying handles on the back.

Size : 72 ins w 24 ins d 70ins h

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Georgian Pine Barrel Settle to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
178cm (70.08")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1206317
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4423
Description
A late Georgian pine barrel backed settle circa 1830 with the original scumbled decoration .
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In really good solid condition with tongue and groove backboards and the original brass back plates for carrying handles on the back.
Macintosh Antiques

Size : 72 ins w 24 ins d 70ins h

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Georgian Pine Barrel Settle to the Georgian era.

Height
178cm (70.08")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206317
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4423
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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An antique late Georgian pine settle featuring a tall curved barrel back constructed from vertical timber planks.
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Archive I An antique late Georgian pine settle featuring a tall curved barrel back constructed from vertical timber planks.

A Late Georgian Pine Barrel Backed Settle Circa 1830

Archive II An antique late Georgian pine settle featuring a tall curved barrel back constructed from vertical timber planks. View II
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Archive V An antique late Georgian pine settle featuring a tall curved barrel back constructed from vertical timber planks. View V
Archive VI An antique late Georgian pine settle featuring a tall curved barrel back constructed from vertical timber planks. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique late Georgian pine settle featuring a tall curved barrel back constructed from vertical timber planks. View VIII
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
Location
The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
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Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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An antique late Georgian pine settle featuring a tall curved barrel back constructed from vertical timber planks.
A late Georgian pine barrel backed settle circa 1830
Ref: SA1206317
An antique late Georgian pine settle featuring a tall curved barrel back constructed from vertical timber planks.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSettles
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialPine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarrel back, Vertical tongue-and-groove planks, Winged sides, Curved seat base
  • SizeH 178 cm (70 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

A late Georgian pine barrel backed settle from circa 1830, executed in a Georgian country style with a warm brown timber finish and original scumbled decoration. The piece comprises a tall curved barrel back formed from vertical tongue-and-groove planks, winged sides enclosing the seating area, a curved seat base, and solid rectangular side supports. Visible wear includes scuffs and minor surface marks on the wood, along with original brass back plates for carrying handles mounted to the rear. The settle measures 178 cm high, 183 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. It suits placement as a functional seating piece in a hallway, kitchen, or boot room.

FAQs

A barrel backed settle is a traditional wooden bench featuring a tall, curved back designed to shield sitters from cold draughts in historical homes. Typically constructed from local timber such as pine or oak, these pieces were prominently placed near hearths in country cottages and public houses during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Georgian settles were commonly constructed from solid pine or oak using hand-planed vertical tongue-and-groove boards for the back structure. Joinery techniques involved pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut nails, and simple timber bases to ensure durability against daily use.

Authentic early nineteenth-century pine settles exhibit hand-moulded edges, hand-sawn timber marks on unexposed rear surfaces, and original square-headed nails or wooden pegs. Look for natural wear patterns on the seat edge and lower base consistent with historic use, alongside minor shrink gaps between the vertical timber planks.

A tall pine settle functions effectively in a hallway, entryway, or boot room as practical seating and an architectural feature. Pairing the timber bench with neutral linen cushions or placing it against a painted wall creates texture without overwhelming a contemporary aesthetic.

Maintain historic pine furniture by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber. Avoid placing the piece directly adjacent to active heat sources or in areas of extreme humidity, which can cause the solid pine planks to warp.
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