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Arts & Crafts Box Settle by James Shoolbred & Co. C.1900
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Arts & Crafts Box Settle by James Shoolbred & Co. C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Superb Arts & Crafts style inlaid mahogany and walnut box settle or hall bench by the celebrated English cabinet makers James Shoolbred & Co. c.1900. Top rail inlaid with a frieze of stylized flower head motifs over shaped slats, each pierced with a heart-shaped cutaway, and a central panel with beautiful Art Nouveau style inlaid decoration (very much in the manner of Shapland & Petter of Barnstaple). Over a panelled seat lifting to reveal useful storage inside for boots and shoes etc. The organic decorative scheme continues with two further inlaid panels to the front below the seat. Unusually shaped ends forming tapering sides and low arms. Shoolbred maker's stamp and serial number to the front edge below the seat. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 48" (122 cm)

Height: 46" (117 cm)

Depth: 18.5" (47 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Box Settle to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09569134
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Flowing floral marquetry panels in pale fruitwood: early 20th-century Art Nouveau design.
Heart cutouts along the shaped vertical back slats: classic English Arts and Crafts detailing.
Rough-sawn backboards with natural shrinkage gaps: original timber construction of the time.
Dark oxidised wood and light scuffing inside the storage well: honest age from handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1224162
Dealers Internal Reference
38555
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Description
Superb Arts & Crafts style inlaid mahogany and walnut box settle or hall bench by the celebrated English cabinet makers James Shoolbred & Co. c.1900. Top rail inlaid with a frieze of stylized flower head motifs over shaped slats, each pierced with a heart-shaped cutaway, and a central panel with beautiful Art Nouveau style inlaid decoration (very much in the manner of Shapland & Petter of Barnstaple). Over a panelled seat lifting to reveal useful storage inside for boots and shoes etc. The organic decorative scheme continues with two further inlaid panels to the front below the seat. Unusually shaped ends forming tapering sides and low arms. Shoolbred maker's stamp and serial number to the front edge below the seat. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 48" (122 cm)

Height: 46" (117 cm)

Depth: 18.5" (47 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Box Settle to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09569134
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Flowing floral marquetry panels in pale fruitwood: early 20th-century Art Nouveau design.
Heart cutouts along the shaped vertical back slats: classic English Arts and Crafts detailing.
Rough-sawn backboards with natural shrinkage gaps: original timber construction of the time.
Dark oxidised wood and light scuffing inside the storage well: honest age from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224162
Dealers Internal Ref
38555
Collinge Antiques
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A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat.
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Archive I A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat.

Arts & Crafts Box Settle by James Shoolbred & Co. C.1900

Archive II A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View VI
Archive VII A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View VII
Archive VIII A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View VIII
Archive IX A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View IX
Archive X A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View X
Archive XI A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat. View XI
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A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat.
Arts & Crafts Box Settle by James Shoolbred & Co. c.1900
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A dark mahogany high-back Arts and Crafts box settle featuring stylised floral marquetry inlay and vertical splat details above a hinged lift-up storage seat.
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  • ObjectBenches & Settles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBotanical marquetry, Heart cutout splats, Hinged lift seat, Panelled back
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Arts and Crafts box settle dates from 1900 and originates from the workshop of James Shoolbred and Company. Built from dark brown mahogany with boxwood inlay, the construction incorporates a high panelled back with vertical slats and heart-shaped cutouts, a hinged lift-up seat, and tapering sides with low armrests. Stylised botanical marquetry decorates the top rail, the central back panel, and the two front panels below the seat. The timber displays a polished finish. Measuring 117 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, this hall bench provides practical interior storage beneath the seat. Placed in an entrance hallway, boot room, or large reception space, the settle offers both seating and a concealed compartment for everyday items such as shoes and boots.

FAQs

A box settle is a wooden bench featuring a high back, armrests, and a hinged seat that opens to reveal an internal storage compartment, popularised during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid woods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring decorative marquetry or parquetry inlays using contrasting fruitwoods or boxwood.

Authentic examples display traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, period-correct marquetry with stylised natural motifs, and original maker stamps or brass badges.

A hall settle functions as practical seating and concealed storage in a modern hallway or entryway, paired with minimalist lighting and contemporary wall art to highlight the historical wood grain.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and direct sunlight or heat sources that cause timber warping.
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