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18th C Fruitwood Tavern Settle
William James Antiques
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£2,200

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18th C Fruitwood Tavern Settle

18th century
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A 18th century fruitwood tavern settle with a wonderful colour and a wealth of character. Having a high back with a solid seat and over hundred years later it has acquired 2 drawers, all with a wonderful rich patina. Originally these settles were residing in public houses, more often than not next to the fire to keep its visitors warm. In really lovely condition, English, Circa 1780.

Dimensions: Height: 147.5 cm - 58 Inches, Width: 139.75 cm - 55 Inches, Depth: 38 cm - 15 Inches.

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
147.5cm (58.07")
Width
139.75cm (55.02")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
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William James Antiques has dated this Antique Fruitwood Tavern Settle to the 18th Century.

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SA1229052
Description
A 18th century fruitwood tavern settle with a wonderful colour and a wealth of character.
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Having a high back with a solid seat and over hundred years later it has acquired 2 drawers, all with a wonderful rich patina.
William James Antiques

Originally these settles were residing in public houses, more often than not next to the fire to keep its visitors warm. In really lovely condition, English, Circa 1780.

Dimensions: Height: 147.5 cm - 58 Inches, Width: 139.75 cm - 55 Inches, Depth: 38 cm - 15 Inches.

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
147.5cm (58.07")
Width
139.75cm (55.02")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Antique Fruitwood Tavern Settle to the 18th Century.

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William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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An eighteenth-century dark fruitwood tavern settle featuring a high vertical planked back, winged sides, and integrated under-seat drawers.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century dark fruitwood tavern settle featuring a high vertical planked back, winged sides, and integrated under-seat drawers.

18th C Fruitwood Tavern Settle

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An eighteenth-century dark fruitwood tavern settle featuring a high vertical planked back, winged sides, and integrated under-seat drawers.
18th C Fruitwood Tavern Settle
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An eighteenth-century dark fruitwood tavern settle featuring a high vertical planked back, winged sides, and integrated under-seat drawers.
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A tavern settle is a high-backed wooden bench originating in the 17th and 18th centuries, designed primarily for use in public houses and country inns to provide seating while blocking cold draughts from doorways and uninsulated walls.

Tavern settles were typically crafted from native regional hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, elm, or pine, constructed with sturdy mortise and tenon joinery to withstand heavy daily use.

Authentic 18th-century settles feature hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular panel dimensions, historical iron or wooden peg joinery, and uneven wear or patination around the armrests and footrests.

A high-backed settle functions effectively in a large hallway, boot room, or dining space, where its vertical proportions create focal architectural structure against plain walls.

Fruitwood requires regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional applications of a beeswax polish to maintain moisture in the timber and protect the original patination.
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