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18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250
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18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle

18th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle

The Settle has a superbly carved high panelled back with 8 panels carved in a Celtic design with the sun at the centre there are further carvings to the front, there is an unusual (hidden) seat opening allowing access to the storage box below

The bench is a superb country house piece with sturdy shaped arms

This bench is in good sturdy condition and it is a good large high size for a Country House

The settle is 61” high at the back, 46” wide and it is 23” deep

TPM175

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Box Settle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1231598
Dealers Internal Reference
TPM175
Description
18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle

The Settle has a superbly carved high panelled back with 8 panels carved in a Celtic design with the sun at the centre there are further carvings to the front, there is an unusual (hidden) seat opening allowing access to the storage box below

fig 1. An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box.
fig 1. 18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle

The bench is a superb country house piece with sturdy shaped arms

This bench is in good sturdy condition and it is a good large high size for a Country House

The settle is 61” high at the back, 46” wide and it is 23” deep

TPM175

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To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.
Elmgarden
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Box Settle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231598
Dealers Internal Ref
TPM175
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box.

18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle

Archive II An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box. View VI
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An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box.
18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle
Ref: SA1231598
An eighteenth-century dark oak high back settle featuring intricately carved panels, straight armrests, and a lifted seat storage box.
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  • ObjectSettles
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Oak
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved rosette panels, Guilloche moulding, Lift-up seat storage, Straight armrests
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This 18th century high back oak box settle is finished in a dark brown timber colour with a visible wood grain and patinated sheen. The piece exhibits an upright English country house style with sturdy straight armrests terminating in flat rectangular tops, a tall panelled back comprising six upper and three lower rectangular compartments, and a lift-up seat storage box below with decorative guilloche moulding along the front base. The upright structural elements include vertical carved strapwork borders flanking the back panels. The item measures 155 cm high, 117 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. Positioned in an entrance hallway, a large kitchen, or a living room, the bench provides both seating and enclosed storage. The high panelled back offers a windbreak function, while the integrated storage compartment beneath the seat accommodates household items. The traditional construction suits period interiors, farmhouse kitchens, and rustic reception spaces, adding functional surface area and historical character to everyday domestic environments.

FAQs

A box settle is a traditional wooden bench featuring a high backrest, armrests, and an enclosed chest base beneath a hinged seat for storage. Originating in early European homes, they provided draft-free seating beside open fireplaces while maximising utility.

Settles from the 18th century were predominantly constructed from solid native timber such as English oak or pine. They utilised mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, often featuring relief-carved panelwork or moulding.

Authentic period settles exhibit signs of hand-planed surfaces, irregular pegs, hand-forged iron hinges, and uneven wear consistent with age. The patination within deep carvings and on armrests should show natural darkening from decades of contact.

A high back settle is frequently positioned in entrance halls, boot rooms, or large dining spaces to serve as a dramatic focal point. Pairing dark timber with understated neutral walls or heritage paint tones creates an effective balance between historic detail and modern minimalism.

Preserve solid oak by applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and retain the patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources or damp areas to prevent wood movement, warping, or cracking.
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