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Welsh Oak Box Settle C.1740
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Welsh Oak Box Settle C.1740

18th century
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Mid 18th.c. Welsh oak box settle or hall seat c.1740. High backrest with four raised and fielded panels and a simple moulded edge to the surrounding rails and mullions. Shaped tops to the rear stiles and gently curving arms on turned supports. Over a board seat (height 18½"), the centre panel lifting on handmade iron hinges to reveal useful storage space below for boots and shoes etc. Three raised and fielded panels below the seat, flat panels at the sides, again all with a moulded edge to the surrounding timbers. Oak back panels. lovely colour and character, note the pegged joints and the little burn marks on the backrest panels caused by candle flames. Excellent condition, restored cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 63.5" (161.5 cm)

Height: 53" (134.5 cm)

Depth: 17.5" (44.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
134.5cm (52.95")
Width
161.5cm (63.58")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Box Settle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233552
Dealers Internal Reference
38101
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Mid 18th.c. Welsh oak box settle or hall seat c.1740.
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High backrest with four raised and fielded panels and a simple moulded edge to the surrounding rails and mullions.
Collinge Antiques

Shaped tops to the rear stiles and gently curving arms on turned supports. Over a board seat (height 18½"), the centre panel lifting on handmade iron hinges to reveal useful storage space below for boots and shoes etc. Three raised and fielded panels below the seat, flat panels at the sides, again all with a moulded edge to the surrounding timbers. Oak back panels. lovely colour and character, note the pegged joints and the little burn marks on the backrest panels caused by candle flames. Excellent condition, restored cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 63.5" (161.5 cm)

Height: 53" (134.5 cm)

Depth: 17.5" (44.5 cm)

Height
134.5cm (52.95")
Width
161.5cm (63.58")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Box Settle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233552
Dealers Internal Ref
38101
Collinge Antiques
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A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat.
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Archive I A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat.

Welsh Oak Box Settle C.1740

Archive II A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View II
Archive III A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View III
Archive IV A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View IV
Archive V A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View V
Archive VI A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View VII
Archive VIII A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View VIII
Archive IX A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View IX
Archive X A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View X
Archive XI A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View XI
Archive XII A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View XII
Archive XIII A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat. View XIII
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LL31 9LU
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A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat.
Welsh Oak Box Settle c.1740
Ref: SA1233552
A dark oak 18th-century high-back box settle featuring fielded panels, shaped open armrests, and a hinged lid seat.
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A box settle is a high-backed wooden bench featuring a hinged seat that opens to reveal a built-in storage chest underneath. Originating in medieval and early modern Britain, these multifunctional pieces were designed to provide seating, storage, and protection from draughts in country homes.

Settle benches were primarily crafted from regional hardwoods, most commonly native European oak, pine, or elm. Construction relied on traditional joinery techniques, including mortise and tenon joints, wooden pegs, and fielded raised panels for strength.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular wooden peg joinery, and natural wear along the armrests and base. The interior often reveals hand-pitted iron hinges and age-related patina or timber oxidisation consistent with centuries of use.

Position the settle in an entryway, hallway, or boot room to serve as functional seating and hidden storage. Pair it with textured linen cushions, contemporary woven rugs, or modern artwork to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish. Avoid placing the settle directly adjacent to modern heat sources or in areas of extreme humidity to prevent wood movement and cracking.
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