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Oak Victorian Settle Hall Bench Farmhouse 1880
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Oak Victorian Settle Hall Bench Farmhouse 1880

19th century
Description

Fine Victorian carved oak hall settle dating from circa 1880

Elaborately carved throughout with geometric, foliate and shell motifs

High panelled back with decorative carved crest

Great for hallways to sit on and put shoes on and can store wellies below

Distinctive carved lion head arm supports

Hinged seat opening to provide useful storage below Rich dark oak colour and patina

Wonderful piece for a hallway, entrance hall or reception room

Circa 1880

Country of Origin: England

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

All items fully restored and offered in very good condition

Dimensions:

Width x Depth x Height

46 in (117 cm) x 18 in (46 cm) x 41 in (104 cm) x 19 in (48 cm) x 30 in (76 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Settle to the 1880s.

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SA1236867
Description
Fine Victorian carved oak hall settle dating from circa 1880

Elaborately carved throughout with geometric, foliate and shell motifs

High panelled back with decorative carved crest

Great for hallways to sit on and put shoes on and can store wellies below

fig 1. A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat.
fig 1. Oak Victorian Settle Hall Bench Farmhouse 1880

Distinctive carved lion head arm supports

Hinged seat opening to provide useful storage below Rich dark oak colour and patina

Wonderful piece for a hallway, entrance hall or reception room

Circa 1880

Country of Origin: England

fig 2. A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat.
fig 2. Oak Victorian Settle Hall Bench Farmhouse 1880

We will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

All items fully restored and offered in very good condition

Dimensions:

Width x Depth x Height

46 in (117 cm) x 18 in (46 cm) x 41 in (104 cm) x 19 in (48 cm) x 30 in (76 cm)

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Settle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236867
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat.

Oak Victorian Settle Hall Bench Farmhouse 1880

Archive II A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View II
Archive III A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View III
Archive IV A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View IV
Archive V A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View V
Archive VI A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View IX
Archive X A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View X
Archive XI A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat. View XI
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Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
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A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat.
Oak Victorian Settle Hall Bench Farmhouse 1880
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A Victorian dark oak carved settle featuring carved lion head armrests, detailed floral and geometric back panels, and a lift-up storage seat.
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  • ObjectSettles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved lion armrests, Geometric back panels, Hinged storage seat, Lunette cresting
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Victorian settle dates from circa 1880 in the Gothic Revival style, formed entirely of solid dark brown oak with a rich patina. The high panelled back displays carved geometric patterns, foliate details, and a shaped cresting rail above the seat, whilst the lower box base incorporates carved foliate panels and carved lunette moulding. Prominent carved lion heads top the arm supports on each side, serving as armrests above the hinged storage seat. Measuring 104 cm high, 117 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, the timber surfaces show visible grain variations across the panels and seat. Positioned in an entrance hall, hallway, or reception room, this hall bench serves as a seating place for putting on footwear while providing concealed storage beneath the lift-up seat for items such as wellies. The sturdy rectangular box structure rests flush on a plinth base, accommodating daily hallway use in a traditional or period home interior.

FAQs

A Victorian oak settle is a heavy wooden bench featuring a high carved back, solid sides, and often a hinged seat opening into a storage coffer. Originating from traditional country designs, these pieces were widely produced during the late 19th century to provide functional seating and storage in hallways.

Late 19th-century settles were primarily constructed from solid woods such as oak, pine, or chestnut. The wood was joined using mortise and tenon craftsmanship, often finished with hand-carved decorative motifs, dark varnishes, or wax polishes to highlight the grain.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically feature heavy mortise and tenon construction, deep relief hand or machine carvings, and natural age-related patination. Examining the interior coffer for hand-cut dovetails or historical iron hinges helps confirm 19th-century origin.

Place the settle in a hallway, entryway, or boot room as a functional focal point. Contrast the dark, carved wood against light, neutral wall shades, and add modern textile cushions to soften the silhouette while preserving the historic character.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent wood movement, warping, or cracking.
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