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19th Century English Oak Double Chair-back Settee
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19th Century English Oak Double Chair-back Settee

19th century
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19th Century English Oak Double Chair-Back Settee

A Late 19th Century English Oak Double Chair-Back Settee.

Of unusual double chair-back form, the settee/bench has two gently curved slatted backs beneath shaped top rails, above a pair of dished seats. The oak has a particularly attractive warm colour and well developed patination. The shaped, out-swept arms terminate in broad elbow rests, while the front is raised on turned legs with toupie feet.

An unusual and beautifully proportioned model with considerable character.

H 83cm x W 132cm x D 60cm


H 32¾” x W 52” x D 23½”

Seat Height: 42cm

Seat Depth: 44cm

(#4122)

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Oak Double Chair-back Settee to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238692
Dealers Internal Reference
4122
Description
19th Century English Oak Double Chair-Back Settee

A Late 19th Century English Oak Double Chair-Back Settee.

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Of unusual double chair-back form, the settee/bench has two gently curved slatted backs beneath shaped top rails, above a pair of dished seats.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The oak has a particularly attractive warm colour and well developed patination. The shaped, out-swept arms terminate in broad elbow rests, while the front is raised on turned legs with toupie feet.

An unusual and beautifully proportioned model with considerable character.

H 83cm x W 132cm x D 60cm


H 32¾” x W 52” x D 23½”

Seat Height: 42cm

Seat Depth: 44cm

(#4122)

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Oak Double Chair-back Settee to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238692
Dealers Internal Ref
4122
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs.

19th Century English Oak Double Chair-back Settee

Archive II A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs. View VIII
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 1,011
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs.
19th Century English Oak Double Chair-Back Settee
Ref: SA1238692
A 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee featuring twin slatted backrests, shaped seats, curved armrests, turned front legs, and splayed rear legs.
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  • ObjectSettees & Benches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsVertical slat back, Turned front legs, Shaped wooden seats, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This late 19th-century English oak double chair-back settee brings traditional English country style to an interior. The double chair-back form comprises two gently curved slatted backs beneath shaped top rails, positioned above a pair of dished, shaped wooden seats. The oak displays a warm brown timber colour and well-developed patination across the wooden surfaces. Shaped, out-swept armrests terminate in broad elbow rests at each end. The front structure is raised on turned legs with toupie feet, complemented by splayed rear legs. Measuring 83 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, the bench provides a practical seating option for a hallway, boot room, or living space. The construction and materials reflect functional vernacular cabinet-making from the period.

FAQs

A double chair-back settee is a wooden bench crafted to resemble two interconnected armchairs sharing a central division and leg structure. Originating in the 18th century and continuing through the Victorian era, these pieces provided formal seating for two individuals.

English settees from this period were predominantly constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, and mahogany. Joinery techniques included hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, wood pegs, and turned leg turnings.

Authentic 19th-century oak settees exhibit signs of age-related wear, hand-planed surfaces, and traditional joinery like dowel pegs. Look for natural oxidisation on the unpolished timber underside and subtle irregularities from hand-tooling.

An oak settee can be placed in a hallway or landing to provide functional seating while retaining a slim profile. Pairing the wooden frame with modern wall art or neutral textured cushions creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Oak furniture should be dusted using a dry microfibre cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax polish once or twice per year. Position the piece away from radiators, direct sunlight, and excessive dampness to prevent timber cracking or warping.
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