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18th Century Elm Country Settle
For sale by James Ribbons Antiques
for sale €1,872     $2,032
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18th Century Elm Country Settle

18th century
Description

We have left this settle in its original state .

The seat shows a beautiful elm colour . The panelled back with its original paintwork is also a feature .The back of the settle is also painted and panelled so it could be situated as a centre of room piece. Width 170 cms

Height 170 cm

Depth 46 cms

Inspection and or collection welcome here in Somerset

For delivery please ask for a quote

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James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Country Settle to the 18th Century.

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SA1238740
Description
We have left this settle in its original state .

The seat shows a beautiful elm colour . The panelled back with its original paintwork is also a feature .

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The back of the settle is also painted and panelled so it could be situated as a centre of room piece.
James Ribbons Antiques

Width 170 cms

Height 170 cm

Depth 46 cms

Inspection and or collection welcome here in Somerset

For delivery please ask for a quote

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Country Settle to the 18th Century.

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James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina.
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Archive I An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina.

18th Century Elm Country Settle

Archive II An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina. View II
Archive III An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina. View VII
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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
Location
Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesribbons
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 73
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James Ribbons Antiques
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An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina.
18th Century Elm Country Settle
Ref: SA1238740
An 18th-century high-backed wooden settle featuring multi-panelled backboards, wing sides, and a lift-up box seat base with rich brown patina.
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  • ObjectSettles
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Country
  • MaterialElm, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPanelled back, Winged sides, Hinged box seat, Keyhole escutcheons

This eighteenth-century country settle is constructed from elm and pine with a warm brown colour and original paintwork. The high backboard displays a multi-panelled arrangement, complemented by sweeping winged sides and shaped wooden arms. The base incorporates a dual hinged box seat with visible keyhole escutcheons on the front panels. Natural signs of age appear as surface wear, scuffs, and distressed paint patches across the wooden panels and lower seat edge. The practical proportions measure 170 cm wide, 170 cm high, and 46 cm deep. This rustic farmhouse piece suits placement in a hallway, kitchen, or living space as a traditional seating option.

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The high-backed settle originated in medieval Europe and became commonplace in 17th and 18th-century homes, constructed with tall backs and enclosed sides specifically to shield sitters from cold draughts near hearths.

Settles were typically crafted using native hardwoods such as elm and oak, joined with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, wooden pegs, and fielded timber panels.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-planing, natural irregularity in timber dimensions, hand-forged iron hardware, and wear to footrails consistent with historic usage.

A settle serves as practical seating and storage within an entrance hall, boot room, or kitchen dining space, often paired with contemporary textiles or minimal artwork.

Keep timber away from direct heat sources and severe humidity fluctuations, dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying natural beeswax sparingly to maintain the patinated surface.
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