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Painted Austrian Settle Bench
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Painted Austrian Settle Bench

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

19th C painted Austrian settle bench. 1880.

Seat height is 21".

Reference: 7172

Dimensions

82 inches (208 cms) Wide

22 inches (56 cms) Deep

38 inches (97 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
208cm (81.89")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Austrian Settle Bench to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA860626
Dealers Internal Reference
7172
Description
19th C painted Austrian settle bench. 1880.

Seat height is 21".

Reference: 7172

Dimensions

82 inches (208 cms) Wide

22 inches (56 cms) Deep

38 inches (97 cms) High

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
208cm (81.89")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Painted Austrian Settle Bench to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA860626
Dealers Internal Ref
7172
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An off-white painted wooden settle bench featuring a slatted backrest, swept armrests, and straight legs.
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Archive I An off-white painted wooden settle bench featuring a slatted backrest, swept armrests, and straight legs.

Painted Austrian Settle Bench

Archive II An off-white painted wooden settle bench featuring a slatted backrest, swept armrests, and straight legs. View II
Archive III An off-white painted wooden settle bench featuring a slatted backrest, swept armrests, and straight legs. View III
Archive IV An off-white painted wooden settle bench featuring a slatted backrest, swept armrests, and straight legs. View IV
Archive V An off-white painted wooden settle bench featuring a slatted backrest, swept armrests, and straight legs. View V
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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Arcadia Antiques
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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An off-white painted wooden settle bench featuring a slatted backrest, swept armrests, and straight legs.
Painted Austrian Settle Bench
Ref: SA860626
An off-white painted wooden settle bench featuring a slatted backrest, swept armrests, and straight legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSettle Benches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAustrian Country
  • MaterialPainted Pine, Softwood
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsSlatted backrest, Swept armrests, Straight legs, Painted finish
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 208 cm (82 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This 19th-century Austrian settle bench, dated 1880, originates from the country style tradition and is built from painted pine softwood with an off-white finish. The rustic farmhouse piece possesses a slatted backrest, swept armrests, and straight legs, alongside light surface wear visible on the edges of the seat and frame. Measuring 97 cm high, 208 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, it provides generous seating for everyday use. Position this bench in a hallway, boot room, or kitchen dining area to create a practical and characterful seating arrangement. The pale painted surface brings a bright, neutral tone to interiors, while the traditional slatted construction offers sturdy support. It functions well as a standalone statement seat against a plain wall or paired with a rustic dining table.

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Settle benches originated as essential functional seating in rural European homes from the 18th century onwards. Often crafted by local woodworkers, these benches served as primary hall or kitchen seating, frequently finished with distinctive paint treatments to protect the timber and match regional folk traditions.

Traditional settle benches were constructed using local softwoods, primarily pine or spruce. Carpenters joined the timber using hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, securing components with wooden pegs before applying distemper, milk paint, or oil-based finishes.

Authentic period settles exhibit uneven timber wear, hand-planed surfaces on unseen areas, and historical paint layering where lower coats show through areas of frequent touch. Hardware, if present, typically features hand-forged iron nail heads or square-headed fasteners rather than modern screws.

A painted settle bench works effectively in a modern mudroom, wide hallway, or lined along a farmhouse-style dining table. Adding structured cushions or linen upholstery creates comfort while maintaining the clean lines of the timber frame.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid applying harsh chemical cleansers or excess water, which can degrade historic paint layers; instead, apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly to seal the surface and protect against atmospheric moisture.
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