Sold: Antique Pine Settle 19th Century

Name: An Antique Settle
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1150179
Price: 560 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectBenches
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialPine
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHigh panelled back, Enclosed sides, Vertical tongue and groove
SizeH 146 cm (57 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This nineteenth-century pine and sycamore settle functions as a bench in a rustic farmhouse style, originating from a Kent pub. The timber exhibits a warm brown colour with visible knots and grain across the vertical tongue and groove boards, contrasting against the dark painted panels beneath the seat. Construction details include a high panelled back with a simple top moulding, enclosed sides with shaped armrests, and some losses and restoration visible across the structure. The proportions measure 146 cm high, 112 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, offering a compact seating option. Positioned in an entrance hallway, a country kitchen, or a boot room, the bench provides practical seating with enclosed storage space underneath. The tall back creates a screen-like effect against a wall, while the slim depth ensures it fits into narrow passageways. The weathered timber surfaces and original dark paint finish complement traditional and vernacular interior schemes.

FAQs

A settle is a wooden bench with high arms and a high back, historically designed to block draughts in medieval and early modern draughty halls before central heating became common.

Traditional settles are predominantly constructed from solid native timbers such as oak, pine, ash, and elm, often utilising mortise and tenon joinery and wooden pegs.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-planed surfaces, natural timber oxidisation, shrinkage cracks, and pegged joinery rather than modern screws.

An antique settle can be grounded in a contemporary hallway or kitchen diner, softened with neutral linen cushions or sheepskins to balance its imposing wooden architecture.

Preserve antique wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, occasionally treating the surface with traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.

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