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West Country Oak Panelled Back Settle
For sale by James Ribbons Antiques
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West Country Oak Panelled Back Settle

18th century
Description

A good example of an oak settle made in the early part of the 18th century standing on its original cabriole leg with tied stretchers.

Due to it being over 300 years old, there are as to be expected a few minor imperfections.

The settle has had only one polish since found and it can only improve with further t.l.c.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Height 41 ins

Width 71 ins

Depth 26 ins

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Oak Panelled Back Settle to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 05991623
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Front cabriole legs with pad feet: furniture design typical from around 1720.
Arched fielded panels across the back: regional joinery from the 18th century.
Pegged mortise and tenon joints: traditional framing before modern fastenings.
Drilled holes in the seat rails: early method for a rope-strung seat.
Wear and softening along the armrests: decades of hands resting on the oak.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA713089
Description
A good example of an oak settle made in the early part of the 18th century standing on its original cabriole leg with tied stretchers.

Due to it being over 300 years old, there are as to be expected a few minor imperfections.

The settle has had only one polish since found and it can only improve with further t.l.c.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Height 41 ins

Width 71 ins

Depth 26 ins

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Oak Panelled Back Settle to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 05991623
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Front cabriole legs with pad feet: furniture design typical from around 1720.
Arched fielded panels across the back: regional joinery from the 18th century.
Pegged mortise and tenon joints: traditional framing before modern fastenings.
Drilled holes in the seat rails: early method for a rope-strung seat.
Wear and softening along the armrests: decades of hands resting on the oak.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA713089
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the James Ribbons Antiques Profile Page

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A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion.
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Archive I A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion.

West Country Oak Panelled Back Settle

Archive II A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion. View II
Archive III A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion. View III
Archive IV A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion. View IV
Archive V A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion. View V
Archive VI A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion. View VII
Archive VIII A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion. View VIII
Archive IX A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion. View IX
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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 68
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A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion.
West Country oak panelled back settle
Ref: SA713089
A dark oak wooden settle featuring five raised arched back panels, open curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat cushion.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches & Settles
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Vernacular
  • MaterialOak, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Multicoloured
  • MotifsFielded panels, arched back panels, cabriole legs, curved armrests
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 182 cm (72 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This 18th century West Country oak settle is an English vernacular piece of furniture. It is constructed from dark brown oak with a polished finish and stands on cabriole front legs with tied stretchers. The back features five raised fielded panels with arched tops, complemented by open curved armrests and a long seat cushion upholstered in a multicoloured patterned fabric. Minor imperfections are visible across the wood surfaces, reflecting its age. The settle measures 104 cm high, 182 cm wide and 66 cm deep. Position this wooden bench in a hallway, kitchen or living room to add traditional character to an interior. The long seat provides generous room for sitting, while the high panelled back offers solid support. The rich timber tones and patterned textile seat suit country house and rustic schemes alike.

FAQs

A panelled back settle is a long wooden bench featuring a high back constructed with framed timber panels, historically crafted in regional Britain to draught-proof seating areas beside open hearths.

Traditional settles were predominantly crafted from solid native hardwoods such as oak or elm, employing mortise and tenon joinery along with fielded back panels and turned or cabriole legs.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, wooden pegged joints, uneven historical wear, and natural patination particularly across the armrests and base stretchers.

Place the settle in a wide entry hall, boot room, or open-plan dining space, pairing the deep timber tones with neutral textured linens or contemporary art to balance traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Dust regularly with a clean, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish, ensuring placement remains away from direct radiator heat sources.
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