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What is an antique settle?
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Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Settle Benches on 1stDibs
Painted Austrian Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted Austrian settle bench. 1880.
Seat height is 21".
Dimensions
82 inches (208
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Materials
Pine
Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good early 19th C Austrian fruitwood settle bench. 1820.
Seat height is 19.5
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Pine Settle Bench
Located in Brea, CA
Antique pine settle bench
Size 59”w x 19”d x 30”h
Solid and sturdy, great for an entry or any
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Benches
Materials
Pine
20th Century Painted Settle / Bench
Located in Bagshot, GB
A very decoratve carved and painted settle / bench with influences from the mediterranean.
Early
Category
Mid-20th Century European Other Benches
Materials
Wood
20th Century Settle Bench, Geometric Wings
Located in New York, NY
20th century settle bench, geometric wings, diamond-pattern inlay.
Category
Vintage 1930s Benches
Vintage English Settle Bench, circa 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Gorgeous vintage English settle bench with a curved barrel back, circa 19th century.
Charming
Category
Antique 19th Century Benches
Materials
Wood
