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What is a settle bench?

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What is a settle bench?
Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Welsh Farmhouse Settle/ Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C Welsh painted pine farmhouse settle/ bench. 1840
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Benches

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Pine

Swedish Painted Settle/ Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish painted pine settle/ bench. 1820 Seat height- 48cm
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Austrian Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted Austrian settle bench. 1880. Seat height is 21". Dimensions 82 inches (208 cms) Wide 22 inches (56 cms) Deep 38 inches (97 cms) High.  
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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". Dimensions 74.5 inches (189 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms) deep 33.5 inches (85 cms) high. ...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

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Fruitwood

Chip Carved Settle Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A settle bench with solid arched back and shaped wings, having lift top bench seat revealing storage.
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Benches

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Birch

Swedish Original Painted Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted 18th century Swedish pine settle bench. 1790. Seat height: 21-inches Code: 8914 Dimensions: W: 70" (177.8 cm) H: 37" (94 cm) D: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Benches

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Pine

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