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19th Century Oak Pew Settles with Turned Detail
19th Century Oak Pew Settles with Turned Detail

19th Century Oak Pew Settles with Turned Detail

Unavailable|$4,553 / set

19th Century Oak Pew Settles with Turned Detail

Located in Norwich, GB

Pair of ornately carved 19th century oak pew settles with turned detail. Originally would have been

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Antique 19th Century Benches

19th Century Carved Oak Monks Bench Pew Settle
19th Century Carved Oak Monks Bench Pew Settle

19th Century Carved Oak Monks Bench Pew Settle

Unavailable|$2,180

19th Century Carved Oak Monks Bench Pew Settle

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine example of 19th century carved oak monks bench pew settle.

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Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century, Framed and Paneled Pine Settle Bench
19th Century, Framed and Paneled Pine Settle Bench

19th Century, Framed and Paneled Pine Settle Bench

Unavailable|$7,440

19th Century, Framed and Paneled Pine Settle Bench

Located in Boston, MA

English, framed and paneled pine settle bench, circa 1800 Measures: 59" wide x 25" overall depth x

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Antique Early 19th Century European Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique English 19th Century 2-Seat Oak Settle
Antique English 19th Century 2-Seat Oak Settle

Antique English 19th Century 2-Seat Oak Settle

Unavailable|$3,200

Antique English 19th Century 2-Seat Oak Settle

Located in Barrington, IL

Charming small scale antique English oak settle with well carved double panel back and crest rail

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Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Benches

Materials

Oak

Pine Settle
Pine Settle

Pine Settle

Unavailable|$3,300

Pine Settle

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pine settle nice patina

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Small Painted Box Settle
Small Painted Box Settle

Small Painted Box Settle

Unavailable|$3,242

Small Painted Box Settle

Located in Derbyshire, GB

Very well decorated pine box settle in original polychrome decoration and of very small proportions

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Antique 19th Century Benches

Country Brazilian settle with locking seat storage.
Country Brazilian settle with locking seat storage.

Country Brazilian settle with locking seat storage.

Unavailable|$2,798

Country Brazilian settle with locking seat storage.

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century carved settle from Minas Gerais, Brazil. Seat storage has original hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Benches

Victorian Pine and Oak Settle
Victorian Pine and Oak Settle

Victorian Pine and Oak Settle

Unavailable|$2,552

Victorian Pine and Oak Settle

Located in Salisbury, GB

Mid Victorian waxed pine and oak barrel back free standing tavern/farmhouse settle, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Benches

A Tall Spanish Rustic Bleached Pine Settle, Pyrnenees Region
A Tall Spanish Rustic Bleached Pine Settle, Pyrnenees Region

A Tall Spanish Rustic Bleached Pine Settle, Pyrnenees Region

Unavailable|$8,500

A Tall Spanish Rustic Bleached Pine Settle, Pyrnenees Region

Located in New York, NY

The arched backrest flanked by carved sides, above the rectangular seat, raised on trestle supports.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches

Beautiful Swedish Painted Bench/Settle, Storage Box, Painted
Beautiful Swedish Painted Bench/Settle, Storage Box, Painted

Beautiful Swedish Painted Bench/Settle, Storage Box, Painted

Unavailable|$910

Beautiful Swedish Painted Bench/Settle, Storage Box, Painted

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

Here we have a lovely storage bench. Great paint work, the seat opens up for use of storing items. Great for shoes, can be used outside. Dimensions: 187cm long, 55cm deep, 95cm ...

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Antique 19th Century Benches

Beautiful Swedish Painted Bench/Settle, Storage Box, Painted
Beautiful Swedish Painted Bench/Settle, Storage Box, Painted

Beautiful Swedish Painted Bench/Settle, Storage Box, Painted

Unavailable|$910

Beautiful Swedish Painted Bench/Settle, Storage Box, Painted

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

Here we have a lovely storage bench. Great paint work, the seat opens up for use of storing items. Great for shoes, can be used outside. Dimensions: 188cm long, 50cm deep, 90cm ...

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Antique 19th Century Benches

English 19th Century Settle
English 19th Century Settle

English 19th Century Settle

Sold|$2,621

English 19th Century Settle

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

West Country barrel back tavern settle, unique armrest. Nice wear and patination throughout

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Antique Late 19th Century European Benches

Materials

Wood

Finely Decorated and Painted 19th Century Settle Bench from Pennsylvania
Finely Decorated and Painted 19th Century Settle Bench from Pennsylvania

Finely Decorated and Painted 19th Century Settle Bench from Pennsylvania

Sold|$6,500

Finely Decorated and Painted 19th Century Settle Bench from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large and deep 19th century original painted and decorated settle bench is made in New Berlin

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Antique 1830s American American Colonial Settees

Materials

Wood

French Louis XIV Style Original Tapestry Gold Gilt Parlor Set, Late 19th Century
French Louis XIV Style Original Tapestry Gold Gilt Parlor Set, Late 19th Century

French Louis XIV Style Original Tapestry Gold Gilt Parlor Set, Late 19th Century

Sold|$2,100

French Louis XIV Style Original Tapestry Gold Gilt Parlor Set, Late 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

and floral tapestry upholstery depicting countryside scene, late 19th century. Settle measures: 58

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Pine Settle
19th Century Pine Settle

19th Century Pine Settle

Sold|$3,035

19th Century Pine Settle

Located in Ongar, GB

A 19th century pine settle dated 1894 on the back. With two carved dogs heads on the arms. Flap on

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Antique 19th Century European Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Settle
19th Century English Pine Settle

19th Century English Pine Settle

Sold|$3,795

19th Century English Pine Settle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century English pine settle with 2 bottom drawers with brass pulls.

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Settle
19th Century English Pine Settle

19th Century English Pine Settle

Sold|$4,800

19th Century English Pine Settle

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite 19th-century English Settle, handcrafted from the warm, honey-hued embrace of pine

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Antique 19th Century English Country Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pub Settle
19th Century Pub Settle

19th Century Pub Settle

Sold|$4,070

19th Century Pub Settle

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

English pine pub settle, circa 1800.

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Spanish Settle
Early 19th Century Spanish Settle

Early 19th Century Spanish Settle

Sold|$2,621

Early 19th Century Spanish Settle

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large early 19th century Spanish settle, remnant original painted surface. Expected wear and losses

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century Welsh Oak Settle
19th Century Welsh Oak Settle

19th Century Welsh Oak Settle

Sold|$6,347

19th Century Welsh Oak Settle

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th century Welsh oak, curved settle. Having a superb colour with fine matched planks which have

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Antique 19th Century Welsh Benches

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Catalan Settle
Early 19th Century Catalan Settle

Early 19th Century Catalan Settle

Sold|$2,621

Early 19th Century Catalan Settle

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Primitive early 19th century Catalan settle, remarkable condition, dry untouched surface. Totally

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Tavern Settle
19th Century English Tavern Settle

19th Century English Tavern Settle

Sold|$4,001

19th Century English Tavern Settle

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large 19th century pine barrel back tavern settle. Untouched, only a very shallow curve. Storage in

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Antique Late 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle
19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

Sold|$3,828

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century walnut hall settle the three-panel back with a moulded dentil cornice and fruiting

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Antique Late 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle
19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

Sold|$7,450

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th-century walnut hall settle the scrolling foliated cornice above the two-paneled back with

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Antique Late 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle
19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

Sold|$6,071

19th Century Walnut Hall Settle

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century hall settle, the carved walnut panelled high back with an arched and dentil carved

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Antique Late 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Walnut

Tavern Settle with Table, England, 19th Century
Tavern Settle with Table, England, 19th Century

Tavern Settle with Table, England, 19th Century

Sold|$9,500

Tavern Settle with Table, England, 19th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Tavern settle with table, England, 19th century. Unique settle with folding table. Measures

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Antique 19th Century English Primitive Settees

Materials

Oak

19th Century Farmhouse Style American Settle Table
19th Century Farmhouse Style American Settle Table

19th Century Farmhouse Style American Settle Table

Sold|$1,796

19th Century Farmhouse Style American Settle Table

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

19th century Farmhouse Style American settle table Measures: 53.5" x 46.5" x 26.5"H A beautiful

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Antique 19th Century North American Rustic Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Swedish Settle
Mid-19th Century Swedish Settle

Mid-19th Century Swedish Settle

Sold|$3,035

Mid-19th Century Swedish Settle

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Swedish trundle sofa or settle, dry scraped back to its original distressed painted surface

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Settle Bench
19th Century Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Settle Bench

19th Century Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Settle Bench

Sold|$6,500

19th Century Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Settle Bench

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY ANGLO INDIAN CARVED ROSEWOOD SETTLE BENCH STUNNING SETTLE THAT HAS BEEN

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Antique 19th Century Indian Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Primitive 19th Century Spanish Tavern Settle
Primitive 19th Century Spanish Tavern Settle

Primitive 19th Century Spanish Tavern Settle

Sold|$5,243

Primitive 19th Century Spanish Tavern Settle

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

19th century Tavern or Shepherds Settle, with central drop down table or surface to eat or rest

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Carved Oak Settle
19th Century English Carved Oak Settle

19th Century English Carved Oak Settle

Sold|$1,995

19th Century English Carved Oak Settle

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century English Carved Oak Settle by Morgan & Co. late 1800's with beautiful patina

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Large Spanish Settle
Late 19th Century Large Spanish Settle

Late 19th Century Large Spanish Settle

Sold|$3,587

Late 19th Century Large Spanish Settle

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Large and exceptionally deep Spanish settle. More refined detail than usual with panelled sides and

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Georgian Oak Box Settle Bench
19th Century English Georgian Oak Box Settle Bench

19th Century English Georgian Oak Box Settle Bench

Sold|$4,500

19th Century English Georgian Oak Box Settle Bench

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 19th century English Georgian box settle or hall bench. Crafted from oak featuring a paneled

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Box Settle Bench
19th Century French Box Settle Bench

19th Century French Box Settle Bench

Sold|$3,800

19th Century French Box Settle Bench

Located in Mckinney, TX

An attractive hall settle bench showcasing a charming, time-worn patina. Crafted from walnut, this

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Monumental Country Settle/Bench
19th Century Monumental Country Settle/Bench

19th Century Monumental Country Settle/Bench

Sold|$4,850

19th Century Monumental Country Settle/Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large bench is in very good and sturdy condition. This large banister back pine bench would be great in a entry or large wall in a house that calls for monumental piece. It also...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Settees

Materials

Pine

19th Century Paint Decorated Settle from Pennsylvania
19th Century Paint Decorated Settle from Pennsylvania

19th Century Paint Decorated Settle from Pennsylvania

Sold|$5,895

19th Century Paint Decorated Settle from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century original paint decorated settle bench from Pennsylvania. This amazing settle was found

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century English Oak Winged Box-Seat Settle
Early 19th Century English Oak Winged Box-Seat Settle

Early 19th Century English Oak Winged Box-Seat Settle

Sold|$2,885

Early 19th Century English Oak Winged Box-Seat Settle

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century English oak settle with winged sides and hidden compartment under seat.

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Antique 19th Century English Settees

Early 19th Century, English, Painted Pine Settle
Early 19th Century, English, Painted Pine Settle

Early 19th Century, English, Painted Pine Settle

Sold|$4,718

Early 19th Century, English, Painted Pine Settle

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th century English pine painted settle. This has two separate lift up compartments making

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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Victorian Carved Oak Settle
19th Century English Victorian Carved Oak Settle

19th Century English Victorian Carved Oak Settle

Sold|$3,104

19th Century English Victorian Carved Oak Settle

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

A good quality 19th century carved oak bench. The bench is in very good condition, showing minor

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Anglo Indian Campaign Settle Bench
19th Century Anglo Indian Campaign Settle Bench

19th Century Anglo Indian Campaign Settle Bench

Sold|$3,267

19th Century Anglo Indian Campaign Settle Bench

Located in Southampton, GB

Rare 19th Century, Anglo Indian, walnut Campaign Settle. This versitile piece of furniture would

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Antique 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Walnut

Americana 19th Century Decorated Bench or Settle.

Americana 19th Century Decorated Bench or Settle.

Sold|$1,650

Americana 19th Century Decorated Bench or Settle.

Located in Bellport, NY

A Pennsylvania paint decorated bench or settle. Original milk paint in a light Federal blue. Seats

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle

Sold|$3,794

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality Gothic revival carved oak box settle, circa 1890. 1 piece, with ornate cornice

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Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Oak

Grain Painted Antique Hall Bench Settle Settee, 19th Century
Grain Painted Antique Hall Bench Settle Settee, 19th Century

Grain Painted Antique Hall Bench Settle Settee, 19th Century

Sold|$1,910

Grain Painted Antique Hall Bench Settle Settee, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An orderly and precisely built piece, this bench was generally intended in the entryway or hallway of a country home, allowing one to rest to put on or remove shoes before proceeding...

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Antique 19th Century Benches

Early 19th Century Large Swedish Pine Trundle Settle
Early 19th Century Large Swedish Pine Trundle Settle

Early 19th Century Large Swedish Pine Trundle Settle

Sold|$3,587

Early 19th Century Large Swedish Pine Trundle Settle

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 19th century Swedish trundle settle, unique and wonderful hand carved decoration. Unusually

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Church Bench Settle
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Church Bench Settle

19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Church Bench Settle

Sold|$6,760

19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Church Bench Settle

Located in London, GB

A spectacular 19th Century carved Oak Gothic Church settle. The rectangular back features panels

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Gothic Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Hall Bench or Settle
19th Century English Mahogany Hall Bench or Settle

19th Century English Mahogany Hall Bench or Settle

Sold|$2,700

19th Century English Mahogany Hall Bench or Settle

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Hand-carved 19th Century English hall bench settle made of dark mahogany. Tall, paneled high back

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Benches

Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Deacons Bench or Settle
Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Deacons Bench or Settle

Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Deacons Bench or Settle

Sold|$3,800

Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Deacons Bench or Settle

Located in Bellport, NY

A late 19th century decorated Pennsylvania Deacons bench or settle. Original red paint, decorated

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Superb 19th Century French Walnut Concave Gothic Settle
Superb 19th Century French Walnut Concave Gothic Settle

Superb 19th Century French Walnut Concave Gothic Settle

Sold|$3,932

Superb 19th Century French Walnut Concave Gothic Settle

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Super quality French walnut settle circa 1880. Featuring carved tracery elements to the back

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench
19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench

19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench

Sold|$2,900

19th Century Bleached English Oak Carved Settle Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th c. bleached English oak carved settle bench with a block panel back, iron hardware, a raised

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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century High Back Walnut Tavern Settle Bench
19th Century High Back Walnut Tavern Settle Bench

19th Century High Back Walnut Tavern Settle Bench

Sold|$1,600

19th Century High Back Walnut Tavern Settle Bench

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome high back bench or settle with a paneled back. Rustic look complimented by relief carvings

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Antique 19th Century European Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle
Large 19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle

Large 19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle

Sold|$5,864

Large 19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality large 19th century Flemish oak box settle that is very well carved, the back

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Antique 1880s Belgian Benches

Materials

Oak

English Elm Wood Bench/ Settle
English Elm Wood Bench/ Settle

English Elm Wood Bench/ Settle

Sold|$4,500

English Elm Wood Bench/ Settle

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elm wood bench/settle with seat opening in center of seat

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Georgian Style Antique Hall Bench Settle Settee
19th Century English Georgian Style Antique Hall Bench Settle Settee

19th Century English Georgian Style Antique Hall Bench Settle Settee

Sold|$2,750

19th Century English Georgian Style Antique Hall Bench Settle Settee

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A gorgeous worn antique English hall settle, this antique wooden bench is beautifully formed with

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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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19th Century Settle For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th century settle you’re looking for. A 19th century settle — often made from wood, softwood and pine — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 19th century settle, we have 765 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 19th century settle you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century settle, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. François Linke, Pablo Picasso and Guillerme et Chambron each produced at least one beautiful 19th century settle that is worth considering.

How Much is a 19th Century Settle?

The average selling price for a 19th century settle at 1stDibs is $2,950, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $595,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

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  • Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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  • How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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