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English Painted High Back Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th C English high back settle with a funky original paint finish. 1880. Seat height is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

English Painted High Back Settle
English Painted High Back Settle

English Painted High Back Settle

H 41.5 in W 89.5 in D 21 in
Curved High Back Elm Settle with Storage
Located in Greenwich, CT
A curved high back settle with winged sides and lateral strapping bars and featuring a lift top
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Benches

Materials

Elm

Curved High Back Elm Settle with Storage
Curved High Back Elm Settle with Storage

Curved High Back Elm Settle with Storage

H 54 in W 74 in D 17 in
Rustic High-Back Tavern Settle, England, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique high-back settle, from the 18th century that embodies the rustic charm of traditional
Category

Antique 18th Century English Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Rustic High-Back Tavern Settle, England, 18th Century
Rustic High-Back Tavern Settle, England, 18th Century

Rustic High-Back Tavern Settle, England, 18th Century

H 43.31 in W 96.46 in D 25.6 in
Late 18th Century Georgian Elm Settle
Located in Middleburg, VA
of late 18th century English vernacular design, this Georgian period high back settle was crafted in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Benches

Materials

Wood, Elm

Late 18th Century Georgian Elm Settle
Late 18th Century Georgian Elm Settle

Late 18th Century Georgian Elm Settle

H 58 in W 48 in D 21 in
Georgian Ash Bacon Settle
Located in London, GB
patinated throughout. Whilst such high backed settles are traditionally associated with the hanging and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Benches

Materials

Ash

Georgian Ash Bacon Settle
Georgian Ash Bacon Settle

Georgian Ash Bacon Settle

H 79.14 in W 54.93 in D 25.79 in
Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle
Located in Meulebeke, BE
settle crafted around 1850 in France. Nicely detailed carved and open worked panelled back with geometric
Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle
Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle

Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle

H 57.49 in W 61.03 in D 16.54 in
Painted High Back Settle
Located in Beaconsfield, GB
Painted oak high back settle having a upholstered seat which has been reupholstered in leather.
Category

Vintage 1910s English Country Benches

Materials

Wood

Painted High Back Settle
Painted High Back Settle

Painted High Back Settle

H 57.09 in W 45.28 in D 13.39 in
Beautiful Tall and Narrow 17th Century Oak Settle Bench, circa 1680
Located in East Sussex, GB
natural patination - a lovely high backed early English settle. Dimensions are: 69 inches wide
Category

Antique 1680s British Benches

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Tall and Narrow 17th Century Oak Settle Bench, circa 1680
Beautiful Tall and Narrow 17th Century Oak Settle Bench, circa 1680

Beautiful Tall and Narrow 17th Century Oak Settle Bench, circa 1680

H 55 in W 69 in D 28 in
Original Painted High Back Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th C English high back settle with a funky original paint finish. 1880. Seat height is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

Original Painted High Back Settle
Original Painted High Back Settle

Original Painted High Back Settle

H 41.5 in W 89.5 in D 21 in
18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND EARLY AMERICAN HIGH-BACK SETTLE WITH FOLKY SHAPED ARMS ALL ORIGINAL PAINT,FANTASTIC
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas

Materials

Wood

18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE
18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE

18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE

H 66 in W 80 in D 18 in
18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND EARLY AMERICAN HIGH-BACK SETTLE WITH FOLKY SHAPED ARMS ALL ORIGINAL PAINT,FANTASTIC
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Benches

Materials

Wood

18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE
18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE

18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE

H 5 in W 6 in D 1 in
Georgian High Back Settle
Located in Culver City, CA
Solid oak construction, the back board extends down to floor level to help mitigate cold drafts.
Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Settees

Georgian High Back Settle
Georgian High Back Settle

Georgian High Back Settle

H 47.5 in W 59.75 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Folk Art Painted High Back Settle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Folk Art painted high back settle This is an unusual piece, the settle or hall seat
Category

Antique 1880s Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Painted High Back Settle
19th Century Folk Art Painted High Back Settle

19th Century Folk Art Painted High Back Settle

H 46 in W 50 in D 20 in
18th Century and later Carved Oak high back settle/bench
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
18th Century and later carved oak high back settle in good condition with fleur de lis panels over
Category

Antique 18th Century Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century and later Carved Oak high back settle/bench
18th Century and later Carved Oak high back settle/bench

18th Century and later Carved Oak high back settle/bench

H 68.9 in W 59.45 in D 20.48 in
18th century High Back Settle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1760's Original red painted wide board settle with Rose head nails. From New England.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

18th century High Back Settle
18th century High Back Settle

18th century High Back Settle

H 76 in W 90 in D 22 in
E A Taylor Attr, an Arts & Crafts Oak High Back Settle with Twin Heart Cut-Outs
By Archibald Taylor, Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
back settle with twin heart cut-outs just below the seat with a later made cushion.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

E A Taylor Attr, an Arts & Crafts Oak High Back Settle with Twin Heart Cut-Outs
E A Taylor Attr, an Arts & Crafts Oak High Back Settle with Twin Heart Cut-Outs

E A Taylor Attr, an Arts & Crafts Oak High Back Settle with Twin Heart Cut-Outs

H 50.5 in W 54 in D 17.5 in
Rare Georgian Tavern Settle
Located in Calgary, Alberta
a moulded cornice. These high back settles protected its sitters from the draught and were generally
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Benches

Materials

Wood

Rare Georgian Tavern Settle
Rare Georgian Tavern Settle

Rare Georgian Tavern Settle

H 60 in W 79 in D 17 in
English 18th Century George III Oak Settle with Cushion
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English Georgian oak five-paneled high back settle with scrolled arms resting on turned supports
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Benches

English 18th Century George III Oak Settle with Cushion
English 18th Century George III Oak Settle with Cushion

English 18th Century George III Oak Settle with Cushion

H 41.13 in W 72.75 in D 26.25 in
High Back Tavern Settle
Located in Culver City, CA
West country settle with slightly curved pine back and a thick slab fruitwood seat.
Category

Antique 1780s English Primitive Benches

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

High Back Tavern Settle
High Back Tavern Settle

High Back Tavern Settle

H 66.5 in W 58 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Pine Settle Hall Bench Tavern Country Pew, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing high back settle bench presented in good antique condition Of Classic Victorian
Category

Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Pine Settle Hall Bench Tavern Country Pew, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Pine Settle Hall Bench Tavern Country Pew, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Pine Settle Hall Bench Tavern Country Pew, circa 1880

H 45.28 in W 53.15 in D 24.81 in
Oak Bacon Settle
Located in London, GB
provide them with warmth and protect them from predators. Whilst such high backed settles are
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Benches

Oak Bacon Settle
Oak Bacon Settle

Oak Bacon Settle

H 72.25 in W 57.49 in D 32.29 in
English high back curved pub settle bench
Located in Diest, BE
English high back curved pub settle bench, England ca.1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Pine, Wood

English high back curved pub settle bench
English high back curved pub settle bench

English high back curved pub settle bench

H 54.34 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century European Primitive 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

H 76 in W 37 in D 23.5 in
17th Century High Back Inlaid Oak Marriage Settle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An 17th century high back inlaid oak marriage settle This is a stunning piece, the whole settle
Category

Antique 17th Century English Gothic Benches

17th Century High Back Inlaid Oak Marriage Settle
17th Century High Back Inlaid Oak Marriage Settle

17th Century High Back Inlaid Oak Marriage Settle

H 60 in W 53 in D 24 in
19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Welsh high back carved oak box settle The settle has a superbly carved back panel
Category

Antique 1890s Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle
19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle

19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle

H 40 in W 42 in D 17 in
18th Century High Backed Oak Settle with Lift Seat Storage
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th Century high backed oak settle with lift seat storage. Pegged construction, shaped arms
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century High Backed Oak Settle with Lift Seat Storage
18th Century High Backed Oak Settle with Lift Seat Storage

18th Century High Backed Oak Settle with Lift Seat Storage

H 50 in W 64 in D 18.75 in
English Pine Settle or Bench with High Wing Back and Shaped Arms
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1880 English pine settle or bench with high wing back and shaped arms, with five loose
Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Pine

English Pine Settle or Bench with High Wing Back and Shaped Arms
English Pine Settle or Bench with High Wing Back and Shaped Arms

English Pine Settle or Bench with High Wing Back and Shaped Arms

H 65 in W 65 in D 16 in
19th Century Breton High Back Carved Oak Box Settle, Carved Hall Seat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
The settle is intricately carved, the back has a very jolly scene in the centre panel, it is set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

19th Century Breton High Back Carved Oak Box Settle, Carved Hall Seat
19th Century Breton High Back Carved Oak Box Settle, Carved Hall Seat

19th Century Breton High Back Carved Oak Box Settle, Carved Hall Seat

H 58 in W 60 in D 19 in
18th Century Antique High Back Curved English Pine Pub Settle Hall Storage Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18th century antique high back curved English pine wood pub sette hall storage bench. Item features
Category

Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Benches

Materials

Pine

18th Century Antique High Back Curved English Pine Pub Settle Hall Storage Bench
18th Century Antique High Back Curved English Pine Pub Settle Hall Storage Bench

18th Century Antique High Back Curved English Pine Pub Settle Hall Storage Bench

H 58 in W 68 in D 26 in
Late 18th Century Elm Bow Back Settle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century elm bow back settle with high back and scroll arms and plank seat on share
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Rustic Benches

Materials

Elm

Late 18th Century Elm Bow Back Settle
Late 18th Century Elm Bow Back Settle

Late 18th Century Elm Bow Back Settle

H 50 in W 45.75 in D 23 in
19th Century English Pine Settle
Located in Chicago, IL
, supportive slatted back, this settle offers not only a comfortable seating option but also a touch of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Benches

Materials

Pine

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

19th Century English Pine Settle

H 60.25 in W 70.5 in D 16 in
18th Century Oak and Fruitwood Settle
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak and fruitwood bench or settle, the high back with five fielded oak panels flanked
Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak and Fruitwood Settle
18th Century Oak and Fruitwood Settle

18th Century Oak and Fruitwood Settle

H 40.5 in W 72 in D 23 in
Antique Jacobean Style English Oak Box Settle
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique Jacobean style English oak box settle with high back and carved panels. Seat lifts for
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Jacobean Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Jacobean Style English Oak Box Settle
Antique Jacobean Style English Oak Box Settle

Antique Jacobean Style English Oak Box Settle

H 61 in W 57 in D 20.5 in
E A Taylor Attr, An Arts & Crafts Oak Panelled Settle with twin heart cut-outs.
By Archibald Taylor, Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
Ernest Archibald Taylor attributed, for Wylie and Lochhead. An Arts and Crafts Oak high back
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

E A Taylor Attr, An Arts & Crafts Oak Panelled Settle with twin heart cut-outs.

E A Taylor Attr, An Arts & Crafts Oak Panelled Settle with twin heart cut-outs.

H 51 in W 54 in D 17 in
Antique Hall Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Most likely earlier. A wonderfully handsome hand carved Oak high back seat settle. Seat lifts up
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Hall Bench
Antique Hall Bench

Antique Hall Bench

H 55 in W 50 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Renaissance Gothic Chapel
Located in Shreveport, LA
the same manner as the larger, high back antique settles, but in a smaller size, making it very
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Renaissance Gothic Chapel
Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Renaissance Gothic Chapel

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Renaissance Gothic Chapel

H 36.5 in W 42.25 in D 16 in
Early 19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century welsh high back carved oak box settle The settle has a superbly carved high
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle
Early 19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle

Early 19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle

H 61 in W 62 in D 21 in
Museum Quality English Georgian Super High Back Tavern Settle or Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very early British antique Georgian tavern settle with two sided paneling and original leather
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Settees

Materials

Pine

Museum Quality English Georgian Super High Back Tavern Settle or Bench
Museum Quality English Georgian Super High Back Tavern Settle or Bench

Museum Quality English Georgian Super High Back Tavern Settle or Bench

H 64 in W 73 in D 17 in
Pair of Robin's Egg Blue-Painted Benches
Located in York County, PA
: Rare pair of matching high-back settle benches, made circa 1890, found on the front porch portico of a
Category

Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Robin's Egg Blue-Painted Benches
Pair of Robin's Egg Blue-Painted Benches

Pair of Robin's Egg Blue-Painted Benches

H 52 in W 48 in D 16 in
Pine High Back Settle
Located in Southampton, NY
Top Quality Pine High Back Bench. Great panels on front and sides with storage below.
Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Benches

Materials

Pine

Pine High Back Settle
Pine High Back Settle

Pine High Back Settle

H 49 in W 53 in D 19 in
Antique Oak Bench, Carved Oak, Box Seat, High Back, Settle, England 1880, H209
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak bench, carved oak, box seat, high back, settle, England 1880, H209 England 1880 Solid
Category

Antique 1880s English Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Bench, Carved Oak, Box Seat, High Back, Settle, England 1880, H209
Antique Oak Bench, Carved Oak, Box Seat, High Back, Settle, England 1880, H209

Antique Oak Bench, Carved Oak, Box Seat, High Back, Settle, England 1880, H209

H 74.5 in W 63 in D 20 in
High Back Welsh Antique Elm Settle
Located in Lancashire, GB
High Back Welsh Antique Elm Settle. This is a lovely, 19th century country antique high back
Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Benches

Materials

Elm, Pine

High Back Welsh Antique Elm Settle
High Back Welsh Antique Elm Settle

High Back Welsh Antique Elm Settle

Painted Settle
Located in Summerland, CA
Painted high back settle with lift top hideaway storage seat.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Settle
Painted Settle

Painted Settle

H 79 in W 51 in D 17 in
English Oak Settle (High Back) Bench
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This English settle (high back) bench is made of oak. The bench features carved detail of birds
Category

Early 20th Century English Other Benches

Materials

Oak

English Oak Settle (High Back) Bench
English Oak Settle (High Back) Bench

English Oak Settle (High Back) Bench

H 59.5 in W 55.75 in D 28.13 in
Beautiful Georgian Oak High Back Antique Settle
Located in Lancashire, GB
Beautiful Georgian Oak High Back Antique Settle. This is a fabulous and very original 18th century
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Georgian Oak High Back Antique Settle
Beautiful Georgian Oak High Back Antique Settle

Beautiful Georgian Oak High Back Antique Settle

Oak English Box Settle
Located in Sheffield, MA
high back caught the warm heat of the fire in an English pub around 1860. The sides are gracefully
Category

Antique 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

Oak English Box Settle
Oak English Box Settle

Oak English Box Settle

H 53 in W 48.75 in D 17 in
Wicker Settees and Side Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
A related pair of high backed wicker settles with matching side chair. Great old matte gray painted
Category

Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Wicker Settees and Side Chair
Wicker Settees and Side Chair

Wicker Settees and Side Chair

H 33 in W 50 in D 28 in
English 19th Century Arts & Crafts Period Bench by Shapland & Petter
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century Arts & Crafts settle, a high backed bench in oak with boxwood and ebony inlay
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Arts & Crafts Period Bench by Shapland & Petter
English 19th Century Arts & Crafts Period Bench by Shapland & Petter

English 19th Century Arts & Crafts Period Bench by Shapland & Petter

H 45.25 in W 39 in D 15.5 in
Matching Pair of Original Painted Oak High Back Settle Benches
Located in Pau, FR
Rare pair of matching oak high back settle benches from the late 19th century. Original paint
Category

Late 20th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Oak

Matching Pair of Original Painted Oak High Back Settle Benches
Matching Pair of Original Painted Oak High Back Settle Benches

Matching Pair of Original Painted Oak High Back Settle Benches

H 47.25 in W 50.75 in D 18 in
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How Much is a High Back Settle?

Prices for a high back settle start at $200 and top out at $885,000 with the average selling for $1,813.
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between high-back and low-back sofas is that the former has a taller backrest than the latter. Some people, especially tall men and women, feel that a high-back sofa is more comfortable because the taller back offers more support for the shoulders and neck. Low-back sofas are popular picks for open-plan interiors, as they allow sightlines to be maintained across a space. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of high-back and low-back sofas.
  • What is a high back office chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What are the high-backed old-fashioned chairs called?
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    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.