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English Painted High Back Settle
English Painted High Back Settle

English Painted High Back Settle

$4,429

English Painted High Back Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 19th C English high back settle with a funky original paint finish. 1880.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique English Faux Bamboo Pine Hall Bench Victorian High Back Settle c1890
Antique English Faux Bamboo Pine Hall Bench Victorian High Back Settle c1890

Antique English Faux Bamboo Pine Hall Bench Victorian High Back Settle c1890

$4,950

Antique English Faux Bamboo Pine Hall Bench Victorian High Back Settle c1890

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique English Faux Bamboo Pine Hall Bench Victorian High Back Settle c1890. Direct from England, a striking antique faux bamboo pine bench with a distinctive high back and wonderf...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

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

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

$5,050

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 tavern and inn furniture.

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Antique 18th Century English Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-18th Century English Oak Settle
Mid-18th Century English Oak Settle

Mid-18th Century English Oak Settle

$4,544

Mid-18th Century English Oak Settle

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A grand scale 18th Century English oak high-back settle with panelled back over cabriole front legs.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench

High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench

$1,149

High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle, it has a planked back and curved end supports, it is made in 1” thick pine, the pine has an old waxed finish and...

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Vintage 1920s Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Georgian Ash Bacon Settle, Late 18th Century, Panelled Design
Georgian Ash Bacon Settle, Late 18th Century, Panelled Design

Georgian Ash Bacon Settle, Late 18th Century, Panelled Design

$14,201

Georgian Ash Bacon Settle, Late 18th Century, Panelled Design

Located in London, GB

Fantastically figured and patinated throughout. Whilst such high backed settles are traditionally associated with the hanging and curing of bacon, this is somewhat disputed – David ...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Benches

Materials

Ash

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels
A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels

$3,678

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels and further panels at the bottom the seat opens for storage The bench is a real country piece with very ...

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Antique 17th Century Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has a superbly carved
18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has a superbly carved

18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has a superbly carved

$4,869

18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has a superbly carved

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

18th Century Carved High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has a superbly carved high panelled back with 8 panels carved in a Celtic design with the sun at the centre there are further...

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Antique 18th Century Benches

Materials

Oak

High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Country Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle
High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Country Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle

High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Country Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle

$1,623

High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Country Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

High Back Pine Settle, Fireside Country Pub Bench This is an old Pine Settle, it has a planked back and curved end supports, it is made in 1” thick pine, the pine has an original old...

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Antique 1880s Rustic Wingback Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique 19thC Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Hall Bench Storage Settle 1880
Antique 19thC Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Hall Bench Storage Settle 1880

Antique 19thC Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Hall Bench Storage Settle 1880

$5,995

Antique 19thC Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Hall Bench Storage Settle 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Italian Renaissance Revival carved ebonized walnut high-back bench, settle, circa 1880. The settle's high-back is very finely carved with a stepped dentil cornice...

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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Benches

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Victorian English Oak Circular Top Hutch Table
Late 19th Century Victorian English Oak Circular Top Hutch Table

Late 19th Century Victorian English Oak Circular Top Hutch Table

$4,200

Late 19th Century Victorian English Oak Circular Top Hutch Table

Located in Dallas, TX

When converted to bench/settle mode (top flipped up as the back), it becomes a high-backed hall settle/monk’s bench.

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Antique 19th Century English Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

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Painted High Back Settle
Painted High Back Settle

Painted High Back Settle

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H 57.09 in W 45.28 in D 13.39 in

Painted High Back Settle

Located in Beaconsfield, GB

Painted oak high back settle having a upholstered seat which has been reupholstered in leather.

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Vintage 1910s English Country Benches

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Wood

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

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H 55 in W 69 in D 28 in

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

Located in East Sussex, GB

Sturdy, comfortable and heavy - adze marks still visible on the reverse panels of the settle. The color is excellent and the oak has lots of burrs and heartwood to it which gives a b...

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Antique 1680s British Benches

Materials

Oak

Original Painted High Back Settle
Original Painted High Back Settle

Original Painted High Back Settle

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H 41.5 in W 89.5 in D 21 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.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

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

18THC ORIGINAL RED PAINTED HIGH-BACK SETTLE

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H 5 in W 6 in D 1 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 CONSTRUCTION AND FORM/ROSE HEAD NAILS AND TOUNGE AND GROVE BACK -VERY HARD TO FIND WITH P...

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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

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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 CONSTRUCTION AND FORM/ROSE HEAD NAILS AND TOUNGE AND GROVE BACK-VERY HARD TO FIND WITH PA...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas

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Wood

Georgian High Back Settle
Georgian High Back Settle

Georgian High Back Settle

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H 47.5 in W 59.75 in D 18.75 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.

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Antique 1770s English Georgian Settees

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

19th Century Folk Art Painted High Back Settle

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H 46 in W 50 in D 20 in

19th Century Folk Art Painted High Back Settle

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Folk Art painted high back settle This is an unusual piece, the settle or hall seat has brightly painted panels in a somewhat naive style with a profusion of pretty f...

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Antique 1880s Folk Art Benches

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Wood

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

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H 68.9 in W 59.45 in D 20.48 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 a hinged seat with five panels below.

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Antique 18th Century Benches

Materials

Oak

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

18th century High Back Settle

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H 76 in W 90 in D 22 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.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

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

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H 50.5 in W 54 in D 17.5 in

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

By Wylie & Lochhead, Archibald Taylor

Located in London, GB

An Arts & Crafts oak panelled high back settle with twin heart cut-outs just below the seat with a later made cushion.

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Rare Georgian Tavern Settle
Rare Georgian Tavern Settle

Rare Georgian Tavern Settle

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H 60 in W 79 in D 17 in

Rare Georgian Tavern Settle

Located in Calgary, Alberta

The seat is partially supported by a central strut and the matchboard back is topped by a moulded cornice. These high back settles protected its sitters from the draught and were gen...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Benches

Materials

Wood

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

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H 41.13 in W 72.75 in D 26.25 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 and cabriole front legs.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Benches

High Back Tavern Settle
High Back Tavern Settle

High Back Tavern Settle

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H 66.5 in W 58 in D 19 in

High Back Tavern Settle

Located in Culver City, CA

West country settle with slightly curved pine back and a thick slab fruitwood seat.

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Antique 1780s English Primitive Benches

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

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

Late 18th Century Georgian Elm Settle

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H 58 in W 48 in D 21 in

Late 18th Century Georgian Elm Settle

Located in Middleburg, VA

Made in England circa 1790. 58" H 48" W 21" D A superb example of late 18th century English vernacular design, this Georgian period high back settle was crafted in England circa 17...

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Benches

Materials

Wood, Elm

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

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H 45.28 in W 53.15 in D 24.81 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 country style Delightfully crafted with panel back raked to afford a comfortable sea...

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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

Oak Bacon Settle
Oak Bacon Settle

Oak Bacon Settle

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H 72.25 in W 57.49 in D 32.29 in

Oak Bacon Settle

Located in London, GB

Another example of this in stock at LASSCO Brunswick House is the Irish Coop Dresser which, as well as being used for the display of the families finest china and the usual storage o...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Benches

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

English high back curved pub settle bench

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H 54.34 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in

English high back curved pub settle bench

Located in Diest, BE

English high back curved pub settle bench, England ca.1900.

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Antique Early 1900s English Benches

Materials

Wood, Pine

A 20th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels
A 20th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels

A 20th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels

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H 41 in W 50 in D 16 in

A 20th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 20th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels and the seat opens for storage The bench is a real country piece and it has been cleaned back from the o...

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Vintage 1920s Gothic Revival Benches

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Oak

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

19th Century High Back Walnut Tavern Settle Bench

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H 76 in W 37 in D 23.5 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 of birds and grape vines.

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Antique 19th Century European Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

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

17th Century High Back Inlaid Oak Marriage Settle

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H 60 in W 53 in D 24 in

17th Century High Back Inlaid Oak Marriage Settle

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An 17th century high back inlaid oak marriage settle This is a stunning piece, the whole settle is carved with Coates of arms, all best explained from the carving on the front.

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Antique 17th Century English Gothic Benches

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

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H 40 in W 42 in D 17 in

19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century Welsh high back carved oak box settle The settle has a superbly carved back panel with fierce Dragons, and further carving at the bottom with the geometric and floral...

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Antique 1890s Gothic 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

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H 50 in W 64 in D 18.75 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, paneled back.

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Antique 18th Century Unknown 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

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H 58 in W 60 in D 19 in

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

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The settle is intricately carved, the back has a very jolly scene in the centre panel, it is set outside a hostelry and shows a young lady seeing off a gentleman who seems to have ha...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

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

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H 58 in W 68 in D 26 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 tall curved form, remarkable patina, 3 lift off storage seats, solid wood construc...

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Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Benches

Materials

Pine

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

Late 18th Century Elm Bow Back Settle

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H 50 in W 45.75 in D 23 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 supports and sledge bases.

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

Materials

Elm

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

19th Century English Pine Settle

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H 60.25 in W 70.5 in D 16 in

19th Century English Pine Settle

Located in Chicago, IL

With its classic design featuring a high, supportive slatted back, this settle offers not only a comfortable seating option but also a touch of nostalgia.

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Antique 19th Century English Country Benches

Materials

Pine

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

18th Century Oak and Fruitwood Settle

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H 40.5 in W 72 in D 23 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 by down swept arms on turned supports enclosing the recently upholstered green leat...

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Antique 1780s British Georgian Benches

Materials

Oak

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

Antique Jacobean Style English Oak Box Settle

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H 61 in W 57 in D 20.5 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 storage.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Jacobean Benches

Materials

Wood

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.

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H 51 in W 54 in D 17 in

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

By Wylie & Lochhead, Archibald Taylor

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts Oak high back panelled settle with twin heart cut-outs to the shaped apron below the seat to each corner, with a later squab cushion.  

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique Hall Bench
Antique Hall Bench

Antique Hall Bench

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H 55 in W 50 in D 18.5 in

Antique Hall Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

A wonderfully handsome hand carved Oak high back seat settle. Seat lifts up for storage.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English 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

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H 36.5 in W 42.25 in D 16 in

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Renaissance Gothic Chapel

Located in Choudrant, LA

Direct from Europe, a lovely antique carved bench, with a great combination of style and size. Fully carved back, front and sides, in the same manner as the larger, high back antique...

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Renaissance Benches

Materials

Oak

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

Curved High Back Elm Settle with Storage

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H 54 in W 74 in D 17 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 bench seat for storage.

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Antique Early 1800s English Benches

Materials

Elm

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

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H 61 in W 62 in D 21 in

Early 19th Century Welsh High Back Carved Oak Box Settle

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early 19th century welsh high back carved oak box settle The settle has a superbly carved high back panel with 10 panels carved with a Celtic pattern, and 5 further carved panels ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Gothic Benches

Materials

Oak

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

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H 64 in W 73 in D 17 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 buttoned cushion. Perfect for a hall storage bench, this museum quality piece features ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Settees

Materials

Pine

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

Pair of Robin's Egg Blue-Painted Benches

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H 52 in W 48 in D 16 in

Pair of Robin's Egg Blue-Painted Benches

Located in York County, PA

PAIR OF ROBIN'S EGG BLUE-PAINTED BENCHES FROM A PORTICO ON AN 1890'S HOME IN CANAAN, NEW YORK: Rare pair of matching high-back settle benches, made circa 1890, found on the front po...

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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

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Wood

19th-Century French Provincial Oak Pub Settee Settle Bench
19th-Century French Provincial Oak Pub Settee Settle Bench

19th-Century French Provincial Oak Pub Settee Settle Bench

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H 64 in W 45 in D 16 in

19th-Century French Provincial Oak Pub Settee Settle Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

High-Back Wooden Settle Bench. Exceptionally tall, straight back crafted from vertical wooden tongue-and-groove planks.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Superb Oak Panelled Monks Bench
Superb Oak Panelled Monks Bench

Superb Oak Panelled Monks Bench

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H 41.5 in W 43 in D 21 in

Superb Oak Panelled Monks Bench

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Superb high backed three panelled oak hall settle with lift up seat, carved top rail and panelled base, in excellent condition with wonderful colour. 41.5" high 43" wide 21" overall...

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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Benches

Materials

Oak

Pine High Back Settle
Pine High Back Settle

Pine High Back Settle

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H 49 in W 53 in D 19 in

Pine High Back Settle

Located in Southampton, NY

Top Quality Pine High Back Bench. Great panels on front and sides with storage below.

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Antique 19th Century Welsh Benches

Materials

Pine

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

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H 74.5 in W 63 in D 20 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 oak Original finish Moulded cornice above Four carved panels to the top Incorporati...

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Antique 1880s English Benches

Materials

Oak

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

High Back Welsh Antique Elm Settle

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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 settle, made in elm and pine and in the original finish which has worn in parts due to b...

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Antique 19th Century Welsh Benches

Materials

Elm, Pine

Painted Settle
Painted Settle

Painted Settle

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H 79 in W 51 in D 17 in

Painted Settle

Located in Summerland, CA

Painted high back settle with lift top hideaway storage seat.

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Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

English Oak Settle (High Back) Bench

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H 59.5 in W 55.75 in D 28.13 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, flowers, and greenery.

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Early 20th Century English Other Benches

Materials

Oak

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

Beautiful Georgian Oak High Back Antique Settle

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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 hgh back antique oak settle.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

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

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H 65 in W 65 in D 16 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 cushions

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Pine

Oak English Box Settle
Oak English Box Settle

Oak English Box Settle

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H 53 in W 48.75 in D 17 in

Oak English Box Settle

Located in Sheffield, MA

Tall dark and very handsome is the perfect way to describe this wonderful oak box seat settle. Its high back caught the warm heat of the fire in an English pub around 1860.

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Antique 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Oak

Wicker Settees and Side Chair
Wicker Settees and Side Chair

Wicker Settees and Side Chair

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H 33 in W 50 in D 28 in

Wicker Settees and Side Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

A related pair of high backed wicker settles with matching side chair.

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Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

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

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H 45.25 in W 39 in D 15.5 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 by Shapland & Petter of Barnstable.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches

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

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H 47.25 in W 50.75 in D 18 in

Matching Pair of Original Painted Oak High Back Settle Benches

Located in Pau, FR

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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