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.

Painted Settle Bench

English Settle

18th Century Settle

Great British Pine Mine

Swedish Original Painted Settle Bench

$4,479

H 37 in W 70 in D 25.5 in

Swedish Original Painted Settle Bench

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Original painted 18th century Swedish pine settle bench. 1790.

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Original Painted Settle Bench

$4,479

H 31.5 in W 71 in D 22 in

Swedish Original Painted Settle Bench

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 18th century Swedish original painted pine settle bench with carved decoration. 1790.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle

$2,663

H 29.5 in W 73.5 in D 17 in

Original Painted Austrian Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th C Austrian original painted settle bench. 1820. Measure: Seat height is 17.5".

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Austrian Settle Bench

$2,499

H 38 in W 82 in D 22 in

Painted Austrian Settle Bench

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C painted Austrian settle bench. 1880. Seat height is 21".

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Paneled Bench or Settle

$1,595

H 39 in W 75 in D 20 in

Painted Pine Paneled Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This classic Central European bench form is treated a little differently here. The scalloped back rail ripples gently downward from the high point in the center. The back is cut ou...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle

$1,895

H 43 in W 97 in D 18 in

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This massive pine double storage bench has a long straight back rail with an applied crest about five inches high. The back rails and stiles frame two short flat panels, a pattern re...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Camel-Back Bench or Settle.

$1,595

H 37.5 in W 76.5 in D 21.5 in

Painted Pine Camel-Back Bench or Settle.

Located in Baltimore, MD

The top rail of this pretty bench is boldly scalloped and with the other backboards frames a single long rectangular panel. The legs are notched to give a cabriole effect and end wi...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine and Oak Bench or Settle

$1,595

H 36 in W 71.5 in D 21 in

Painted Pine and Oak Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This bench, although very sturdy, looks light enough to dance, perched as it is on its tiptoes, on the ends of its shapely cabriole legs. The curve in the leg is repeated as it move...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Light Blue Paint Pine Settle Bench

$2,620

H 32.5 in W 67.5 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Light Blue Paint Pine Settle Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century American country pine settle bench with old, naturally worn blue surface paint.

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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Pine Storage Bench or Settle in Decorative Paint

$2,295

H 40 in W 79 in D 23.5 in

Pine Storage Bench or Settle in Decorative Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

What an amazing bench! In line and form it is very much like other Central European storage benches we offer, albeit a very fine example. It has straight back rails enclosing three ...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Settle

$3,345

H 29.5 in W 64.5 in D 28 in

Swedish Painted Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th century Swedish painted settle. Old paint, 1890. Seat height 16.5" Dimensions: 64.5 inches (164 cms) wide 28 inches (71 cms) deep 29.5 inches (75 cms) high.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Chapel Bench English Antique Upholstered Oak Victorian Settle Grey Blue

$3,755

H 39.38 in W 54.34 in D 25.2 in

Painted Chapel Bench English Antique Upholstered Oak Victorian Settle Grey Blue

Located in London, GB

Traditionally crafted from reassuringly heavy solid oak, this splendid three-seater settle bench would have begun its life as a church or chapel bench and now makes a great hallway, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Paint

Original Painted Austrian Settle

$2,198

H 30.5 in W 75 in D 15 in

Original Painted Austrian Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C original painted Austrian settle bench. 1870. Seat height is 17".

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Beech, Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle

$2,799

H 30.5 in W 67 in D 15 in

Original Painted Austrian Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C original painted Austrian settle bench. 1820. Seat height is 17.5".

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Oak

18th Century Spanish Painted Settle

$4,479

H 79 in W 61 in D 25 in

18th Century Spanish Painted Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 18th century Spanish painted pine settle with a drop down table. 1780. Seat height is 24 inches. Reference: 8472 Dimensions 61 inches (155 cms) Wide 25 inches (64 cms) D...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Pine

English Painted High Back Settle

$4,472

H 41.5 in W 89.5 in D 21 in

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 16". Reference: 8248 Dimensions 89.5 inches (227 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) De...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

Paneled Settle Bench with Sled Feet

$8,500

H 44.5 in W 51 in D 21 in

Paneled Settle Bench with Sled Feet

Located in Greenwich, CT

An 18th century West Country painted pine settle, the raised panel back extending almost to the floor (to keep out drafts), on open sled-form feet, with shaped arms, and raised ears ...

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Benches

Materials

Pine

Irish Primitive Pine Settle or Bench

$6,623

H 40.95 in W 72.05 in D 19.49 in

Irish Primitive Pine Settle or Bench

Located in Faversham, GB

A charming early 19th century primitive Irish settle in original untouched condition. The whole piece is made from substantial sections of solid pitch pine offering a split panelled...

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Antique 1820s British Primitive Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

American Unique Antique Handcrafted "Children's Celebration" Wood Bench, 1905

$7,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 48 in W 48.5 in D 20 in

American Unique Antique Handcrafted "Children's Celebration" Wood Bench, 1905

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a unique and original beautifully hand-incised hand painted settle or bench signed and dated 1905. This unique work of art is hand-incised using a pyrographic (pyrography) wo...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Rare Original West Country Blue Painted Settle

$15,900

H 52 in W 64 in D 24 in

A Rare Original West Country Blue Painted Settle

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very rare blue painted settle. A curved bench seat known as a settle having a traditional clapboarded high back to block out drafts, splayed back skirt, shaped winged sides, and a ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Country Benches

Materials

Wood

Finely Decorated and Painted 19th Century Settle Bench from Pennsylvania

$6,500

H 37 in W 78 in D 24 in

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, Pennsylvania.

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Antique 1830s American American Colonial Settees

Materials

Wood

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Beautiful Swedish Painted Bench/Settle, Storage Box, Painted

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H 37.41 in W 73.63 in D 21.66 in

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

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H 35.44 in W 74.02 in D 19.69 in

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

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

Materials

Wood

Small Painted Box Settle

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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

Hand-Painted Plank Settle Bench in Tulipwood by Sue Skeen for the New Craftsmen

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H 53.31 in W 47.25 in D 20.48 in

Hand-Painted Plank Settle Bench in Tulipwood by Sue Skeen for the New Craftsmen

By Sue Skeen, Inglis Hall, The New Craftsmen

Located in London, GB

Hand lacquered PLANK settle bench in Tulipwood by Sue Skeen for The New Craftsmen, painted by historic paint and lacquer specialist Pedro da Costa Felguieras.

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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Tulipwood, Lacquer, Paint

Green Hand-Painted Plank Settle Bench by Sue Skeen for the New Craftsmen

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H 70.87 in W 94.49 in D 20.28 in

Green Hand-Painted Plank Settle Bench by Sue Skeen for the New Craftsmen

By Inglis Hall, Sue Skeen

Located in London, GB

The green plank settle bench is a modern interpretation of the old- English settle, with a deep seat and a high back giving an inviting sense of enclosure.

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2010s British Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

20th Century Painted Settle / Bench

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H 53.15 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in

20th Century Painted Settle / Bench

Located in Bagshot, GB

A very decoratve carved and painted settle / bench with influences from the mediterranean.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Other Benches

Materials

Wood

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED SETTLE/BENCH FROM PENNSYLVANIA

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H 2 in W 6 in D 1 in

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED SETTLE/BENCH FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL GREEN PAINTED SETTLE/BENCH WITH WONDERFUL STENCIL IN GREAT FORM AND CONDITION.THIS SETTLE IS FROM PENNSYLVANIA

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Antique 19th Century American Benches

Materials

Pine

Austrian Original Painted Settle

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H 38 in W 80.5 in D 14 in

Austrian Original Painted Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C Austrian original painted settle/ bench. 1808. Seat height - 20".

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Pine

Large Austrian Painted Settle

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H 30 in W 104.5 in D 17.5 in

Large Austrian Painted Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 19th C Austrian painted settle / bench with storage. Wonderful original paint. 1840.

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

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H 36 in W 68.5 in L 36 in

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This charming and rustic pine bench or settle has a boldly scalloped top rail above a row of thirteen straight turned spindles.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

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H 40 in W 71.5 in D 21 in

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This magnificently shabby bench or settle has a boldly scalloped top rail above two flat panels.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

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H 41 in W 72 in D 21 in

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This classic central European bench or settle has a deeply- scalloped top rail above two flat panels.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Pine Painted Bench or Settle

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H 38.5 in W 67.5 in D 18.5 in

Pine Painted Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This versatile pine bench has a boldly scalloped top rail, with a row of plain dowels beneath. The arms are slightly scrolled and the integral legs are straight from the seat level t...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

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H 38 in W 69 in L 38 in

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This lovely painted bench has a nicely scalloped top rail above two enclosed flat panels. The integral scrolled arms and rectangular legs support a seat which is conveniently shallow...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

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H 38 in W 73 in L 38 in

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a handsome and shapely pine bench featuring a boldly scalloped back rail above two flat panels. The curvilinear integral arms and legs are joined with an apron with cross mem...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

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H 41 in W 71 in D 21 in

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This rather stately pine bench has a small scallop cresting a bold top rail above a central faux paneled splat flanked by four turned spindles each side. The shapely protruding arms ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

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H 42 in W 74 in D 20 in

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

The high scalloped top rail of this lovely bench sits on top of two flat panels. The curvilinear legs morph into a scrolled armrest with three spindles each side. The generous seat i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

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H 39 in W 74 in D 20.5 in

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

There is something almost streamlined about this bench. Perhaps it is the gently rolling scallop on the back rail, above a single long panel, that makes the piece “flow”. It is the c...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

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H 43 in W 68 in D 21 in

Painted Pine Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This sturdy bench has a terrific form. Its scalloped back rail has a high central dome, gently undulating on each side. A small arched panel is flanked by two long rectangular panels...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Pine Painted Storage Bench or Settle

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H 40 in W 71 in D 20 in

Pine Painted Storage Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This box bench is full of character. The scalloped back rail peaks with a blunted point and assists the bottom rail and back stiles in enclosing six flat balusters, separated by a c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle

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H 36.5 in W 70 in D 21.5 in

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a sturdy storage bench with a boldly scalloped top back rail above two long flat panels. The legs are straight and the high arms are scrolled and form a frame incorporating f...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Spindle-Back Bench or Settle

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H 37 in W 68 in D 18.5 in

Painted Pine Spindle-Back Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

The integral scrolled arms and curvilinear legs are joined all round with sturdy aprons which support the deep two board seat. The bench is finished in old worn white paint.

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Pine

Pine settle bench in old blue paint

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H 35 in W 61 in D 19 in

Pine settle bench in old blue paint

Located in Surrey, BC

Rare pine bench with scrolled sides and nice shaped back..Piece retains it's old polychromatic surface blue with untouched sides and scrubbed seat. Found in Newfoundland.

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Antique 19th Century Canadian Benches

Materials

Pine

Painted Austrian Settle

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H 33.5 in W 62 in L 33.5 in

Painted Austrian Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Original painted Austrian Primitive settle, 1820 Seat height 19" Dimensions: 62 inches (157 cms) wide 14 inches (36 cms) deep 33.5 inches (85 cms) high.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian George III Benches

Grain Painted Settle

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H 43.5 in W 49 in D 21 in

Grain Painted Settle

Located in Nantucket, MA

English Ochre Grainpainted settle with paneled back.

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Original Painted Settle

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H 38 in W 70.5 in D 20.5 in

Original Painted Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Primitive 19th century original painted settle from a Dorset farmhouse, 1830. Measures: Seat height 19.5 inches (48cm) Dimensions: 70.5 inches (179 cms) wide 20.5 inches (52...

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Benches

Materials

Pine

18th Century Settle Bench

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H 62 in W 58.5 in D 15.5 in

18th Century Settle Bench

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Settle bench. Originally the finish was stained like most items, and either the bench was exposed to the elements against a wall or the bench was modified to have the di...

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Antique 18th Century European Benches

Materials

Wood

Painted Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

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H 39.5 in W 75 in D 19.5 in

Painted Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This Box Bench has a great form and has all the characteristics we look for in a Central European Storage Bench. For most of its length the top rail is flat, only following a curve ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Empire Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

Vintage Painted Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

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H 40 in W 106.5 in D 20 in

Vintage Painted Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a copy of the characteristic Central European 19th century box bench, probably made in the fifties, and is certainly among the longest we have seen. The straight back rails a...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Country Benches

Materials

Oak, Pine

Original Painted Settle

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H 33.5 in W 60 in D 19 in

Original Painted Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Lovely English original painted settle, 1830 Height to seat - 19" Dimensions: 60 inches (152 cm) wide 19 inches (48 cm) deep 33.5 inches (85 cm) high.

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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) William IV Benches

Materials

Pine

Country Painted Settle

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H 36 in W 74.5 in D 19.5 in

Country Painted Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 19th C country painted settle. 1840. Seat height is 18". Internal depth of storage box is 10". Dimensions 74.5 inches (189 cms) wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) deep 36 inches (...

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Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Benches

Materials

Wood

Austrian Original Painted Settle

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H 34 in W 78.5 in D 19.5 in

Austrian Original Painted Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Very good early 19th C Austrian pine settle / bench with original paint and underlid storage. 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Tavern Bench, English, Georgian, Painted Pine Settle, circa 1800

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H 71.66 in W 40.95 in D 14.18 in

Antique Tavern Bench, English, Georgian, Painted Pine Settle, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tavern bench, an English, late Georgian, painted pine settle dating to circa 1800.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Benches

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle

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H 33.5 in W 91.5 in D 21 in

Original Painted Austrian Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good Austrian original painted pine storage settle. 1880. Seat height is 20". Reference: 8231 Dimensions 91.5 inches (232 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 33.5 inches (85 cms) High

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Italian Settle

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H 36 in W 67 in D 21 in

Original Painted Italian Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Very good original painted carved Italian settle. 1880. Seat height is 18". Reference: 8372 Dimensions 67 inches (170 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Deep 36 inches (91 cms) High

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Antique 19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Pine

Welsh Painted Box Settle

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H 46.5 in W 71 in D 21 in

Welsh Painted Box Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 19th C Welsh painted pine box settle. Lots of under seat storage. 1840. Seat height is 18.5 inches. Reference: 8458 Dimensions 71 inches (180 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) Dee...

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Antique 19th Century Welsh Benches

Materials

Pine

Welsh Painted Pine Settle

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H 33 in W 48 in D 16 in

Welsh Painted Pine Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th C Welsh painted pine settle. 1860. Seat height is 17.5". Reference: 7499 Dimensions 48 inches (122 cms) Wide 16 inches (41 cms) Deep 33 inches (84 cms) High

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Antique 19th Century Welsh Benches

Materials

Pine

Welsh Painted Box Settle

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H 54 in W 61 in D 16.5 in

Welsh Painted Box Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C Welsh painted pine box settle. 1820. Seat height is 18.5". Reference: 8220 Dimensions 61 inches (155 cms) Wide 16.5 inches (42 cms) Deep 54 inches (137 cms) High

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Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Box Settle

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H 32 in W 81.5 in D 21.5 in

Swedish Painted Box Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large painted pine Swedish box settle with elegant vase shaped slats. 1860. Seat height is 18.5". Height inside box 9.5". Reference: 7640 Dimensions 81.5 inches (207 cms) ...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Original Painted Settle

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H 34.5 in W 82 in D 23.5 in

Swedish Original Painted Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century carved Swedish settle with original grey paint with traces of later white paint. 1820. Seat height is 16". Code: 8617 Dimensions: W: 82" (208.3 cm) H: 34.5" (87...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Pine

Grain Painted Antique Hall Bench Settle Settee, 19th Century

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H 47.19 in W 48.88 in D 18.25 in

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

Original Painted Swedish Settle

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H 35 in W 71.5 in D 23.5 in

Original Painted Swedish Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Very pretty 19th century Swedish original painted settle, awaiting upholstery, 1820. Seat height 16". Dimensions 71.5 inches (182 cms) wide 23.5 inches (60 cms) deep 35 inches...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish George III Benches

Painted English Carved Settle

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H 35.5 in W 39 in D 21.5 in

Painted English Carved Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty little painted English settle with carved dolphins on the back rail. 1910 Seat height is 16.5". Dimensions 39 inches (99 cms) Wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) Deep 35.5 inch...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Benches

Materials

Beech

Original Painted Austrian Settle

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H 31.5 in W 76 in D 13.5 in

Original Painted Austrian Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Unique original painted pine carved Austrian settle bench. 1820.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle

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H 27 in W 75 in D 15.5 in

Original Painted Austrian Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C original painted Austrian settle bench. 1830. Measure: Seat height is 16".

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Austrian Settle

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H 31 in W 75 in D 15.5 in

Original Painted Austrian Settle

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th C original painted Austrian pine settle bench. 1820. Seat height is 17".

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

Materials

Pine

c.1900 Painted Settle

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H 36 in W 44 in D 23 in

c.1900 Painted Settle

Located in Highwood, IL

Attractive and practical antique painted settle with lift-up lid opening to ample interior storage space

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Early 20th Century English Benches

Materials

Wood

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. Seat height is 16". Reference: 8248 Dimensions 89.5 inches (227 cms) Wide 21 inches (53 cms) De...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Pine European Box Settle Farmhouse Bench Seat with Storage

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H 36 in W 77 in D 20.5 in

Original Painted Pine European Box Settle Farmhouse Bench Seat with Storage

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A lovely old European box settle in original cream paint. An early example made from solid pine, probably an old farmhouse or Shepherds bench with lift up lid for storage.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Shaker Benches

Materials

Pine

Early European Settle Farmhouse Bench in Old Rustic Black Grey Paint

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H 42 in W 76.5 in D 20 in

Early European Settle Farmhouse Bench in Old Rustic Black Grey Paint

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An early 20th century European bench in original paint, a lovely worn finish in a great colour. A good size, will comfortably seat 3 people, a deep seat and high decorative back pane...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Hungarian Settle Storage Bench, Pale Green

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H 37.8 in W 69.69 in D 18.9 in

Antique Hungarian Settle Storage Bench, Pale Green

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Pale green antique Hungarian settle bench. An original settle bench salvaged from an Hungarian farmhouse.

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Hungarian Settle Storage Bench, Dark Green

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H 32.29 in W 74.41 in D 19.69 in

Antique Hungarian Settle Storage Bench, Dark Green

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Dark green antique Hungarian settle bench. An original settle bench salvaged from an Hungarian farmhouse.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

Americana 19th Century Decorated Bench or Settle.

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H 35 in W 53 in D 18 in

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Benches

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English Original Painted Tavern Settle

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H 59.5 in W 58 in D 17 in

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Small early 19th C English original painted tavern settle. 1820. Dimensions 58 inches (147 cms) wide 17 inches (43 cms) deep 59.5 inches (151 cms) high.

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H 36 in W 72 in D 25 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

PRISTINE CONDITION HIGHLY DECORATED 19THC STENCILED ALL ORIGINAL PAINT WITH A BROWN FIRST COAT ,RARE ALL ORIGINAL STENCILED BIRDS WITH FRUIT AND CENTER PANEL WITH A URN OVERFLOWING ...

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Late 19th Century Pennsylvania Deacons Bench or Settle

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H 33 in W 70 in D 20 in

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Located in Bellport, NY

A late 19th century decorated Pennsylvania Deacons bench or settle. Original red paint, decorated with hand painted flowers, cherub face and roosters.

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Benches

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Painted Settle Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the painted settle bench you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every painted settle bench was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the painted settle bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right painted settle bench, those designed in Georgian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Painted Settle Bench?

Prices for a painted settle bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,399 and can go as high as $9,339, while the average can fetch as much as $2,549.

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.

Questions About Painted Settle Bench

What is a settle bench?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.

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