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Primitive Settle

18th C Primitive Settle Bench with Candle Sconce
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an 18th century primitive settle bench that came out of the second oldest home in
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Antique 1750s American Benches

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Wood

Irish Primitive Pine Settle or Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming early 19th century primitive Irish settle in original untouched condition. The whole
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Antique 1820s British Primitive Benches

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Pine, Paint

Irish Primitive Pine Settle or Bench
Irish Primitive Pine Settle or Bench
$6,666
H 40.95 in W 72.05 in D 19.49 in
Early 20the European Primitive Painted Settle
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900. Early 20thC European primitive painted settle Great decorative form and size
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Settees

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Pine

Early 20the European Primitive Painted Settle
Early 20the European Primitive Painted Settle
$2,171 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.85 in W 75.99 in D 17.33 in
18th Century Catalan Settle Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century primitive Catalan settle bench with warm tones and fabulous patina. Made from large
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Folk Art Benches

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Walnut

18th Century Catalan Settle Bench
18th Century Catalan Settle Bench
$9,566
H 68.51 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in

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Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted Austrian Primitive settle, 1820 Seat height 19" Dimensions: 62 inches (157
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Antique 19th Century Austrian George III Benches

Painted Austrian Settle
Painted Austrian Settle
H 33.5 in W 62 in L 33.5 in
Late 18th Century Carved Primitive Spanish Catalan Settle Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A late 18th century primitive settle bench handcrafted in the Catalan region of Spain of mélèze, a
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Antique 1790s Spanish Primitive Benches

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Pine

Primitive Sycamore Settle
Located in Culver City, CA
Originally used in a Scottish stabile block, constructed from oak and sycamore.
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Antique 1760s Scottish Benches

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Oak, Sycamore

Primitive Sycamore Settle
Primitive Sycamore Settle
H 38 in W 75 in D 25 in
Primitive Pine Settle
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1880
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Antique 1880s English Country Settees

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Pine, Wood

Primitive Pine Settle
Primitive Pine Settle
H 62 in W 80 in D 24.5 in
20th Century Primitive Farm Settle
Located in Dallas, TX
Primitive Farm Settle, painted green wood, Denmark, early 20th century
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20th Century Benches

Primitive Elm Settle, circa 1760
Located in Culver City, CA
Boarded back with moulded top on box seat base with storage.
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Antique 1760s English Settees

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Elm

Primitive Elm Settle, circa 1760
Primitive Elm Settle, circa 1760
H 46 in W 48.25 in D 30 in
Primitive 19th Century Spanish Tavern Settle
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th century Tavern or Shepherds Settle, with central drop down table or surface to eat or rest
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Benches

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Wood

Primitive 19th Century Spanish Tavern Settle
Primitive 19th Century Spanish Tavern Settle
H 40.95 in W 70.48 in D 21.66 in
Antique Pine Settle Bench
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique pine settle bench Size 59”w x 19”d x 30”h Solid and sturdy, great for an entry or any
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Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Benches

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Pine

Antique Pine Settle Bench
Antique Pine Settle Bench
H 30 in W 59 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

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Fruitwood, Pine

High Back Tavern Settle
High Back Tavern Settle
H 66.5 in W 58 in D 19 in
19th-C. Primitive Farmhouse Swedish Pine Bench / Settle in Blue & White Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless piece! It is a late 19th century Swedish pine bench in a new blue and white linen. The cushion is a simgle removable piece. The base is also a separate piece. The ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Linen, Pine

18th Century English Pine Settle
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming 18th century English pine settle with a tall paneled back, a generous deep seat, and
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Antique 18th Century English Primitive Benches

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Pine

18th Century English Pine Settle
18th Century English Pine Settle
H 45.75 in W 72 in D 24.5 in
Original Painted Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Primitive 19th century original painted settle from a Dorset farmhouse, 1830. Measures: Seat
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Benches

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Pine

Original Painted Settle
Original Painted Settle
H 38 in W 70.5 in D 20.5 in
Tavern Settle with Table, England, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Tavern settle with table, England, 19th century. Unique settle with folding table. Measures
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Antique 19th Century English Primitive Settees

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Oak

Welsh Box Settle/Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century primitive welsh oak box settle, 1760. Seat height 18" Seat depth 15
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Antique 18th Century Welsh Georgian Benches

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Oak

Welsh Box Settle/Bench
Welsh Box Settle/Bench
H 44 in W 49 in L 44 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
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Antique 19th Century European Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Catalan Settle
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive early 19th century Catalan settle, remarkable condition, dry untouched surface. Totally
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Catalan Settle
Early 19th Century Catalan Settle
H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 16.54 in
17th Century Primitive Plank Armchair
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive plank chair or settle. Dating to the late 17th century, wonderful untouched patina
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Antique Late 17th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

17th Century Primitive Plank Armchair
17th Century Primitive Plank Armchair
H 40.16 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Mid-19th Century Primitive Spanish Plank Bench
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Spanish plank settle or bench, original untouched painted finish. Wonderful wear and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Benches

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Wood

Mid-19th Century Primitive Spanish Plank Bench
Mid-19th Century Primitive Spanish Plank Bench
H 33.08 in W 78.35 in D 12.6 in
Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted Austrian primitive settle, 1820 Measure: Seat height 20"   Dimensions 79
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Antique 19th Century Austrian George III Benches

Painted Austrian Settle
Painted Austrian Settle
H 33.5 in W 79 in D 11.5 in
Late 19th Century Carved Primitive Spanish Catalan Settle Bench
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century primitive settle bench handcrafted in the Catalan region of Spain of mélèze, a
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Benches

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Primitive Cedar Black Painted Settle, Trunk, Chest
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A late 18th-century Primitive cedar black painted settle - trunk. Displaying hand-hewn wide boards
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Antique 18th Century Asian Blanket Chests

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Cedar

Primitive Rustic Vernacular Box Settle Farmhouse Bench with Seat Storage
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old European box settle in original paint. A very early example made from solid pine
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Rustic Benches

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Pine

Austrian Narrow Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual primitive narrow settle. 1820. Seat height - 18" Dimensions 86 inches (218 cms) Wide
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches

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Beech, Fruitwood

Austrian Narrow Settle
Austrian Narrow Settle
H 31 in W 86 in D 17 in
Charming and Rare Oak Early 18th Century Primitive Child's Settle
Located in Darwen, GB
A charming and rare oak early 18th century primitive child's settle. Having a four panelled back
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Antique Early 1700s Benches

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$3,500
H 36 in W 59 in D 20 in
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19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
$4,133
H 34.65 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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18th Century French Commode
$5,277
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18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
$1,050
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19th Century Solid Oak Dining Table
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Primitive Settle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the primitive settle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A primitive settle — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a primitive settle — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A primitive settle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Primitive Settle?

A primitive settle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1,600 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

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.