Sold|$1,299
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
Pine
Sold|$2,510
Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th C original painted Austrian pine settle bench. 1820. Seat height is 17
Pine
Sold|$2,202
Welsh Pine Box Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C Welsh pine box settle. Great size. 1820. Seat height is 18". Dimensions 46
Pine
Sold|$2,975
Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good Austrian original painted pine storage settle. 1880. Seat height is 20". Reference: 8231
Pine
Sold|$3,420
Original Painted Italian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good original painted carved Italian settle. 1880. Seat height is 18". Reference: 8372
Pine
Sold|$4,036
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
Pine
Sold|$2,975
Narrow English Storage Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Useful narrow English pine storage settle. Very good colour. 1890. Seat height is 18 inches
Pine
Sold|$2,045
Georgian Oak Settle Bench
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian oak settle bench seat 18th century. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full
Oak
Sold|$4,500
English Elm Wood Bench/ Settle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elm wood bench/settle with seat opening in center of seat
Wood
Sold|$3,300
Welsh Pine Settle, circa 1810
Located in Houston, TX
. Settles traditionally featured tall backs and storage under the seat. This settle features turned armrests
Pine
Sold|$1,150
A Classic Pine Settle Bench
Located in NYC, NY
A handcrafted pine settle hall seat/bench with an opening seat compartment. The reverse shows the
Pine
Sold|$4,850
18th Century English Pine Settle
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 18th century English pine settle with a wide seat, a high back, wings, gently curved
Pine
Sold|$2,202
18th Century English Oak Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C English oak settle. Very good colour. 1740. Seat height is 18". Dimensions 48.5
Oak
Sold|$2,975
Welsh Bleached Pine Box Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C bleached pine Welsh box settle. 1840. Seat height is 17.5" Reference: 7304
Pine
Sold|$6,088
18th Century Farm House Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C original painted West Country farm house settle. 1770. Seat height is 17
Pine
Sold|$2,052
Carved Oak Bench or Settle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Breton high back carved oak bench, seat or settle in nice condition with the Breton wheel of life
Sold|$1,771
Georgian Carved Oak Settle Bench
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian carved oak settle bench seat, 18th century. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full
Oak
Sold|$2,455
Georgian Oak Settle Bench Daybed
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian oak settle bench seat 18th century daybed. A rare (particularly with the original daybed
Oak
Sold|$5,500
Georgian Elm Tavern Settle, circa 1770
Located in Culver City, CA
Georgian Elm tavern settle, circa 1770. large-scale slatted back Georgian settle with curved
Elm
Sold|$5,315
Arts & Crafts Settle by William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts 2 seater settle In oak with rush seating By William Birch
Oak
Sold|$4,097
Wonderful Pine Bowed Tavern Settle / Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th century bleached and scrubbed pine bowed tavern settle. 1790 Seat height - 18
Pine
19th Century Paint Decorated Settle from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pristine stenciled paint. The seat is a large plank seat. This settle is very strong and sturdy.
Wood, Paint
Sold|$1,970
Art Deco Walnut & leather Settle circa 1920s
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Dereham, GB
Stylish Art Deco Walnut & leather Settle circa 1920s Panel Back, with ebony line detail, stepped at
Walnut
Sold|$5,315
Arts & Crafts Oak Settle By William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts 2 seater settle In oak with rush seating By William Birch. CIrca 1900
Rush, Oak
Sold|$3,950
18TH CENTURY OAK SETTLE WITH FIVE PANELS
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18TH CENTURY OAK SETTLE WITH FIVE PANELS, WITH SEAT PAD THAT HAS BEEN MADE WITH OUR FABRIC
Oak
Sold|$1,710
Small Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Settle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small Gothic carved oak green man settle, hall seat. This petite seat is in a Celtic design, it
Oak
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
Wood
18th Century panneled oak box settle circa 1750
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th Century panneled oak box settle with a lift up seat for storage, circa 1750
Oak
Antique French Hand-Carved Oak Medieval/Renaissance Settle
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
seat. This settle is a magnificent example of Old World craftsmanship at its finest, you can see the
Spanish Hand Carved Pine Settle w/Rustic Charm
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Awesome petite hand carved Spanish pine box seated settle with unique button design decoration. A
Pine
Antique fine quality Georgian Mahogany Sofa Daybed Settle, 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian mahogany settle bench seat 18th-century daybed. A rare (particularly with the original
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Paneled Box Pub Tavern Settle Bench 1750
Located in Portland, OR
Bloomsbury's workshops, condition is very good, the settle is sturdy and will seat up to four guests. Many such
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Revival Period Walnut Settle or Hall Bench with Lift
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Gothic Revival period chateau settle with double lift seat handcrafted of solid
Walnut
Sold|$5,343
Italian Vintage Leather Three-Seats Sofa
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
. Settle into its soft seats, enveloped in relaxation and comfort. Let yourself be captivated by the gentle
Leather
Italian Vintage Leather Sofa with three seats in Space Age Style
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
. Settle into its soft seats, enveloped in relaxation and comfort. Let yourself be captivated by the gentle
Leather
Vintage Eames Three Seater Sofa in black leather and walnut by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
luxurious place to settle back and relax. Seat cushions rest on a fabric-reinforced rubber webbing to
Aluminum
Early 18th Century Three-Piece English Baroque Carved and Ebonized Oak Sofa Set
Located in Big Flats, NY
frame with barley twist spindles and stretchers; set includes sofa settle, love seat settle and chair
Hardwood, Oak
Sold|$2,667
18th Century English Bleached Oak Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 18th century English weathered oak settle. Needs webbing and upholstered seat. 1740 Seat
Oak
Sold|$12,039
Italian Carved Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century Italian carved settle or bench. Seat height - 18" Dimensions 22
Pine
Early 18th Century Oak and Elm ‘Metamorphic’ Monk’s Bench
Located in London, GB
162 cm Depth 90 cm Seat dimensions, when used as a bench, in ‘settle’ form: Height 135 cm Seat
Elm, Oak
Sold|$11,500
Georgian Campaign Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare George III period mahogany Campaign settle, the tightly upholstered seat flanked by shaped
Wrought Iron
Eames Sofa in Black Leather and Black Lacquer by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
luxurious place to settle back and relax. Seat cushions rest on a fabric-reinforced rubber webbing to
Aluminum
Sold|$2,726
Georgian Oak Settle Bench Seat, 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian oak settle bench seat 18th century. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of age
Oak
Fruitwood Settle, Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Fruitwood settle, bench, hall seat with shoe cupboard This is a great piece for a hall way
Teak
Country English Pine Farmhouse Settle Bench Seat Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming and rustic country English provincial farmhouse settle bench seat or settee crafted from
Fabric, Pine
Small Georgian Oak Settle Bench Seat, 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique small Georgian oak settle bench seat 18th century. Solid and strong, with no loose joints
Oak
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
Pine
Antique Carved Ebonised Oak Settle, Bench With Upholstered Seat, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SETTLE Originally made to be used to sit next to fires to keep the warmth in homes and
Wood, Oak
Moroccan Maroon Leather Button Bench, Settle, Pew, Seat Mahogany and Brass
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large Moroccan leather button leather stool. The seat sits upon turned mahogany cup and cover
Brass
Sold|$2,941
Austrian Narrow Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual primitive narrow settle. 1820. Seat height - 18" Dimensions 86 inches (218 cms) Wide
Beech, Fruitwood
Sold|$1,504
Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Original painted Austrian primitive settle, 1820 Measure: Seat height 20" Dimensions 79
Sold|$1,983
Original Painted Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th c original painted settle. 1860. Seat height is 19". Dimensions 47.5 inches (121
Pine
Antique Hall Settle, Scottish Oak Seat & A Half Bench, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hallway settle. A Scottish, oak two seat bench or ecclesiastical pew with Gothic
Oak
Sold|$2,667
Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good Austrian original painted pine two seater settle with under-seat storage. 1890. Seat height
Pine
Sold|$2,360
Pretty Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very pretty early 19th C Austrian painted pine settle. 1820. Measures: seat height is 15.5
Pine
Sold|$2,804
Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning early 19th C Austrian fruitwood settle bench. 1820. Measures: Seat height is 20.5
Fruitwood
Sold|$2,531
Original Painted Austrian Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th C original painted Austrian settle bench. 1820. Measure: seat height is 17
Pine
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