$2,004
C19th Carved oak Settle
Located in London, GB
A Charming C19th Carved Oak Settle/Bench Carved on Both Ends Lovely Grain and Colour Storage Compartment under seat
Oak
Antique Baronial Settle, Scottish, Carved Oak, Reception Hall Bench, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique baronial settle. A Scottish, carved oak reception hall bench with storage, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Oak
Painted Chapel Bench English Antique Upholstered Oak Victorian Settle Grey Blue
Located in London, GB
Most likely hailing from late Victorian England, this charming oak bench has in more recent decades been refinished in grey-blue chalk paint with a mottled blue reupholstered seat.
Upholstery, Oak, Paint
$2,408Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian Oak Library Tavern Monks Bench Tilt Top Hutch Table Settle Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Monks Bench / Hutch Table The term hutch table took form in the early 18th century when it was important to maximize storage and space. The combination of a table and a che...
Oak
$12,143Sale Price|20% Off
FiNEST QUALITY HAMPTON & SON'S ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WALNUT HAND CARVED BACON SETTLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Museum quality Hampton & Son's of London hand carved solid Walnut and Oak Bacon Settle bench ...
Oak, Walnut
$4,088Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with internal storage from the north of Italy depicting Lions, Griffons, and a coat of ...
Oak
Oak Settle
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
An oak settle of panelled form, featuring fluted pilasters, carved arms and a turned and carved gallery to the top. The seat lifts up to reveal space for storage. Size: Height 5...
Oak
Victorian Pine and Oak Settle
Located in Salisbury, GB
Mid Victorian waxed pine and oak barrel back free standing tavern/farmhouse settle, circa 1880.
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H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Unique Late Victorian Oak Hall Settle and Chair in the Style of William and Mary
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Eclectic late Victorian oak hall settle and chair in deep pile burnt orange velvet with contrasting appliqué centre panel and piping.
Oak, Velvet
An Interesting Limed Back Settle
Located in Pewsey, GB
An Interesting Limed back settle, constructed with 18thc Coffer pieces with later pieces and all over decorated to panelled back and frame.
Oak
Victorian Oak Settle Monks Bench 1850 Gothic
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic mid-Victorian oak settle or monks bench Features elaborately carved details including the unique creature handles Has an almost Gothic look with horizontal designs to the bac...
Oak
Victorian Oak Settle Hall Kitchen Bench Carved 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian oak settle or hall bench Circa 1840 Finely carved panelled back oak Lifting lid for storage Typically used in a hall but also great in a kitchen ...
Oak
Victorian Oak Settle Bench Hall Carved Seat 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Oak finely carved settle with lions head arms and a lift up seat to reveal a storage area Circa 1850 Great piece for the hallway Intricately carved details include lions head handles...
Oak
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H 44.89 in W 48.23 in
Ornately Hand Carved Early Victorian circa 1840 Settle Hall Bench with Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wev are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved early Victorian oak settle bench with Lion arms and internal storage A well made and decorative hall bench, it’s a real...
Oak
Victorian Oak Hall Bench Carved Settle
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Finely carved oak hall bench or settle circa 1890 The bench opens to form a generous storage space. Various design including lions heads and dolphin These are also called a settle so...
Oak
Victorian Oak Monks Bench Settle Carved Serpent Arms 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous hand carved Victorian monks bench or settle We date this to circa 1850 and it's crafted from oak Great piece for the hallway and the top opens up to reveal...
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Carved Oak Settle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality 19th century carved oak bench. The bench is in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Measures: Width: 147cm depth: 50cm he...
Oak
English Oak Box Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century oak box settle, 1850. Dimensions: 42 inches (107 cms) wide 18 inches (46 cms) deep 46 inches (117 cms) high.
Oak
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H 37.21 in W 35.24 in D 16.34 in
Antique Two Seat Settle, English, Oak, Pine, Ecclesiastic, Pew, Bench, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique two-seat settle. An English, oak and pine ecclesiastical pew or bench, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Oak
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H 32.49 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Antique Hall Seat, Scottish, Oak, Settle, Gothic Revival, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall seat. A Scottish, oak settle in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Oak
Antique Settle, Victorian Tavern Bench, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique settle, a Victorian tavern bench dating to circa 1850 with earlier origins.
Oak
19th Century English Carved Oak Settle
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century English Carved Oak Settle by Morgan & Co. late 1800's with beautiful patina
Oak
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 to the top and either side of the carved centre panel, the seat is nicely carved whi...
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H 40.5 in W 61.5 in D 17 in
Rare Unique English Oak Gothic Victorian Settee Settle Bench Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and very unique form of Gothic bench from England. The bench features a dark oak finish with minor signs of age and use such as finish losses and minor wear. The ben...
Oak
Anique Oak Monks Bench Settle Carved Farmhouse 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian carved oak settle or monks bench Great piece for a hallway or room, the seat opens up to reveal the storage space inside Very ornately carved wit...
Oak
German Carved Oak Settle with Curved Armrests, circa 1880
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb German carved oak settle. Featuring two bust finials on its straight crest rail and a high seat back intricately carved with scroll motif and floral leaf surrounding two car...
Oak
English Settle/Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century bleached and painted oak bench, 1860. Seat height 17.5" Dimensions: 74.5 inches (189 cms) wide 19 inches (48 cms) deep 32.5 inches (83 cms) high.
Oak
Arts and Crafts Oak Settle Hand Carved Hall Bench Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian hand carved oak settle or hall bench We date this piece to circa 1890 The carved details are very well executed including classic Arts and Crafts floral motifs to ...
Wood
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H 61.03 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved circa 1860 Monks oak settle bench with internal storage. A very good looking and well made hall bench, its a Monk Sett...
Oak
Carved Oak English 19th century Monk's Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 19th century Victorian carved oak English settle bench. Sometimes referred to as a monk's bench.
Oak
19th Century English Oak Settle
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak settle with a molded edge at the top following down to two over three hand carved panels in the back, supported on a base with hand-turned supports and simpl...
Oak
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H 31.89 in W 29.34 in D 16.74 in
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 revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Oak
19th Century Carved Oak Box Settle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century carved oak bench. The top of the bench has four detailed carved panels, each with a description below. The carved scenes are as follows (from ...
Oak
19th Century English Settle
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak settle from England. The top has a lovely scalloped and hand carved decorated crown over a wonderfully hand carved decorated paneled back. The arms have scrolled end...
Oak
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