settles
Settle. A long wooden bench, distinguished by a high back and usually with timber wings to ward off draughts. Settles were generally placed by the large open fireplaces in country houses and inns. Some had drawers beneath the seat, others had a lidded seat with a storage chest below. Settles date from medieval times, though few have survived that were made before the 17th century.
The form was revived in Australia in the early 20th century, with acknowledgment to the styles of the times.
The form was revived in Australia in the early 20th century, with acknowledgment to the styles of the times.
5 item(s) found:
An unusual oak table seat, English, 19th century. Width 146 cm. Depth 68 cm . Height 81 cm the rectangular top converting into a settle Sotheby's Melbourne, 31 October 2007, lot 48
The generously proportioned Swansea Hotel rustic country old gum settle, Australian, 92 x 203x 82 cm.
An early 18th century English oak settle, the moulded top above a single mahogany line inlay, four moulded panels, downswept arms on turned supports, a later cushion seat on slats, raised on three cabriole legs with pad feet, 188 cm wide.
Solid oak settle with plain and indented slats, Queen Anne style legs, restored but retaining an aged appearance, with a new slat base and cushion, upholstered in a simple, light plum fabric.
Georgian oak settle with a panelled back, a candle box in the seat, downswept arms, shaped legs and pad feet