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What is an antique settle?
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Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Settle Benches on 1stDibs
Painted Austrian Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted Austrian settle bench. 1880.
Seat height is 21".
Dimensions
82 inches (208
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Materials
Pine
Austrian Fruitwood Settle Bench
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good early 19th C Austrian fruitwood settle bench. 1820.
Seat height is 19.5
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Materials
Fruitwood
Chip Carved Settle Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
A settle bench with solid arched back and shaped wings, having lift top bench seat revealing
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Benches
Materials
Birch
$5,900
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Benches
Materials
Pine
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Pine Settle Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
A traditional settle bench made of pine. Made at the turn of the century, rectangular panels, clean
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Country Benches
Materials
Pine
Antique Irish Settle Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
An Irish settle bench made of pine from the mid 1800’s. Effortlessly cool with a tons of storage
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Benches
Materials
Pine
