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Early Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A tall bench or settle in oak with the back consisting of horizontal panel spanning the width of the back over three vertical rectangular panels, constructed in traditional floating rail and stile construction to allow movement, over solid seat on a deep apron also with horizontal panel, standing on raised stile front legs. Shaped, carved arms at ends over turned column supports. Good color. The tall, solid back was designed to protect sitters from drafts. These benches were often found in taverns. Today they are useful as hall benches or as space dividers in a kitchen or family area. England, early 1700s.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1700
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Jacobean
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001785
Incollect Reference #:	743678

Dimensions

W.	53 in;	H.	47.5 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	134.62 cm;	H.	120.65 cm;	D.	53.34 cm;

Seat H.	16.5 in;
Seat H.	41.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.