Offered by: Yew Tree House
PO box 5119 Greenwich, CT 06831 , United States Call Seller 212.249.6612 Showrooms

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200 Lexington Ave
New York City, NY 10016
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Early Oak Paneled Back Settle Bench

$ 5,500
  • 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.

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