England, circa 1800.
Straight from an old farmhouse in Derbyshire, England, this paneled settle dates to around 1800 and carries more than two centuries of English country life in its surface.
The tall paneled back is paired with beautifully sloped arms and turned supports, while the seat opens to storage below—a practical detail when furniture was expected to earn its keep. The original brass escutcheon is a lovely little flourish on an otherwise wonderfully simple farmhouse piece.
But it’s the surface that got us. The pale, timeworn timber is especially beautiful, with a softness and depth that simply cannot be recreated. Look closely and you’ll find the marks of generations of use written across the wood.
A wonderful piece of English country furniture, and one that feels just as relevant in a home today as it did in a farmhouse in Derbyshire two hundred years ago.
Because every good room needs a past.
England, circa 1800.
Straight from an old farmhouse in Derbyshire, England, this paneled settle dates to around 1800 and carries more than two centuries of English country life in its surface.
The tall paneled back is paired with beautifully sloped arms and turned supports, while the seat opens to storage below—a practical detail when furniture was expected to earn its keep. The original brass escutcheon is a lovely little flourish on an otherwise wonderfully simple farmhouse piece.
But it’s the surface that got us. The pale, timeworn timber is especially beautiful, with a softness and depth that simply cannot be recreated. Look closely and you’ll find the marks of generations of use written across the wood.
A wonderful piece of English country furniture, and one that feels just as relevant in a home today as it did in a farmhouse in Derbyshire two hundred years ago.
Because every good room needs a past.
Origin: Derbyshire, England
Period: Circa 1800
Material: Pine
Condition: Good antique condition with expected age-related wear and patina consistent with its circa 1800 date.
Dimensions: Overall width 49”, overall depth 18”, overall height 50.25”; backrest height 33.25”; seat depth 16”, seat from ground 17.5”
