Oak Painted Panelled Settle With Storage 19th Century

If you want a statement piece of furniture to take centre stage in an entrance hall, look no further than this stunning, original Welsh hall bench settle (with storage). This oak painted, and panelled settle or bench is beautifully constructed with pegged joints. The back has four rectangular panels with three horizontal panels above and two more on the front of the seat. Solid square arms form the framework and feet with a nice stop chamfer detail to the arm rest. Lift the seat and there is room for a few shoes and boots. Each side has a framed panel and you can see the worn stop chamfer along each arm adding even more interest to what is a classic design from the early 1800s. When we look very closely you can see the remanence of the original paint and on close inspection the paint has hues of green throughout the piece. Magical when you find the hidden detail and colours are not obvious at a first glance. Just imagine this position in a room with a glowing fire... Exceptional condition and solidly made. Blanket Not included. Period: Circa 1820-1840, Welsh Material: Oak Approximate Dimensions: 150cm high 158cm wide 60.5cm deep 51cm seat height