Here is a very good quality and unusual antique Chippendale influenced solid walnut settle, circa 1920, in excellent condition.
Summary
• Item Settle
• Circa 1920
• Period Post Edwardian
• Style Chippendale
• Provenance England
• Wood Solid Walnut
• Newly upholstered drop-in seat
• Taupe shade wool & cotton upholstery
• Exquisite carved floral scroll open fretwork back
• Refined pierced & interlaced central splats
• Splayed arms
• Carved cartouches & acanthus leaves to apron & legs
• Acanthus leaves knees
• Carved scroll cabriole legs
• Ball & claw feet
• Curved round back legs – sign of quality
• Excellent condition
• Solid in joint
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Here is a very good quality and unusual antique solid walnut settle, in the style of the Chippendale period, circa 1920, in excellent condition. The settle features a stunning quality carved back incorporating a triple shaped head rail with centered cartouches around a finely executed interlaced open fretwork back, with open splats that connect to the splayed arms. The settle features a drop-in seat, which has been newly upholstered in a top quality hard wearing taupe shade wool & cotton upholstery. The padded and webbed seat is firm but comfortable it does not sag. The seat sits in a serpentine shaped frame, which incorporates carved cartouches to the apron. Elegantly shaped cabriole legs that feature scroll acanthus leaf carvings to the knee of the legs, terminate on pronounced ball and claw feet on the front of the settle with sabre shaped legs to the rear. This item features a mellow walnut colour and has a fantastic colour and patination.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the bedroom, living room, hallway or conservatory. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions
External Height = 112.8cm or 44⅜” or 3ft 8⅜”
External Width = 164cm or 64½” or 5ft 4½”
External Depth = 63cm or 24¾” or 2ft ¾”
Back Height = 68cm or 26¾” or 2ft 2¾”
Arm Height = 72cm or 28⅜” or 2ft 4⅜”
Seat Height = 49.3cm or 19⅜” or 1ft 7⅜”
Seat Width = 157cm or 61⅞” or 5ft 1⅞”
Seat Depth = 47.8cm or 18⅞” or 1ft 6⅞”
Condition Report
This settle is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the solid walnut frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The carved frame and arms are also in excellent condition with no splits or lose joints. Furthermore, all carving is complete and not damaged. The backs and arms are solid. The settle has been newly upholstered therefore the upholstery is in excellent condition (clean and no signs of wear, tear or damage). This item is solid in joint, does not wobble and is ready to use.