Unknown
(Production)
Mahogany hall settle with panelled back and carved crest rail, open scroll arms and carved cabriole legs.
History note: Phillips and Harris, Church Street, Kensington
Purchased with the Marlay Fund
Depth: 54 cm
Height: 108.7 cm
Width: 186.7 cm
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Method of acquisition: Bought
(1973-01-25)
by
Phillips and Harris
Early 18th Century
George II
Circa
1730
-
Circa
1740
Settles are wooden benches, usually with arms and a high back, long enough to accommodate at least three sitters. The word ‘settle’, like ‘settee’, probably comes from the Latin ‘sedile’, meaning a seat or bench. They were especially popular during the 18th century, placed in the entrance halls of large houses. This settle is thought to have been designed by the architect Henry Flitcroft (1697-1769) for the country house Wentworth Woodhouse, Yorkshire.
Decoration
Accession number: M.1-1973
Primary reference Number: 95850
Stable URI
Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022)
"Hall settle"
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