Painted Elm Settle

An unusual 18th century painted elm settle. The settle retains the original green paint and has a lovely colour and patina. Of traditional slightly curved shape the enclosed settle features a narrow cabinet with twin doors above the seat with and arm rest to one end. The sides are constructed from single width planks and the back with narrow planks all in the original green paint. The back of the settle is also painted making it ideal as a room divider.

Date:
Early 18th Century
Circa 1740 - 1760

Approx. Dimensions:
Width 124cm
Depth 36cm
Height 208cm

Condition:
Very Good, Some worn areas to the paint. The twin cupboard doors slightly warped.