Settle

anonymous, c. 1500

By shifting the back, you could use both sides of this settle. Sitting before a fire, you could alternate positions to keep your whole body warm. Under the seat is a storage space for keeping valuables safe. Settles such as these would have stood in the houses of ordinary citizens. They are the forerunners of separate chests, chairs and settees.

  • Artwork typefurniture, seating furniture, sofa
  • Object numberBK-NM-1971
  • Dimensionsheight 82 cm x width 80.5 cm x depth 51 cm, width 73.5 cm x depth 43.5 cm