Settle — History & Facts
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.
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