Unusual Arts & Crafts style oak canopy top box settle or hall seat c.1920. High panelled backrest with a shallow canopy top forming a display shelf (note the groove at the centre to hold a plate or similar) with an arched apron, shaped sides and short arms. Panelled seat lifting to reveal useful storage below for boots and shoes etc. Raised on short legs with block feet. Moulded cornice and crisp carved decoration to the canopy and the three upper panels of the back rest. With moulded raised and fielded panels below, between moulded rails and mullions. Further carving to the two panels at the front below the seat and moulded detail to the front edges of the frame. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.