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This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William …
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This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Exquisite upholstery complements the striking display frame
Presents a desirable aged patina, benefiting from very careful use
Exceptional figuring to the frame, with warm caramel hues
Traditionally stuffed throughout, with an appreciable depth of cushioning
Recent professional upholstering of the first order, with quality silk cotton
Carved shell motif to the cresting rail, cascading in serpentine manner to the arms
Embroidered centrepiece to the back rest, with cherubs set within a foliate frieze
Broad, rolled arms with a sumptuous cushioned covering and accompanied with removable bolsters
Of generous size for three, but arranged as two cushions for superior comfort
Arresting carved shell supports, above Baroque relief presenting itself in scroll form
Unusual tubbed ends offer a fine view of the superb figuring
Lower apron scrolls its way to the centre, meeting in a final scallop shell form
Raised upon a pair of broad lion paw feet to the fore, with matching, shaped stile rears
This is an exquisite antique drawing room sofa, with beguiling upholstery atop a striking, finely crafted frame. Exceptionally good order a testament to the fine establishments it has inhabited. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 200cm (78.75'')
Max Depth: 81cm (32'')
Max Height: 100.5cm (39.5'')
Seat Width (with bolsters): 122.5cm (48.25'')
Seat Width (between arms): 151cm (59.5'')
Seat Depth: 56cm (22'')
Seat Height: 48.5cm (19'')
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- Dimensions
- 78.75ʺW × 32ʺD × 39.5ʺH
- Styles
- William IV
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Seat Interior Width
- 48.5 in
- Seat Height
- 19.0 in
- Seat Interior Depth
- 22.0 in
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mahogany
- Upholstery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
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