What defines a Chippendale revival double chair-back settee?

Popularised during the late nineteenth century, this style features two chair backs joined into a single frame, often incorporating pierced splats, serpentine top rails, and cabriole legs inspired by eighteenth-century designs.

What materials and construction techniques were used in late Victorian settees?

Settees from this era were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring traditional mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved splats, and upholstered seats.

How do you identify authentic late Victorian seating pieces?

Authentic pieces display historical wear patterns, traditional joint construction, natural patination across the timber surfaces, and original structural stretchers uniting the legs.

How can an antique settee be styled in a modern interior?

Position the piece in an entryway, hallway, or beneath a window alcove to provide functional seating while establishing a clear focal point against architectural backdrops.

What is the recommended care routine for antique mahogany settees?

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax periodically, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.

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Late Victorian Couch/window Seat

Name: Late Victorian Couch/window Seat
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1051838
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this Late Victorian Parlour Couch or Window Seat

Dating 1900 and all made in a mixture of Mahogany and Beech.

Standing on these six legs and having this multiple turned stretcher arrangement.

Having this high back with shaped top rail, with double back splats, out-swept arms with supports.

A padded and upholstered seat, newly reupholstered in this quality

vibrant champagne colour brocade type fabric and trimmed in a matching braid. Seat Height 44cm

Original polish and patina its this rich mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks and NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on and line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

109cm (42.91")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Mahogany Double Chairback Settee to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1051838

Dealers Internal Reference

00805

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this Late Victorian Parlour Couch or Window Seat

Dating 1900 and all made in a mixture of Mahogany and Beech.

Standing on these six legs and having this multiple turned stretcher arrangement.

fig 1. A late Victorian dark mahogany double chair-back settee featuring pierced splats, curved arms, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat. — fig 1. Late Victorian Couch/window Seat

Having this high back with shaped top rail, with double back splats, out-swept arms with supports.

A padded and upholstered seat, newly reupholstered in this quality

vibrant champagne colour brocade type fabric and trimmed in a matching braid. Seat Height 44cm

fig 2. A late Victorian dark mahogany double chair-back settee featuring pierced splats, curved arms, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat. — fig 2. Late Victorian Couch/window Seat

Original polish and patina its this rich mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks and NO woodworm.

Contact details

“

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on and line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730.

Brookside Antiques

fig 3. A late Victorian dark mahogany double chair-back settee featuring pierced splats, curved arms, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat. — fig 3. Late Victorian Couch/window Seat

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 4. A late Victorian dark mahogany double chair-back settee featuring pierced splats, curved arms, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat. — fig 4. Late Victorian Couch/window Seat

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 5. A late Victorian dark mahogany double chair-back settee featuring pierced splats, curved arms, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat. — fig 5. Late Victorian Couch/window Seat

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

fig 6. A late Victorian dark mahogany double chair-back settee featuring pierced splats, curved arms, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat. — fig 6. Late Victorian Couch/window Seat

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A late Victorian dark mahogany double chair-back settee featuring pierced splats, curved arms, cabriole front legs, and a patterned fabric seat. — fig 7. Late Victorian Couch/window Seat

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.