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A George II Style Triple-back Settee
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£4,500
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A George II Style Triple-back Settee

19th century
Description

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A George II Style Triple-Back Settee

Carved from mahogany, the sofa supported on carbiole legs terminating in ball & claw feet, the padded upholstered seat flanked by two 'shepherd's crook' armrests modelled as swans joined to the triple-back supports of pierced design with foliate carving and serpentine toprail.

English, circa 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Triple Settee to the 1890s.

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SA1073992
Dealers Internal Reference
5392
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description
Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A George II Style Triple-Back Settee

Carved from mahogany, the sofa supported on carbiole legs terminating in ball & claw feet, the padded upholstered seat flanked by two 'shepherd's crook' armrests modelled as swans joined to the triple-back supports of pierced design with foliate carving and serpentine toprail.

English, circa 1890

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this George II Triple Settee to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073992
Dealers Internal Ref
5392
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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Butchoff Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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A George II style triple-back carved mahogany settee featuring intricate pierced splats, floral fabric upholstery, and cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.
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Archive I A George II style triple-back carved mahogany settee featuring intricate pierced splats, floral fabric upholstery, and cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.

A George II Style Triple-back Settee

Archive II A George II style triple-back carved mahogany settee featuring intricate pierced splats, floral fabric upholstery, and cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View II
Archive III A George II style triple-back carved mahogany settee featuring intricate pierced splats, floral fabric upholstery, and cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View III
Archive IV A George II style triple-back carved mahogany settee featuring intricate pierced splats, floral fabric upholstery, and cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View IV
Archive V A George II style triple-back carved mahogany settee featuring intricate pierced splats, floral fabric upholstery, and cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet. View V
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Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 020 7221 8174 or 07974 575 554
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154 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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A George II style triple-back carved mahogany settee featuring intricate pierced splats, floral fabric upholstery, and cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.
A GEORGE II STYLE TRIPLE-BACK SETTEE
Ref: SA1073992
A George II style triple-back carved mahogany settee featuring intricate pierced splats, floral fabric upholstery, and cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.
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  • ObjectSettees & Benches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge II Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTriple chair back, Ball and claw feet, Cabriole legs, Pierced splats
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 158 cm (62 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This George II style triple-back settee dates from circa 1890 and is carved from dark brown mahogany with a smooth polished finish. The triple chair back features intricate pierced splats with foliate carving and a serpentine toprail, flanked by shepherd's crook armrests shaped like swans. The seat is upholstered in a patterned fabric with shades of beige, pink, and green, finished with decorative trim along the lower edge. Three cabriole legs at the front terminate in detailed ball-and-claw feet. The piece measures 99 cm high, 158 cm wide, and 64 cm deep. It functions as a seating option for a formal living room, hallway, or drawing room in a traditional home.

FAQs

A George II style triple-back settee features a backrest designed to resemble three connected dining chairs, incorporating carved splats, sweeping armrests, and cabriole legs characteristic of mid-18th-century English furniture design.

These settees are traditionally constructed from dense woods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring hand-carved decorative motifs, mortise and tenon joinery, and woven fabric upholstery secured over a padded wooden frame.

Key design traits include cabriole legs ending in ball-and-claw or pad feet, intricate acanthus leaf carving, pierced back splats, and robust proportions reflective of 18th-century craftsmanship.

Positioning a carved wooden settee in a modern entryway, wide hallway, or beneath a window creates a distinct focal point, pairing well with neutral wall tones and contemporary artwork.

Dust the carved woodwork regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish annually along the grain; clean fabric upholstery using a low-suction vacuum attachment and professional spot treatments.
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