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Wonderful 19th C Grantley Shaped Sofa
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Wonderful 19th C Grantley Shaped Sofa

19th century
Sold 26 November 2025 · William James Antiques
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A wonderful 19th century sofa, having a sprung back and seat with original down feather seat cushions. The whole raised on 4 turned mahogany legs with superb quality gilt lacquered brass cup castors. The shape and dimensions of this fine sofa are the same as a Howard & Sons Grantley model as is its construction. Retaining the original horsehair and now ready for upholstery. English, Circa 1870.

Dimensions: Height: 96.5 cm - 38 Inches, Width: 198 cm - 78 Inches, Depth: 81.25 cm - 32 Inches, Seat height: 48 cm - 19 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
81.2cm (31.97")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Nineteenth Century Grantley Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1105936
Description
A wonderful 19th century sofa, having a sprung back and seat with original down feather seat cushions. The whole raised on 4 turned mahogany legs with superb quality gilt lacquered brass cup castors.
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The shape and dimensions of this fine sofa are the same as a Howard & Sons Grantley model as is its construction.
William James Antiques

Retaining the original horsehair and now ready for upholstery. English, Circa 1870.

Dimensions: Height: 96.5 cm - 38 Inches, Width: 198 cm - 78 Inches, Depth: 81.25 cm - 32 Inches, Seat height: 48 cm - 19 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
81.2cm (31.97")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Nineteenth Century Grantley Sofa to the 19th Century.

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William James Antiques
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A nineteenth-century Grantley sofa featuring olive green upholstery, scrolled arms, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Grantley sofa featuring olive green upholstery, scrolled arms, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Wonderful 19th C Grantley Shaped Sofa

Archive II A nineteenth-century Grantley sofa featuring olive green upholstery, scrolled arms, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Grantley sofa featuring olive green upholstery, scrolled arms, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Grantley sofa featuring olive green upholstery, scrolled arms, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Grantley sofa featuring olive green upholstery, scrolled arms, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. View V
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Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A nineteenth-century Grantley sofa featuring olive green upholstery, scrolled arms, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors.
Wonderful 19th C Grantley Shaped Sofa
Ref: SA1105936
A nineteenth-century Grantley sofa featuring olive green upholstery, scrolled arms, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Hardwood, Silk, Horsehair, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsScrolled arms, Turned wooden legs, Brass castors, Curved backrest
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 198 cm (78 in) x D 81.2 cm (32 in)

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The Grantley style is characterised by its distinctive curved backrest and generous scrolled arms, originating during the Victorian period to provide formal yet comfortable drawing room seating.

Authentic pieces typically feature a sturdy hardwood frame, traditionally constructed from beech or mahogany, hand-tied coil springs, and layered stuffing using natural materials such as horsehair and wool.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-crafted frame construction, traditional joinery methods, handmade metal castors, and the natural ageing of internal webbing and stuffing materials.

This piece can be styled as a statement seating option in a contemporary living room, pairing its classic silhouette with minimalist surroundings or complementary traditional textiles to create a balanced aesthetic.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent textile fading and wood desiccation, alongside regular gentle surface cleaning by a professional conservator.
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