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Victorian Carved and Turned Mahogany Settee
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Victorian Carved and Turned Mahogany Settee

19th century
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A lovely two seater settee mahogany.

Height 89cm

Depth 64 cm

Length 132 cm

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Highmeads Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Settee to the Victorian era.

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SA1110422
Description
A lovely two seater settee mahogany.

Height 89cm

Depth 64 cm

Length 132 cm

Please contact me for shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

Highmeads Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Settee to the Victorian era.

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SA1110422
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A Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved crest rails, twin padded back cushions in red patterned fabric, turned legs on castors, and a wide upholstered seat.
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved crest rails, twin padded back cushions in red patterned fabric, turned legs on castors, and a wide upholstered seat.

Victorian Carved and Turned Mahogany Settee

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A Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved crest rails, twin padded back cushions in red patterned fabric, turned legs on castors, and a wide upholstered seat.
Victorian carved and turned mahogany settee
Ref: SA1110422
A Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved crest rails, twin padded back cushions in red patterned fabric, turned legs on castors, and a wide upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourRed, Dark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Carved crest rail, Padded armrests, Spindle back

This Victorian two-seater settee stands on turned mahogany legs fitted with brass castors and features a carved crest rail above a spindle back with small decorative panels. Two rectangular padded back cushions, upholstered in red patterned fabric with a subtle repeating motif, sit alongside matching padded armrests and a wide seat. The dark brown mahogany frame displays shaped arm supports and detailed woodwork throughout. Measuring 132 cm in length, 64 cm in depth, and 89 cm in height, this piece provides comfortable seating for two people. Such a seating option works well in a traditional living room, a quiet reading corner, or a spacious hallway. The compact proportions suit period properties as well as contemporary interiors seeking a touch of Victorian character. Placed against a neutral wall or near a window, the red upholstery adds a warm focal point to the room while offering functional and decorative appeal.

Victorian settees from the late 19th century typically feature dark hardwood frames, such as mahogany or rosewood, adorned with carved decorative scrollwork, turned legs, and upholstered panels designed for formal reception spaces.

These pieces were crafted primarily from solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, utilizing traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside upholstery supported by steel coil springs or webbing.

Authentic Victorian examples often exhibit hand-carved crest rails, turned front legs on brass castors, evidence of hand-cut joinery on the frame underside, and solid wood construction consistent with 19th-century cabinetmaking methods.

A Victorian settee can serve as a focal point in a hallway, formal living area, or bedroom, balanced alongside neutral contemporary textiles, minimalist artwork, and clean-lined architectural elements.

Preserve the wooden frame by applying beeswax polish periodically, dusting with a soft cloth, and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent timber shrinkage.
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