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Early 20th Century Country House Camel Back Country House Sofa
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Early 20th Century Country House Camel Back Country House Sofa

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 February 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
This “Early 20th Century Country House Camel Back Country House Sofa” found a buyer.

It was listed by Desired Effect Antiques Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

An early 20th century country house camel back sofa. This could make a generous 2 seater with 2 large feather cushions or a snug 3 seater with 3 added.

Structurally in good order and requiring upholstery with some of the seat webbing having split at the base.

seat height (without cushion) 39cm

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Camel Back Sofa to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
95cm (37.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1111108
Dealers Internal Reference
1369
Description
An early 20th century country house camel back sofa. This could make a generous 2 seater with 2 large feather cushions or a snug 3 seater with 3 added.
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Structurally in good order and requiring upholstery with some of the seat webbing having split at the base.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

seat height (without cushion) 39cm

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Camel Back Sofa to the 1920s.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
198cm (77.95")
Depth
95cm (37.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111108
Dealers Internal Ref
1369
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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An early 20th century camel back sofa upholstered in muted green fabric with scroll arms and turned wooden castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 20th century camel back sofa upholstered in muted green fabric with scroll arms and turned wooden castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Country House Camel Back Country House Sofa

Archive II An early 20th century camel back sofa upholstered in muted green fabric with scroll arms and turned wooden castors. View II
Archive III An early 20th century camel back sofa upholstered in muted green fabric with scroll arms and turned wooden castors. View III
Archive IV An early 20th century camel back sofa upholstered in muted green fabric with scroll arms and turned wooden castors. View IV
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Telephone 07926 880796
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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 764
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Location: Carlinghow mills, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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An early 20th century camel back sofa upholstered in muted green fabric with scroll arms and turned wooden castors.
Early 20th Century Country House Camel Back Country House Sofa
Ref: SA1111108
An early 20th century camel back sofa upholstered in muted green fabric with scroll arms and turned wooden castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional English Country House
  • MaterialWood, Upholstery Fabric, Brass
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsCamel back arch, Scroll arms, Piping trim, Turned feet with castors
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 198 cm (78 in) x D 95 cm (37 in)

The camel back style features a distinctive convex curve on the upper backrest, which rises in the middle and slopes gracefully down toward the arms.

These pieces typically feature a sturdy hardwood frame, traditionally made from beech or oak, traditionally stuffed with natural materials such as horsehair, wool, and cotton wadding.

Authenticity is generally identified through traditional hand-tied coil springing, traditional joinery methods, hand-stitching, and age-appropriate wear to the timber and upholstery components.

Pairing this traditional silhouette with minimalist contemporary decor, clean-lined side tables, and neutral walls creates a balanced, sophisticated living space.

Preserve the fabric by regular gentle vacuuming with a low-suction attachment, keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and employing professional textile cleaners for maintenance.
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