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A George 111 Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Sofa Circa 1790
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A George 111 Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Sofa Circa 1790

18th century
Sold 4 March 2025 · Macintosh Antiques
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A George 111 Hepplewhite period mahogany sofa circa 1790 of small proportions in excellent solid original condition on 6 small square tapering legs with the original brass castors all round .

Size: 49 inches wide 28 inches deep 38 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Sofa to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125001
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4197
Description
A George 111 Hepplewhite period mahogany sofa circa 1790 of small proportions in excellent solid original condition on 6 small square tapering legs with the original brass castors all round .

Size: 49 inches wide 28 inches deep 38 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Sofa to the 18th Century.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125001
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4197
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A George 111 Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Sofa Circa 1790

Archive II An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors. View II
Archive III An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors. View VII
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
Location
The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 122
Items Sold 4,554
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors.
A George 111 Hepplewhite period mahogany sofa circa 1790
Ref: SA1125001
An 18th-century mahogany framed settee upholstered in deep burgundy velvet with tapering legs and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourBurgundy
  • MotifsCamel back, Tapered legs, Brass castors, Exposed mahogany frame
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

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The Hepplewhite style, popular during the late 18th century, is characterised by elegant, graceful lines, lighter proportions than earlier Georgian designs, and refined use of mahogany, often featuring shield or camel backs and tapered legs.

These pieces typically utilised dense tropical hardwoods like Cuban mahogany for the exposed frames, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and were traditionally stuffed with natural fibres such as horsehair, wool, and linen webbing.

Authentication relies on examining timber patina, hand-cut joinery, tool marks from hand planes, historical upholstery layering methods, and natural wear patterns consistent with age and hand-craftsmanship.

Pairing historical seating with minimalist modern surroundings, neutral walls, and contemporary lighting creates a balanced scheme that highlights the craftsmanship of the antique piece without overwhelming the room.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent timber fading and fabric degradation, and employing professional conservation cleaning for historic textiles.
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