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19th C Shapely George II Style Sofa
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for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850

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19th C Shapely George II Style Sofa

19th century
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A shapely small sofa in the George II style, dating from the late 19th century. Having a sprung seat with scrolled arms and retaining the original horsehair. The whole raised on mahogany carbriole legs with good colour and patina. Lovely proportions throughout, professionally re-upholstered and now ready for its new topcoat. English, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 90 cm - 35 1/2 Inches, Width: 132 cm - 52 Inches, Depth: 75 cm - 29 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
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William James Antiques has dated this George II Style Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1129821
Description
A shapely small sofa in the George II style, dating from the late 19th century. Having a sprung seat with scrolled arms and retaining the original horsehair. The whole raised on mahogany carbriole legs with good colour and patina. Lovely proportions throughout, professionally re-upholstered and now ready for its new topcoat. English, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 90 cm - 35 1/2 Inches, Width: 132 cm - 52 Inches, Depth: 75 cm - 29 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this George II Style Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1129821
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A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric.
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Archive I A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric.

19th C Shapely George II Style Sofa

Archive II A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric. View II
Archive III A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric. View VII
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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric.
19th C Shapely George II Style Sofa
Ref: SA1129821
A 19th-century George II style two-seater sofa featuring dark wood cabriole legs, scroll arms, and exposed hessian lining over black upholstery fabric.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Hessian, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Scroll arms, Pad feet, Shaped back
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This nineteenth-century George II style sofa stands as an English country house settee measuring 90 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 75 cm deep. The frame employs warm brown mahogany cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, supporting a sprung seat and scroll arms with exposed horsehair and hessian lining under a black fabric covering. The exposed wooden framework reveals natural grain variations and signs of historic wear, complementing the shaped back and traditional proportions. Positioned for use in a living room, study, or drawing room, this piece accommodates two sitters while awaiting a final decorative topcoat to match individual interior schemes. The exposed structural elements display authentic craftsmanship from the late Victorian period, offering a classic seating option for traditional and transitional interior layouts.

FAQs

George II style seating from the mid-18th century and later revival periods is recognised for carved cabriole legs, pad or ball-and-claw feet, and outward-scrolling armrests. Sofas of this style typically feature upholstered backs and seats with structured wooden frameworks.

Authentic Georgian and Georgian Revival seating relies on solid timber frameworks, typically walnut or mahogany for exposed legs. Internal construction traditionally incorporates jute webbing, hessian lining, coiled springs, and natural fillings such as horsehair.

19th-century revival pieces feature hand-carved joinery details, hand-sawn timber framing, and age-consistent wear to the exposed feet and legs. Look for traditional mortise and tenon joints alongside evidence of historical upholstery techniques beneath fabric layers.

A classic George II style settee provides architectural structure when paired with contemporary minimalist interiors or eclectic schemes. Re-upholstering in modern textured linens or bold velvets bridges historical form with modern interior design aesthetics.

Dust exposed timber legs regularly with a soft cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish periodically to preserve the patina. Keep original carcass structures in low-humidity environments to avoid wood shrinkage or joint loosening.
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