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Early 20th C Portman Sofa in Colefax & Fowler.
William James Antiques
for sale €7,956     $8,636
£6,800

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Early 20th C Portman Sofa in Colefax & Fowler.

1920 - 1940
Description

An early 20th century sofa by Portman Upholstery. This shapely sofa is nearly identical to a Howard & Sons Bridgewater. Having a sprung seat with original horsehair, down feather filled back and seat cushions, offering ultimate comfort. The whole raised on upholstered tapered legs with brass castors. Having a beautiful vintage quilted loose cover in Colefax and Fowler fabric. Super country house condition throughout. English, Circa 1930.

Dimensions: Height: 87.5 cm - 34 1/2 Inches, Width: 167.5 cm - 66 Inches, Depth: 101.5 - 40 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
167.5cm (65.94")
Depth
101.5cm (39.96")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Colefax Fowler Floral Sofa to the 1930s.

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Description
An early 20th century sofa by Portman Upholstery. This shapely sofa is nearly identical to a Howard & Sons Bridgewater.
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Having a sprung seat with original horsehair, down feather filled back and seat cushions, offering ultimate comfort.
William James Antiques

The whole raised on upholstered tapered legs with brass castors. Having a beautiful vintage quilted loose cover in Colefax and Fowler fabric. Super country house condition throughout. English, Circa 1930.

Dimensions: Height: 87.5 cm - 34 1/2 Inches, Width: 167.5 cm - 66 Inches, Depth: 101.5 - 40 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
167.5cm (65.94")
Depth
101.5cm (39.96")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Colefax Fowler Floral Sofa to the 1930s.

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SA1135168
William James Antiques
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A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base.
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Archive I A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base.

Early 20th C Portman Sofa in Colefax & Fowler.

Archive II A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base. View II
Archive III A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base.
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Archive VI A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base. View VI
Archive VII A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base. View VII
Archive VIII A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base. View VIII
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William James Antiques
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base.
Early 20th C Portman Sofa In Colefax & Fowler.
Ref: SA1135168
A two-seater upholstered sofa in sage green floral chintz fabric featuring a quilted texture and a fully skirted base.
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FAQs

A Portman sofa is traditionally defined by its classic English proportions, deep seats, soft rolled arms, and a fully skirted base, frequently specified for traditional country house interiors.

Traditional English upholstery utilises tightly woven cotton or linen chintz fabric fitted over a hardwood frame, incorporating hand-tied sprung seat construction and natural wool or feather fillings.

Look for heavy timber framing, traditional coil springs lashed with jute twine, horsehair or natural fibre padding, and hand-stitched piping or tailored skirt details rather than modern synthetic foam.

Pair a floral chintz sofa with plain, textured soft furnishings, neutral wall tones, and dark wood side tables to balance the detailed pattern without visual clutter.

Vacuum upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment, position the piece away from direct sunlight to minimise colour fading, and clean spills promptly using specialist dry fabric cleaners.
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