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18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
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for sale €3,978     $4,318
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18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa

18th century
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An 18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa or Settee.

This excellent sofa is designed to comfortably seat three people and has a carved show-wood walnut frame. The outscrolling arms and serpentine apron are carved with scroll work and foliage and it has attained a beautiful colour and patination.

Stripped out to an under-finish and ready for the client's choice of outer fabric, it could also be left as-is for a contemporary look if preferred and has three removable squab cushions. Standing on eight legs, it is particularly sturdy and well made.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
181cm (71.26")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this 18th Century Walnut Sofa to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1136940
Dealers Internal Reference
3599
Description
An 18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa or Settee.
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This excellent sofa is designed to comfortably seat three people and has a carved show-wood walnut frame.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The outscrolling arms and serpentine apron are carved with scroll work and foliage and it has attained a beautiful colour and patination.

fig 1. An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs.
fig 1. 18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa

Stripped out to an under-finish and ready for the client's choice of outer fabric, it could also be left as-is for a contemporary look if preferred and has three removable squab cushions. Standing on eight legs, it is particularly sturdy and well made.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
181cm (71.26")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this 18th Century Walnut Sofa to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136940
Dealers Internal Ref
3599
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs.
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Archive I An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs.

18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa

Archive II An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs. View X
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 153
Items Sold 1,013
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs.
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Ref: SA1136940
An 18th-century Italian carved walnut sofa featuring a triple-curved serpentine backrest, neutral linen upholstery, and an ornate apron supported by eight cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period18th century
  • StyleItalian Rococo
  • MaterialWalnut, Linen
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine crest rail, cabriole legs, carved seat rail, scrolled armrests
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 181 cm (71 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This 18th-century Italian Rococo sofa is constructed from warm brown walnut with a visible grain and natural patina on the exposed wooden frame. The triple-curved serpentine backrest and three removable squab cushions are upholstered in neutral beige linen, finished with rows of individual upholstery tacks along the edges. Outscrolling armrests terminate in carved volutes, while the seat rail displays elaborate relief carving with scrollwork and foliage motifs. Eight cabriole legs support the structure, terminating in scrolled or pad feet. The piece measures 102 cm high, 181 cm wide, and 70 cm deep. Position this substantial settee in a formal living room, drawing room, or grand hallway to seat three people comfortably. The neutral upholstery and warm wood tones integrate easily into traditional, transitional, or contemporary interior schemes. Use it as a central seating element against a wall or paired with antique side tables to create a sophisticated conversational grouping.

FAQs

18th-century Italian Rococo seating features sweeping curved frames, serpentine crest rails, asymmetric hand-carved foliage motifs, and cabriole legs. Designed primarily for formal reception rooms, these pieces favoured lighter proportions and fluid lines compared to earlier Baroque forms.

Frames were typically carved from solid walnut, fruitwood, or beech due to their fine grain and suitability for intricate hand carving. Upholstery traditionally incorporated natural fibre webbings, horsehair padding, and hand-woven linen, silk, or velvet textiles secured with brass tacks.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-hewn wood surfaces, asymmetrical carving details, traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, and uneven patination along the lower frame. Evidence of historical re-upholstery and hand-cut iron nails along the seat rails also indicate period manufacture.

A period walnut sofa pairs effectively with minimalist architecture or contemporary art, providing structural contrast. Re-covering the frame in neutral slubbed linen or modern monochrome fabrics allows the hand-carved timber detail to remain the focal point while harmonising with current colour palettes.

Timber frames should be dusted with a soft, dry cloth and conditioned once or twice a year with beeswax polish to preserve the original patination. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, joint loosening, and fabric fading.
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