What characterises a Georgian style settee?

Georgian style settees feature classical proportions, serpentine or camelback cresting, scrolled arms, and carved hardwood legs such as cabriole or square tapered forms. Revival pieces from the early 20th century faithfully reproduce these 18th-century design hallmarks.

What materials and construction techniques are typical for Georgian revival seating?

Frames are constructed from solid hardwoods like beech, oak, or mahogany, often paired with traditional webbed and coil-sprung seat construction. Upholstery frequently utilises heavy damask, brocade, or velvet woven fabrics featuring floral motifs.

How can one distinguish a Georgian revival settee from an 18th-century original?

Revival pieces from the early 20th century display more uniform woodworking, modern upholstery fasteners under fabric trim, and standardized frame dimensions compared to hand-carved 18th-century originals.

How do you style a yellow damask settee in a modern interior?

Anchor the settee against neutral plaster or dark painted walls to allow the patterned fabric to stand out, pairing it with contemporary side tables or brass lighting to balance traditional and modern elements.

What is the best way to clean and preserve vintage damask upholstery?

Vacuum the fabric regularly using a soft brush attachment to remove dust, keep the settee away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and address spills immediately with a clean dry absorbent cloth without rubbing.

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Early 20th Century Georgian Style Settee

Name: Early 20th Century Georgian Style Settee
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1141297
Price: 765 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this wonderful Early 20th Century Georgian Style three seater Settee.

Dating 1900 ish and all raised on these Cabriole front legs, having this high back with a Camel shaped top rail with wings and roll top arms. A fully sprung seat with sprung front, and having three seat cushions. It has not been newly reupholstered by us, as we have taken it in part exchange from a Private buyer / deal. All upholstered in this Gold colour Velour fabric in great condition, apart from a little faded on the top of the arms and wings. Seat cushions zipped with Good hollow fiber interiors.

Seat Height 46cm

Original polish plus patina they are this medium mahogany Colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, or WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

173cm (68.11")

Depth

76cm (29.92")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Georgian Style Damask Settee to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1141297

Dealers Internal Reference

00941

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this wonderful Early 20th Century Georgian Style three seater Settee.

“

Dating 1900 ish and all raised on these Cabriole front legs, having this high back with a Camel shaped top rail with wings and roll top arms.

Brookside Antiques

A fully sprung seat with sprung front, and having three seat cushions. It has not been newly reupholstered by us, as we have taken it in part exchange from a Private buyer / deal. All upholstered in this Gold colour Velour fabric in great condition, apart from a little faded on the top of the arms and wings. Seat cushions zipped with Good hollow fiber interiors.

fig 1. An early 20th-century Georgian style three-seater settee upholstered in yellow floral damask fabric with a serpentine crest back and scrolled arms. — fig 1. Early 20th Century Georgian Style Settee

Seat Height 46cm

Original polish plus patina they are this medium mahogany Colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, or WhatsApp 07851385634

fig 2. An early 20th-century Georgian style three-seater settee upholstered in yellow floral damask fabric with a serpentine crest back and scrolled arms. — fig 2. Early 20th Century Georgian Style Settee

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. An early 20th-century Georgian style three-seater settee upholstered in yellow floral damask fabric with a serpentine crest back and scrolled arms. — fig 3. Early 20th Century Georgian Style Settee

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. An early 20th-century Georgian style three-seater settee upholstered in yellow floral damask fabric with a serpentine crest back and scrolled arms. — fig 4. Early 20th Century Georgian Style Settee

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. An early 20th-century Georgian style three-seater settee upholstered in yellow floral damask fabric with a serpentine crest back and scrolled arms. — fig 5. Early 20th Century Georgian Style Settee

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. An early 20th-century Georgian style three-seater settee upholstered in yellow floral damask fabric with a serpentine crest back and scrolled arms. — fig 6. Early 20th Century Georgian Style Settee

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.