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A Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Sofa
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
for sale €9,360     $10,160
£8,000
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A Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Sofa

19th century
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Constructed in mahogany, which has been excellently and comprehensively carved; rising from cabriole front legs, with ball & claw feet, having foliate carved knees adorned with 'C' scrolls, and swept cabriole legs to the rear; the long padded seat upholstered in fabric with braided trim; the tripartite back support with swept uprights, channelled and carved with foliates, terminating in 'paper scroll' ears, wth conjoining serpentine toprail, also richly carved, and housing complex and exuberant interlaced splats; the arms of dished and swept 'shepherds crook' form, terminating in scrolls.

English, Circa 1890

See ‘British Furniture 1820 to 1920’ by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 458-459, illus. figs. 9.29-30, for a discussion of the Westwood Park chairs, sofa and their 19th century adaptations.

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
147.5cm (58.07")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Settee to the Victorian era.

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SA1141641
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3286
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description
Constructed in mahogany, which has been excellently and comprehensively carved; rising from cabriole front legs, with ball & claw feet, having foliate carved knees adorned with 'C' scrolls, and swept cabriole legs to the rear; the long padded seat upholstered in fabric with braided trim; the tripartite back support with swept uprights, channelled and carved with foliates, terminating in 'paper scroll' ears, wth conjoining serpentine toprail, also richly carved, and housing complex and exuberant interlaced splats; the arms of dished and swept 'shepherds crook' form, terminating in scrolls.
fig 1. A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat.
fig 1. A Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Sofa

English, Circa 1890

See ‘British Furniture 1820 to 1920’ by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 458-459, illus. figs. 9.29-30, for a discussion of the Westwood Park chairs, sofa and their 19th century adaptations.

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
147.5cm (58.07")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Settee to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141641
Dealers Internal Ref
3286
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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Archive I A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat.

A Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Sofa

Archive II A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat.
Archive V A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat. View VI
Archive VII A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat. View VII
Archive VIII A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat. View VIII
Archive IX A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat. View IX
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A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat.
A Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Sofa
Ref: SA1141641
A Chippendale style dark mahogany triple chair-back settee featuring intricate pierced splats, carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and a beige upholstered seat.
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Chippendale furniture is an 18th-century English style created by cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, combining mid-18th-century Rococo, Gothic, and Chinese influences. Key hallmarks include intricate carved back splats, serpentine top rails, cabriole legs, and ball-and-claw feet.

These seating pieces are traditionally constructed from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany due to its fine grain, strength, and suitability for detailed hand carving. Secondary woods such as pine or oak were typically used for frame interiors, with upholstery stuffed using horsehair, burlap, and cotton.

Look for hand-carved decorative elements, traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, and natural wood oxidisation inside the joints. Genuine period or high-quality revival items display substantial weight due to dense mahogany and precise fretwork along the back splats.

Position the settee in an entryway, formal drawing room, or along a wide hallway as a focal anchor piece. Updating the upholstery with neutral, textured linen or contemporary velvet balances the dark, ornate mahogany carving with modern decorative schemes.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax paste annually to nourish the finish and maintain lustre. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent wood shrinkage, cracking, or fabric fading.
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