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Superb 19th C Hindley & Sons Sofa

19th century
Sold 13 August 2025 · William James Antiques
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A superb 19th century English sofa by Hindley & Sons, having a shapely frame strong frame with a sprung seat and orignal horsehair. The whole raised on 4 oversized bulbous Walnut legs with wonderful oversized original high quality brass castors, stamped Hindley & Sons. Now ready for its new topcoat, lovely condition throughout. English, Circa 1850.

Dimensions: Height: 86.5 cm - 34 Inches, Width: 201 cm - 79 Inches, Depth: 78.5 cm - 31 Inches

Charles Hindley & Sons (1820 – 1892) provided high quality and beautifully designed pieces, they were known for their Gothic Revival and Aesthetic designs which were highly fashionable at the time. The company received a Royal Warrant of Appointment and exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 to name a few. The firm was established at 31–32 Berners Street, London and later moved to Oxford Street when they took over the well acclaimed furniture makers Miles & Edwards in 1844. Their furniture is held in high regard due to its superior quality and is now highly collectible.

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this 19th Century Upholstered Sofa to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
201cm (79.13")
Depth
78.5cm (30.91")
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SA1144935
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A superb 19th century English sofa by Hindley & Sons, having a shapely frame strong frame with a sprung seat and orignal horsehair.
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The whole raised on 4 oversized bulbous Walnut legs with wonderful oversized original high quality brass castors, stamped Hindley & Sons.
William James Antiques

Now ready for its new topcoat, lovely condition throughout. English, Circa 1850.

fig 1. An antique nineteenth-century sofa featuring a dark blue upholstered backrest and exposed Hessian seat base, supported by turned wooden legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Superb 19th C Hindley & Sons Sofa

Dimensions: Height: 86.5 cm - 34 Inches, Width: 201 cm - 79 Inches, Depth: 78.5 cm - 31 Inches

Charles Hindley & Sons (1820 – 1892) provided high quality and beautifully designed pieces, they were known for their Gothic Revival and Aesthetic designs which were highly fashionable at the time. The company received a Royal Warrant of Appointment and exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 to name a few. The firm was established at 31–32 Berners Street, London and later moved to Oxford Street when they took over the well acclaimed furniture makers Miles & Edwards in 1844. Their furniture is held in high regard due to its superior quality and is now highly collectible.

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this 19th Century Upholstered Sofa to the 19th Century.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
201cm (79.13")
Depth
78.5cm (30.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1144935
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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An antique nineteenth-century sofa featuring a dark blue upholstered backrest and exposed Hessian seat base, supported by turned wooden legs with brass castors.
Superb 19th C Hindley & Sons Sofa
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An antique nineteenth-century sofa featuring a dark blue upholstered backrest and exposed Hessian seat base, supported by turned wooden legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Hessian, Cotton, Brass
  • ColourDark Blue
  • MotifsScrolled arms, Turned legs, Brass castors, Curved backrest
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 201 cm (79 in) x D 78.5 cm (31 in)

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Nineteenth-century sofas typically feature curved wooden frames, scrolled arms, and deep seating, reflecting the eclectic revival styles and industrial manufacturing advances of the Victorian era.

These pieces were constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring traditional hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and heavy linen or Hessian foundations.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery methods, handmade ferrous tacks, maker stamps or paper labels, and natural wear patterns consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

Pairing a nineteenth-century sofa with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a balanced interior, allowing the historical silhouette and craftsmanship to act as a focal point.

Preservation involves keeping the wooden frame out of direct sunlight, treating exposed wood with appropriate microcrystalline wax, and using professional conservation cleaning for delicate fabrics.
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