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Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee
Elmgarden
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Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee

19th century
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Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee

The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back with Scroll Arms and a long curved back rail, it is a very nice quality sofa and has a slight serpentine shape to the front with cabriole legs and scrolled feet, the settee back is fully buttoned, the upholstery is not new but it is in very acceptable condition

The Chaise is 75” long, 36” high and 33” deep (seat height 16")

ST127

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
192cm (75.59")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Spoon Back Sofa to the 1890s.

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SA1146246
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ST127
Description
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee

The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back with Scroll Arms and a long curved back rail, it is a very nice quality sofa and has a slight serpentine shape to the front with cabriole legs and scrolled feet, the settee back is fully buttoned, the upholstery is not new but it is in very acceptable condition

The Chaise is 75” long, 36” high and 33” deep (seat height 16")

ST127

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
192cm (75.59")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Spoon Back Sofa to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146246
Dealers Internal Ref
ST127
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A Victorian double spoon-back settee featuring a polished mahogany frame with deep-buttoned green patterned fabric upholstery.
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee
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A Victorian double spoon-back settee featuring a polished mahogany frame with deep-buttoned green patterned fabric upholstery.
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A double spoon-back sofa is a 19th-century seating design characterised by two contoured, spoon-shaped backrests linked by a central carved join. This style emerged during the mid-Victorian era, offering a distinctive serpentine profile designed for formal drawing rooms.

These frames were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, chosen for their durability and dense grain suitable for detailed carving. Interior construction typically utilized coil springs, jute webbing, and natural horsehair padding beneath buttoned fabric or leather upholstery.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved wood frames with crisp detailing, original joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, and serpentine front rails. They often display cabriole or turned legs, sometimes fitted with original brass castors, and show evidence of hand-stitched webbed seat construction beneath.

A Victorian settee functions well as a focal point in contemporary living rooms, hallways, or master bedrooms. Positioning the piece against a neutral wall backdrop or contrasting it with modern minimalist furnishings allows the carved wooden frame and silhouette to stand out.

Maintain the timber frame by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish occasionally along the wood grain. Vacuum the fabric upholstery using a soft brush attachment and position the settee away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood movement and fabric fading.
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