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An 18th Century, Serpentine Front Camel Back Sofa
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An 18th Century, Serpentine Front Camel Back Sofa

18th century
Sold 14 October 2025 · Henry Fowler Antiques
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An extremely comfy, 18th century camel back sofa with a serpentine from with mahogany legs and H-rail, retaining it's original oak stretchers. 

old repair to leg

ready for upholstery.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
212cm (83.46")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Antique Camel Back Sofa to the 18th Century.

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SA1150468
Description
An extremely comfy, 18th century camel back sofa with a serpentine from with mahogany legs and H-rail, retaining it's original oak stretchers. 

old repair to leg

ready for upholstery.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
212cm (83.46")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Antique Camel Back Sofa to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150468
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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An 18th-century camel back sofa featuring exposed wooden frames, scrolled arms, and off-white upholstery in mid-restoration. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An 18th-century camel back sofa featuring exposed wooden frames, scrolled arms, and off-white upholstery in mid-restoration. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An 18th Century, Serpentine Front Camel Back Sofa

Archive II An 18th-century camel back sofa featuring exposed wooden frames, scrolled arms, and off-white upholstery in mid-restoration. View II
Archive III An 18th-century camel back sofa featuring exposed wooden frames, scrolled arms, and off-white upholstery in mid-restoration. View III
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 34
Items Sold 178
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An 18th-century camel back sofa featuring exposed wooden frames, scrolled arms, and off-white upholstery in mid-restoration.
An 18th century, serpentine front camel back sofa
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An 18th-century camel back sofa featuring exposed wooden frames, scrolled arms, and off-white upholstery in mid-restoration.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Horsehair, Hessian
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Camel back crest, Scrolled arms, H-stretcher base
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 212 cm (83 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

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The camel back sofa originated in 18th-century England, closely associated with the Georgian period and renowned designers like Thomas Chippendale, who popularised its characteristic undulating crest.

Authentic pieces typically feature a hardwood frame made from mahogany, walnut, or oak, constructed with traditional joinery, webbed foundations, and traditional stuffing materials such as horsehair and hessian.

Authentication involves examining the hand-carved frame timbers for age-related patination, checking for hand-forged fixings, inspecting traditional webbing and stuffing layers, and verifying period-accurate joinery techniques.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a contemporary living room by contrasting its classic silhouette with minimalist lighting, neutral walls, and contemporary textured cushions.

Preservation requires keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric degradation, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and using professional conservation methods for cleaning upholstery and timber.
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