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A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish William IV Double Ended Sofa
Yeats Country Antiques
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A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish William IV Double Ended Sofa

19th century
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A very fine early 19th Century Irish William IV well figured mahogany framed double ended sofa. This superb piece is beautifully hand carved with rich patination, grain and is newly re-upholstered in a stunning fabric with fabulous foliate, flowerhead and scroll detail in delicate hues of silvers, greys and golds against cream ground with matching bolster cushions. The shaped back rail features a striking centred panelled cartouche with beaded row detail flanked with gorgeous gadroon carvings of foliate and scroll motifs, finely hand carved in high relief, raised over padded back and seat flanked with padded arm rests with decorative half moon fans and foliate detail to the terminals. The simple moulded and fluted frieze with reeded panelled detail is supported on elegantly tapering, ring turned baluster legs with foliate and sphere motifs, terminating on finely cast brass casters.

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Seat Height: 17.5 in / 44.4 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
218.5cm (86.02")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1153747
Dealers Internal Reference
A4015
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Description
A very fine early 19th Century Irish William IV well figured mahogany framed double ended sofa. This superb piece is beautifully hand carved with rich patination, grain and is newly re-upholstered in a stunning fabric with fabulous foliate, flowerhead and scroll detail in delicate hues of silvers, greys and golds against cream ground with matching bolster cushions. The shaped back rail features a striking centred panelled cartouche with beaded row detail flanked with gorgeous gadroon carvings of foliate and scroll motifs, finely hand carved in high relief, raised over padded back and seat flanked with padded arm rests with decorative half moon fans and foliate detail to the terminals.
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The simple moulded and fluted frieze with reeded panelled detail is supported on elegantly tapering, ring turned baluster legs with foliate and sphere motifs, terminating on finely cast brass casters.
Yeats Country Antiques

Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

Seat Height: 17.5 in / 44.4 cm

Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
218.5cm (86.02")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153747
Dealers Internal Ref
A4015
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery.

A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish William IV Double Ended Sofa

Archive II An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery.
Archive V An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery. View VIII
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Yeats Country Antiques

Yeats Country Antiques
Telephone 00353 872644494
Location
The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery.
A Very Fine Early 19th Century Irish William IV Double Ended Sofa
Ref: SA1153747
An early nineteenth-century William IV mahogany double-ended sofa with carved cresting rail, scrolled arms, bolster cushions, and patterned fabric upholstery.
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The William IV period, spanning approximately 1830 to 1837, bridges the Regency and early Victorian eras. Furniture from this period is defined by substantial proportions, prominent turned or carved legs, bold scrollwork, and rich timber veneers such as mahogany and rosewood.

Sofas from this era were primarily crafted using solid or veneered mahogany frames. The interior upholstery typically featured horsehair padding, webbed seat foundations, coiled springs, and luxury textiles such as wool damask, silk, or heavy brocade.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy hand-carved timber detailing, symmetrical outward-curving scroll arms, and integrated brass castors on turned legs. Look for traditional joinery techniques, original timber oxidisation beneath the frame, and historical upholstery fittings.

Place the sofa as a focal point in a formal drawing room or spacious hallway. Complement the dark mahogany frame with neutral wall tones, modern lighting fixtures, and textured cushions to balance historical grandeur with contemporary restraint.

Keep the timber frame away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage or fading. Apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain once or twice a year, and clean the upholstery using a soft brush attachment on a low-vacuum setting.
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