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1930s Deep Seated Country House Sofa
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for sale €3,487     $3,785
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1930s Deep Seated Country House Sofa

1920 - 1940
Description

Very deep seated 1930s English country house sofa. Sprung seat and back with cut out corners and scroll arms. Standing on turned bun feet. We would recommend two feather seat cushions.

Height to back: 75cm - 29.5"

Depth: 95cm - 375"

Width: 190cm - 75"

Height to seat: 44cm - 17.5"

Width of seat: 157cm - 62"

Depth of seat: 81cm - 32"

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
95cm (37.40")
Declaration

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this 1930s Deep Seated Sofa to the 1930s.

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SA1156195
Dealers Internal Reference
C1261
Description
Very deep seated 1930s English country house sofa. Sprung seat and back with cut out corners and scroll arms. Standing on turned bun feet. We would recommend two feather seat cushions.

Height to back: 75cm - 29.5"

Depth: 95cm - 375"

Width: 190cm - 75"

Height to seat: 44cm - 17.5"

Width of seat: 157cm - 62"

Depth of seat: 81cm - 32"

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
95cm (37.40")
Date of Manufacture

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this 1930s Deep Seated Sofa to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156195
Dealers Internal Ref
C1261
Claire Langley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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A 1930s deep-seated country house sofa frame upholstered in natural hessian and calico with turned wooden feet on brass castors.
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Archive I A 1930s deep-seated country house sofa frame upholstered in natural hessian and calico with turned wooden feet on brass castors.

1930s Deep Seated Country House Sofa

Archive II A 1930s deep-seated country house sofa frame upholstered in natural hessian and calico with turned wooden feet on brass castors. View II
Archive III A 1930s deep-seated country house sofa frame upholstered in natural hessian and calico with turned wooden feet on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A 1930s deep-seated country house sofa frame upholstered in natural hessian and calico with turned wooden feet on brass castors. View IV
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Claire Langley Antiques
Telephone 01780 592599 or 07752 919 172
Location
Hallidays Yard
Radcliffe Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 1ED
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/clairelangley
Verified Since May 2011
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Claire Langley Antiques
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A 1930s deep-seated country house sofa frame upholstered in natural hessian and calico with turned wooden feet on brass castors.
1930s Deep Seated Country House Sofa
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A 1930s deep-seated country house sofa frame upholstered in natural hessian and calico with turned wooden feet on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialBeech, Hessian, Calico, Brass
  • ColourNatural Tan
  • MotifsRolled arms, Shaped backrest, Turned feet with brass castors, Deep seat depth
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 190 cm (75 in) x D 95 cm (37 in)

This deep-seated 1930s English country house sofa follows the traditional English country house style. The construction employs beech, hessian, calico, and brass, presenting a natural tan colour scheme. Notable details include a shaped backrest, cut-out corners, scroll arms, a sprung seat and back, and turned bun feet fitted with brass castors. Measuring 75 cm high, 190 cm wide, and 95 cm deep, the piece provides substantial proportions for everyday sitting. Placement suits reception rooms and large living spaces as a central seating option, where it functions alongside side tables and floor lamps. Buyers can complete the upholstery with fabric finishes and two feather seat cushions to match individual interior palettes. The frame arrives ready for final reupholstery while maintaining its structural period form and support systems.

FAQs

During the 1930s, English country house sofas were designed with deep proportions, low profile seating, and rolled arms to prioritise comfort. They frequently featured internal coil spring construction and soft cushion fillings, reflecting a period of relaxed leisure furniture.

Sofas from this era were typically constructed using solid beech or oak frames, hand-tied steel coil springs, natural jute webbing, and horsehair or flock padding. The base structure was secured with heavy woven hessian before applying final lining fabrics such as calico.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit solid hardwood internal frames, hand-tacked jute burlap beneath the seat, original brass castors, and low, generous seat depths proportioned for informal lounging.

A 1930s sofa can be recovered in contemporary wool, linen, or velvet upholstery to integrate into modern schemes. Pairing its classic curved outline with minimalist lighting or structured side tables creates a balanced contrast between historic forms and modern utility.

To preserve structural integrity, avoid placing upholstered seating directly adjacent to heat sources or prolonged direct sunlight. Light vacuuming of inner fabrics and applying wax polish to exposed turned timber legs helps maintain original finishes.
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