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Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Occasional Settee
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Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Occasional Settee

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

Aesthetic movement ebonised occasional settee

Upholstered in red velvet with buttoned back, ebonised fluted spindles and legs, on brass and ceramic patent castors. Retains the traditional upholstery and springs in good order.

English, circa 1880

The crisp lines of the late nineteenth century Aesthetic design with ebonised finish and highlighted in gold. These little settees or parlour sofas are the height of a slipper chair and make excellent bedroom furniture.

73cm H, 118cm W, 82cm D, the seat 38cm H.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Settee to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167101
Dealers Internal Reference
LB15511
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
Aesthetic movement ebonised occasional settee
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Upholstered in red velvet with buttoned back, ebonised fluted spindles and legs, on brass and ceramic patent castors.
Baggott & Co.

Retains the traditional upholstery and springs in good order.

fig 1. An Aesthetic Movement ebonised wooden settee featuring red velvet button-back upholstery, turned spindle supports, and turned legs on ceramic castors.
fig 1. Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Occasional Settee

English, circa 1880

The crisp lines of the late nineteenth century Aesthetic design with ebonised finish and highlighted in gold. These little settees or parlour sofas are the height of a slipper chair and make excellent bedroom furniture.

73cm H, 118cm W, 82cm D, the seat 38cm H.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Settee to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167101
Dealers Internal Ref
LB15511
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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Archive I An Aesthetic Movement ebonised wooden settee featuring red velvet button-back upholstery, turned spindle supports, and turned legs on ceramic castors.

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Occasional Settee

Archive II An Aesthetic Movement ebonised wooden settee featuring red velvet button-back upholstery, turned spindle supports, and turned legs on ceramic castors. View II
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Telephone 07881 823 369
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Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

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An Aesthetic Movement ebonised wooden settee featuring red velvet button-back upholstery, turned spindle supports, and turned legs on ceramic castors.
Aesthetic movement ebonised occasional settee
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An Aesthetic Movement ebonised wooden settee featuring red velvet button-back upholstery, turned spindle supports, and turned legs on ceramic castors.
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  • ObjectSettees & Sofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Velvet, Brass, Ceramic
  • ColourRed, Black
  • MotifsButton back tufting, Turned spindles, Ebonised finish, Ceramic castors
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 118 cm (46 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

This nineteenth-century Aesthetic Movement occasional settee is an English piece from circa 1880, styled as a parlour sofa with crisp lines. The timber frame has an ebonised finish highlighted in gold, paired with vibrant red velvet upholstery on the button-backed upper rail and deep seat. Details include a row of ebonised fluted spindles supporting the backrest, turned legs with fluted carving, and brass fittings on white ceramic patent castors. Traditional upholstery and springs remain in good order. The piece measures 73 cm high, 118 cm wide, and 82 cm deep, with a seat height of 38 cm. Standing low at the height of a slipper chair, it serves as excellent bedroom furniture or functions as an accent seating option in a traditional living space or dressing room today.

FAQs

Originating in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement furniture emphasizes art for arts sake, often featuring ebonised timber, delicate spindles, gilded details, and influences from Japanese design.

These settees typically feature hardwood stained black to imitate ebony, paired with luxury upholstery fabrics such as velvet or silk damsk, supported by turned wooden frames and brass or ceramic castors.

Authentic pieces show natural wear where the black stain thins over time to reveal the natural grain underneath, along with period-appropriate joinery techniques and original brass or porcelain castors.

An ebonised settee works as a focal point in an entryway, bedroom, or living area, where its dark frame and bold upholstery complement neutral colour palettes or rich jewel-toned schemes.

Dust the ebonised woodwork regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners. Vacuum the velvet upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment and position the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.
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