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A Victorian Walnut Sofa
Robert Dee
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Robert Dee

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A Victorian Walnut Sofa

19th century
For Sale by Robert Dee
Description

A superb Victorian Walnut framed sofa,recently upholstered in a pale gold and off white coloured material.

With a carved crested top rail to the sofa and deep buttoned back and sides, the whole standing on cabriole supports and legs. In very good condition throughout.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
196cm (77.17")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Walnut Buttoned Sofa to the Victorian era.

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SA1171890
Description
A superb Victorian Walnut framed sofa,recently upholstered in a pale gold and off white coloured material.
With a carved crested top rail to the sofa and deep buttoned back and sides, the whole standing on cabriole supports and legs.
Robert Dee

In very good condition throughout.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
196cm (77.17")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Walnut Buttoned Sofa to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171890
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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Location
North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 94
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Robert Dee
Verified Since May 2022
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Location: North Carlton, Nr Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2RR, United Kingdom
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A Victorian carved walnut sofa featuring a curved, deep-buttoned back upholstered in a yellow patterned fabric resting on short cabriole legs.
A Victorian Walnut Sofa
Ref: SA1171890
A Victorian carved walnut sofa featuring a curved, deep-buttoned back upholstered in a yellow patterned fabric resting on short cabriole legs.
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Victorian Rococo Revival seating, prominent from the mid-nineteenth century, features anatomical curves, deep buttoned upholstery, serpentine front rails, and naturalistic carved timber frames inspired by eighteenth-century French designs.

These sofas were typically crafted with solid walnut, mahogany, or rosewood frames. Internal construction relied on hand-tied coil springs, webbed bases, and natural fillings such as horsehair and wool, covered in silk damasks, velvets, or heavy brocades.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved embellishments showing slight variations, hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, original brass or ceramic castors, and a rich wood patina that builds naturally in low-wear areas over decades.

A Victorian sofa works as a focal architectural piece when paired with minimalist modern side tables, contemporary artwork, or simple linen drapery to balance the elaborate wood carving and button-tufted upholstery.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually along the grain. Keep upholstery out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and vacuum gently using a brush attachment.
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