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Early 20th C. Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa
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Early 20th C. Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
Description

An elegantly shaped Chinese Chippendale-style camelback sofa in the manner of William Vile. With a mahogany frame having scrolled arms with carved flowers, rosettes, acanthus leaves and shell motifs. Complemented by C-scroll brackets to the legs.

In wonderful original condition and seemingly having been very lightly used. The upholstery is in excellent order with barely a mark to speak of and the frame is solid with no loose joints. Two small chips to the inside of the rear legs, but these in no way distract from this stunning statement piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Sofa to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1174830
Dealers Internal Reference
388
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Description
An elegantly shaped Chinese Chippendale-style camelback sofa in the manner of William Vile.
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With a mahogany frame having scrolled arms with carved flowers, rosettes, acanthus leaves and shell motifs.
M Cross Antiques

Complemented by C-scroll brackets to the legs.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs.
fig 1. Early 20th C. Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa

In wonderful original condition and seemingly having been very lightly used. The upholstery is in excellent order with barely a mark to speak of and the frame is solid with no loose joints. Two small chips to the inside of the rear legs, but these in no way distract from this stunning statement piece.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Sofa to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174830
Dealers Internal Ref
388
M Cross Antiques
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We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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Archive I An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs.

Early 20th C. Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa

Archive II An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs. View II
Archive III An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs.
Archive V An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs. View V
Archive VI An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs. View VI
Archive VII An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs. View VII
Archive VIII An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs. View VIII
Archive IX An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs. View IX
Archive X An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs. View X
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An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs.
Early 20th C. Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa
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An early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale style camelback sofa upholstered in light blue velvet with a hand-carved mahogany frame and fretwork legs.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Chippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet
  • ColourBlue, Dark Brown
  • MotifsCamelback backrest, Rolled arms, Blind fretwork carving, Corner spandrels
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 210 cm (83 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

This early twentieth-century Chinese Chippendale revival style camelback sofa dates from the Edwardian period. The mahogany frame has a dark brown finish and displays blind fretwork carving, acanthus leaves, shell motifs, rosettes, and C-scroll brackets on the legs, complemented by scrolled arms and three separate seat cushions. The sofa is upholstered in light blue velvet and includes two matching scatter pillows. The overall dimensions measure 110 cm high, 210 cm wide, and 72 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a traditional living room, drawing room, or reception space, this piece provides comfortable seating for multiple people. The solid frame and soft fabric create a welcoming centrepiece for an English country house interior, while the intricate woodwork adds visual texture to the setting.

FAQs

Emerging in the 18th century and revived in the early 20th century, Chinese Chippendale style incorporates East Asian decorative elements, such as lattice fretwork, pagoda motifs, and straight carved legs, into traditional English cabinetmaking.

These sofas usually feature dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany for the exposed frame and legs, paired with traditional webbed and sprung internal upholstery frames covered in woven fabrics or velvet.

Look for hand-carved fretwork details, solid mahogany timber displaying natural age patination, carved corner spandrels at leg joints, and traditional upholstery construction methods beneath the fabric.

A Chippendale camelback sofa acts as a structured focal point in a formal sitting room or spacious hallway, complementing modern minimalist decor when upholstered in crisp fabrics or balancing broader period interior schemes.

Dust the carved woodwork regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically along the grain, while vacuuming the fabric upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation.
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