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Antique Sofa Settee
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Antique Sofa Settee

19th century
Description

This wonderful mahogany settee sofa which has a lovely shaped top rail, shaped splats, shaped open arms, fabric covered seat, standing on square tapering legs . This would compliment a bedroom, hallway or lounge .

Dimensions:-

Width 34" 87cm

Depth 16" 41cm

Seat height 15" 38cm

Height 33" 84cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Chippendale Double Chair Back Settee to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09229116
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Fretted double-chair back: late Victorian revival of 18th-century Chippendale patterns.
Diminutive 87 centimetre width: proportioned specifically for Victorian parlour or bedroom use.
Square legs with stretchers: sturdy cabinet construction typical of late 19th-century workshop pieces.
Gentle wear to arm terminals: natural handling from domestic use over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1175588
Description
This wonderful mahogany settee sofa which has a lovely shaped top rail, shaped splats, shaped open arms, fabric covered seat, standing on square tapering legs . This would compliment a bedroom, hallway or lounge .

Dimensions:-

Width 34" 87cm

Depth 16" 41cm

Seat height 15" 38cm

Height 33" 84cm

Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Chippendale Double Chair Back Settee to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09229116
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Fretted double-chair back: late Victorian revival of 18th-century Chippendale patterns.
Diminutive 87 centimetre width: proportioned specifically for Victorian parlour or bedroom use.
Square legs with stretchers: sturdy cabinet construction typical of late 19th-century workshop pieces.
Gentle wear to arm terminals: natural handling from domestic use over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175588
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
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Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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A mahogany Chippendale-style double-chair-back settee featuring intricate carved splats, shaped armrests, and a cream floral patterned upholstered seat.
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Archive I A mahogany Chippendale-style double-chair-back settee featuring intricate carved splats, shaped armrests, and a cream floral patterned upholstered seat.

Antique Sofa Settee

Archive II A mahogany Chippendale-style double-chair-back settee featuring intricate carved splats, shaped armrests, and a cream floral patterned upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A mahogany Chippendale-style double-chair-back settee featuring intricate carved splats, shaped armrests, and a cream floral patterned upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A mahogany Chippendale-style double-chair-back settee featuring intricate carved splats, shaped armrests, and a cream floral patterned upholstered seat.
Archive V A mahogany Chippendale-style double-chair-back settee featuring intricate carved splats, shaped armrests, and a cream floral patterned upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI A mahogany Chippendale-style double-chair-back settee featuring intricate carved splats, shaped armrests, and a cream floral patterned upholstered seat. View VI
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Gaylords Antiques

Gaylords Antiques
Telephone 01329 843 402
Location
75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gaylords
Verified Since Apr 2011
Items For Sale 135
Items Sold 658
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A mahogany Chippendale-style double-chair-back settee featuring intricate carved splats, shaped armrests, and a cream floral patterned upholstered seat.
Antique Sofa Settee
Ref: SA1175588
A mahogany Chippendale-style double-chair-back settee featuring intricate carved splats, shaped armrests, and a cream floral patterned upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChippendale Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown, Cream
  • MotifsVase-shaped pierced splats, Swept armrests, Double chair back
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This Chippendale style antique double chair back settee dates from 1880 and takes the form of a mahogany bench with a warm brown finish. The frame displays a shaped top rail, vase shaped pierced splats, swept open armrests, and a padded seat upholstered in a cream fabric decorated with embroidered floral motifs, all supported by square tapering legs. The visible timber shows a warm brown grain, the armrests curve outward in a graceful sweep, and the upholstered seat features delicate stitched flower patterns against the pale cream background. Measuring 84 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, the piece fits neatly into domestic spaces. In a contemporary home, this settee works well in a bedroom, hallway, or lounge, offering practical seating while adding traditional character. The compact proportions suit narrower circulation areas or smaller reception rooms where a full sized sofa is too large. The neutral cream upholstery and warm brown mahogany integrate easily into existing interior schemes, providing a functional seat for daily use as well as a decorative focal point against an interior wall.

FAQs

A double-chair-back settee is a bench-form seat designed to resemble two interconnected dining chairs sharing a central leg structure, popularised during the Georgian period in Britain.

Original 18th-century pieces were typically crafted from solid mahogany or walnut, featuring mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved splats and drop-in or padded seats.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-cut joinery, irregular saw marks on unexposed timber beneath, and natural age oxidisation, whereas late 19th-century revivals often utilise uniform machine-cut components.

Position the piece in an entrance foyer or along a hallway wall to create a structured focal point, contrasting the carved timber silhouette against neutral contemporary paint schemes.

Preserve the original finish by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice annually, keeping the item away from direct heat sources.
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