19th Century Country Sofa 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Country House Sofa
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1176101
Price: 7500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSofas
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialLinen, Mahogany, Brass
ColourCream
MotifsScroll arms, Turned legs, Brass castors, Loose seat cushions
SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 220 cm (87 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

This early 19th-century country house sofa brings traditional Victorian comfort and classic English style to modern interiors. The fully restored seating option is upholstered in a clean cream vintage linen fabric that covers the entire frame and the two soft loose seat cushions. It displays prominent scroll arms that sweep gracefully outward at each end, alongside turned mahogany legs finished in a deep dark brown tone. Small metallic brass castors sit beneath the wooden supports for easy movement across the floor. The structure provides ample seating space for living rooms, drawing rooms or large studies, fitting effortlessly into traditional or transitional schemes. The piece measures 65 cm high, 220 cm wide, and 94 cm deep, offering generous proportions for daily relaxation. Placed centrally against a wall or floating in a spacious room, the sofa serves as a practical and elegant focal point for entertaining guests or unwinding in comfort.

FAQs

Country house sofas from the 19th century typically feature low profiles, deep seating, coil-sprung frames, and rolled or scrolled arms designed for informal comfort.

Frame construction relied on solid hardwoods such as beech or mahogany, joined with mortise and tenon joints, upholstered using horsehair padding, jute webbing, and finished with brass castors.

Authentic pieces display hand-turned timber legs, stamped brass castors, hand-stitched padding, and heavy timber framing showing period hand-planing marks underneath.

Neutral upholstery allows the classic silhouette to pair with contemporary architectural lighting, modern art, and natural textile throws for a balanced design scheme.

Vacuum upholstered fabric gently using a soft brush attachment, polish timber legs with natural beeswax, and position the sofa away from direct heat sources and sunlight.

Dean Antiques Ltd

19th Century Country House Sofa

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