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18th Century Serpentine Front Camel Back Sofa
Henry Fowler Antiques
for sale €6,435     $6,985
£5,500
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18th Century Serpentine Front Camel Back Sofa

18th century
Description

A stunning, country house serpentine front camel back sofa with mahogany tapering legs on brass cup castors.

For upholstery

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
224cm (88.19")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Serpentine Camel Back Sofa to the 18th Century.

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SA1184004
Description
A stunning, country house serpentine front camel back sofa with mahogany tapering legs on brass cup castors.

For upholstery

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
224cm (88.19")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Serpentine Camel Back Sofa to the 18th Century.

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Henry Fowler Antiques
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
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Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
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Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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An 18th-century camel back sofa featuring a serpentine front rail, scrolled arms, and tapered mahogany legs.
18th century serpentine front Camel back sofa
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A camel back sofa is a traditional seating design characterised by an arched central hump along the top rail of the backrest. Originating in the 18th century, the style frequently incorporates outward-scrolled arms, a serpentine front seat rail, and exposed wooden legs, widely popularised during the Georgian period.

18th-century sofas were constructed using solid timber frames, predominantly mahogany, walnut, or beech. Internal upholstery relied on natural materials such as hand-tied steel coil springs or webbing, real horsehair padding, burlap canvas, and wool or cotton top fabrics.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-cut joinery, such as mortise and tenon joints, inside the frame. The legs often feature original hand-carved details or square-tapered profiles with early brass castors, while timber surfaces show natural age-related patination and irregular tool marks.

An antique camel back sofa works as a focal point in living rooms, foyers, or formal drawing rooms. Re-upholstering the piece in textured neutral linens, velvet, or contemporary patterns bridges the gap between historical architecture and modern decor styles.

Keep the sofa away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and textile fading. Clean exposed timber using a soft cloth and beeswax polish, while vacuuming upholstery gently with a brush attachment to remove dust.
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