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Early 19th Century Italian Venetian Polychrome Sofa
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Early 19th Century Italian Venetian Polychrome Sofa

19th century
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A stunning early 19th century Venetian polychrome sofa, Beautifully decorated with hand painted flowers & carved parcel gilt shell detail. Covered in a silk brocade. clean condition with some surface marking. some small signs of worm that as been treated long ago.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Declaration

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Venetian Polychrome Antique Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1192497
Description
A stunning early 19th century Venetian polychrome sofa, Beautifully decorated with hand painted flowers & carved parcel gilt shell detail. Covered in a silk brocade. clean condition with some surface marking. some small signs of worm that as been treated long ago.
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Venetian Polychrome Antique Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1192497
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An early 19th-century Italian Venetian sofa featuring a carved green and gold polychrome frame with cabriole legs, upholstered in a rich magenta floral damask fabric.
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Archive I An early 19th-century Italian Venetian sofa featuring a carved green and gold polychrome frame with cabriole legs, upholstered in a rich magenta floral damask fabric.

Early 19th Century Italian Venetian Polychrome Sofa

Archive II An early 19th-century Italian Venetian sofa featuring a carved green and gold polychrome frame with cabriole legs, upholstered in a rich magenta floral damask fabric. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century Italian Venetian sofa featuring a carved green and gold polychrome frame with cabriole legs, upholstered in a rich magenta floral damask fabric. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century Italian Venetian sofa featuring a carved green and gold polychrome frame with cabriole legs, upholstered in a rich magenta floral damask fabric. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century Italian Venetian sofa featuring a carved green and gold polychrome frame with cabriole legs, upholstered in a rich magenta floral damask fabric. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century Italian Venetian sofa featuring a carved green and gold polychrome frame with cabriole legs, upholstered in a rich magenta floral damask fabric. View VI
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38 Borough Street
Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century Italian Venetian sofa featuring a carved green and gold polychrome frame with cabriole legs, upholstered in a rich magenta floral damask fabric.
Early 19th Century Italian Venetian Polychrome Sofa
Ref: SA1192497
An early 19th-century Italian Venetian sofa featuring a carved green and gold polychrome frame with cabriole legs, upholstered in a rich magenta floral damask fabric.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVenetian Rococo
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Gilt, Paint, Damask Silk
  • ColourGreen and Magenta
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Shell cresting, Serpentine seat rail, Floral damask
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 163 cm (64 in)

This early 19th-century Italian Venetian Rococo sofa is constructed from carved wood with a polychrome painted green finish and parcel gilt details. The serpentine frame exhibits hand-painted floral motifs, a central shell cresting on the top rail, and a shaped seat rail supported by cabriole legs. The padded armrests and deep seat and back are upholstered in magenta floral damask silk fabric. The piece displays surface markings and small treated woodworm holes indicating age. Measuring 109 cm high and 163 cm wide, the couch provides substantial seating for a period interior. In a modern residence, this seating functions effectively as a decorative statement piece in a formal living room, a bedroom, or an entrance hallway, adding historical character and rich colour to the space while offering a comfortable spot to sit.

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Venetian polychrome furniture is renowned for its hand-painted polychrome decoration over softwood frames, frequently combined with gilded accents, scrolling Rococo lines, and lighthearted decorative motifs popularised in 18th and early 19th-century Italy.

Craftsmen typically constructed frames from local softwoods such as pine or poplar, preparing them with gesso before applying hand-painted pigments and gold leaf, while upholstery utilized fine silk, velvet, or brocade fabrics.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural craquelure, subtle pigment fading, and legitimate wear to gilding where handling naturally occurs, alongside traditional joinery techniques such as pegged mortise and tenon joints.

Positioning a highly decorative polychrome sofa against a neutral architectural backdrop creates a dramatic focal point, balancing traditional theatricality with modern minimalist surroundings.

Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber shrinkage, keep the item away from direct sunlight to avoid pigment breakdown, and clean gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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