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Good Looking Late 1920s 3 Seater Drop End Sofa for Reupholstery
For sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
for sale €954     $1,035
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Billy Hunt & Co.

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Good Looking Late 1920s 3 Seater Drop End Sofa for Reupholstery

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
Description

Great shape and rake on this late 1920s drop end sofa which may benefit from upholstery and which our upholsterer would be happy to assist with if required. However the current floral cut velvet damask fabric is very presentable and perfectly usable if you wish.

The sofa is classic English in design with ample depth to the seat, well shaped arms of good size and attractive little bun feet. The drop arm is working to give you 3 options on tilt. As mentioned our upholsterer is happy to assist with full upholstery ensuring the sofa is ready for use at a cost of £860 plus VAT and plus you would require approx 8 metres of fabric according to pattern.

A rather good looking and very attractive 3 seater with drop arm C1920s.

Dimensions -

Height 88cm x Width 191cm and When Arm Dropped Down 212cm x Depth 86cm

Specifically the Seat: Height 41cm x Width 129cm x Depth 56cm

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this 1920s Drop Arm Sofa to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09483727
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Pressed metal casters with small composition wheels: hardware typical of the early twentieth century.
Deep sprung seat and low raked back: proportions typical of interwar English seating.
Turned squat bun front feet: cabinet work typical of the 1920s.
Mechanical ratchet drop-arm mechanism: comfort feature popularised during the period.

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.

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SA1211961
Dealers Notes

When purchasing from us we include delivery in the purchase price which is based on a one person delivery for England and Wales. Please call or email for quotes to Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Isles and for World-wide shipping

Billy Hunt and Co is located on a large Victorian farm just a short country drive from the Rangemore village, a designated conservation area, which was built by Michael Thomas Bass in the 1850s to house the Bass Rangemore Estate workers consisting mainly of Victorian redbrick cottages and the occasional barn.

Our home is a classic Victorian designed and well equipped late 19th century 2 story red brick built barn of some 4000 sq feet nestled in classic English countryside, which enjoyed a careful full renovation in 2000. The estate still benefits being managed in the traditional manner with an Estate Manger, estate carpenter, gardeners etc. A rather delightful place to have as our work space.

Martina, there is no Billy at Billy hunt, has led the team since 2103 and is an interior designer qualified from The Inchbald School of Design London whose previous working life included such clients as Vertu, Aston Martin and Johnnie Walker to name a few.

Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions on the pieces that may interest you - Many thanks Martina

Description
Great shape and rake on this late 1920s drop end sofa which may benefit from upholstery and which our upholsterer would be happy to assist with if required.
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However the current floral cut velvet damask fabric is very presentable and perfectly usable if you wish.
Billy Hunt & Co.
fig 1. A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors.
fig 1. Good Looking Late 1920s 3 Seater Drop End Sofa for Reupholstery

The sofa is classic English in design with ample depth to the seat, well shaped arms of good size and attractive little bun feet. The drop arm is working to give you 3 options on tilt. As mentioned our upholsterer is happy to assist with full upholstery ensuring the sofa is ready for use at a cost of £860 plus VAT and plus you would require approx 8 metres of fabric according to pattern.

fig 2. A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors.
fig 2. Good Looking Late 1920s 3 Seater Drop End Sofa for Reupholstery

A rather good looking and very attractive 3 seater with drop arm C1920s.

Dimensions -

Height 88cm x Width 191cm and When Arm Dropped Down 212cm x Depth 86cm

Specifically the Seat: Height 41cm x Width 129cm x Depth 56cm

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this 1920s Drop Arm Sofa to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09483727
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Pressed metal casters with small composition wheels: hardware typical of the early twentieth century.
Deep sprung seat and low raked back: proportions typical of interwar English seating.
Turned squat bun front feet: cabinet work typical of the 1920s.
Mechanical ratchet drop-arm mechanism: comfort feature popularised during the period.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211961
Billy Hunt & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

We always endeavor to offer a careful selection of chosen pieces from the british isles ranging from 1800 to 1970

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Archive I A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors.

Good Looking Late 1920s 3 Seater Drop End Sofa for Reupholstery

Archive II A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors. View II
Archive III A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors. View V
Archive VI A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors. View VIII
Archive IX A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors. View IX
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Billy Hunt & Co.
Telephone 07768 266266 or 01283 617377
Location
NO 8
Callingwood Hall Farm
Rangemore Country Estate
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9SH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/billyhunt
Verified Since May 2026
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Billy Hunt & Co.
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A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors.
Good Looking Late 1920s 3 Seater Drop End Sofa For Reupholstery
Ref: SA1211961
A late 1920s three-seater sofa upholstered in brown floral velvet, featuring a drop-arm end on turned wooden legs with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialVelvet, Wood, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDrop arm mechanism, Rolled arms, Turned legs with castors, Floral upholstery

A late 1920s three-seater drop-end sofa of classic English design, originating from the Art Deco period. The piece is upholstered in warm brown floral cut velvet damask fabric, featuring a functional drop-arm mechanism offering three tilt options, rolled arms, and small turned wooden feet mounted on metal castors. The frame stands at 88 cm high, 191 cm wide extending to 212 cm when the arm is dropped down, and 86 cm deep, with a seat measuring 41 cm high, 129 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a traditional living room or an English country house interior, the sofa provides ample seating depth and comfort. The current patterned velvet upholstery remains presentable and usable, while the structure accommodates a full reupholstery project if desired to suit individual interior schemes.

FAQs

A drop arm sofa, also known as a drop end sofa or Knole sofa variant, features one or both armrests attached with a hinged mechanism allowing them to fold down flat, expanding the seating area into a daybed style.

Sofas from the 1920s typically feature solid hardwood frames, coil-sprung seating supported by jute webbing, and padded fillings such as horsehair, coconut fibre, or cotton felt.

Look for original mechanical brass or iron ratchets on the hinged armrests, hand-tied coil springs within the base, and turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.

Reupholstering the frame in a modern linen, textured boucle, or bold velvet allows a vintage drop arm sofa to serve as a focal point in both contemporary and eclectic living rooms.

Regularly vacuum upholstered seating using a soft brush attachment, avoid placement in direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and address stains promptly with professional upholstery cleaner suitable for the specific fibre content.
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