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Stylish Sofa Settee 19th Century Serpentine Camel Back Sofa of Georgian Proportions
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Stylish Sofa Settee 19th Century Serpentine Camel Back Sofa of Georgian Proportions

19th century
For Sale by CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% DISCOUNT. WAS £6995. NOW £3450. FREE UK DELIVERY.

A highly desirable serpentine camel back sofa. stylish in design with great proportions and the everted shaped arms this is a piece that will grace any home. The whole raised on shaped legs united by stretcher with two feather filled squabs. It is upholstered in a heavy good quality upholstery fabric of chenille twill in burnt orange.

HAS A WINGBACK CHAIR AND KNOLE SOFA THAT ARE COVERED IN THE SAME FABRIC THAT CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY

Good condition and ready to place in your home. this item has been fully restored at a cost of 1000s, whilst in the showroom it sustained a couple of small marks on the upholstery but nothing really noticeable.

Measures externally 208cm w x 90 cm h x 80 cm deep. Seat height is 46cm. internally squabs measure 168cm w x 55cm deep

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CJ Antiques has dated this Georgian Camel Back Sofa to the 19th Century.

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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% DISCOUNT. WAS £6995. NOW £3450. FREE UK DELIVERY.

A highly desirable serpentine camel back sofa.

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stylish in design with great proportions and the everted shaped arms this is a piece that will grace any home.
CJ Antiques

The whole raised on shaped legs united by stretcher with two feather filled squabs. It is upholstered in a heavy good quality upholstery fabric of chenille twill in burnt orange.

fig 1. A 19th-century serpentine camel back sofa upholstered in terracotta fabric with mahogany straight legs and stretchers.
fig 1. Stylish Sofa Settee 19th Century Serpentine Camel Back Sofa of Georgian Proportions

HAS A WINGBACK CHAIR AND KNOLE SOFA THAT ARE COVERED IN THE SAME FABRIC THAT CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY

Good condition and ready to place in your home. this item has been fully restored at a cost of 1000s, whilst in the showroom it sustained a couple of small marks on the upholstery but nothing really noticeable.

Measures externally 208cm w x 90 cm h x 80 cm deep. Seat height is 46cm. internally squabs measure 168cm w x 55cm deep

Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Georgian Camel Back Sofa to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century serpentine camel back sofa upholstered in terracotta fabric with mahogany straight legs and stretchers.

Stylish Sofa Settee 19th Century Serpentine Camel Back Sofa of Georgian Proportions

Archive II A 19th-century serpentine camel back sofa upholstered in terracotta fabric with mahogany straight legs and stretchers. View II
Archive III A 19th-century serpentine camel back sofa upholstered in terracotta fabric with mahogany straight legs and stretchers. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century serpentine camel back sofa upholstered in terracotta fabric with mahogany straight legs and stretchers. View IV
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A 19th-century serpentine camel back sofa upholstered in terracotta fabric with mahogany straight legs and stretchers.
Stylish sofa settee 19th century serpentine camel back sofa of Georgian proportions
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A 19th-century serpentine camel back sofa upholstered in terracotta fabric with mahogany straight legs and stretchers.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet Fabric
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsSerpentine crest rail, Rolled arms, Straight square legs, H-stretchers

This nineteenth-century serpentine camel back sofa of Georgian proportions displays a timber frame of polished dark mahogany. The upholstered body is covered in a terracotta chenille twill fabric and is complemented by several scattered cushions in burnt orange and patterned floral tones, along with two feather-filled squab seat cushions. Design details include a serpentine crest rail, everted rolled arms, straight square legs, and connecting H-stretchers. Measuring 208 cm wide, 90 cm high, and 80 cm deep with a seat height of 46 cm, this seating option is suitable for placement in a formal living room or a traditional country house sitting room to provide ample seating for family and guests.

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A Georgian camel back sofa is defined by its arched backline that rises in the centre to form a hump, resembling a camels back. This style typically features serpentine curves, rolled arms, and exposed timber legs connected by H-stretchers or straight stretchers for structural stability.

Frames were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak. Internal upholstery traditionally incorporated coil springs, natural burlap webbing, horsehair, and wool padding, covered in fabrics like velvet, damask, or brocade.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, hand-carved framework components, and mortise-and-tenon joints secured with wooden pegs. The underside frame will often show tool marks and natural age oxidisation on exposed timber surfaces.

These structured sofas are commonly placed against neutral walls or anchored in drawing rooms with contemporary artwork above the backrest. Balancing the historic silhouette with clean-lined side tables creates an engaging contrast between traditional and modern aesthetics.

Vacuum fabric gently with a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation. Keep upholstered pieces out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and clean exposed wooden legs with specialized beeswax polish applied along the grain.
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