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Antique Victorian Rosewood Upholstered Settee Sofa with Carved Scroll Ends C.1880
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Antique Victorian Rosewood Upholstered Settee Sofa with Carved Scroll Ends C.1880

19th century
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An impressive antique Victorian rosewood upholstered settee dating from the late 19th century, beautifully crafted in richly figured rosewood and displaying the elegant proportions and bold silhouette associated with high-quality Victorian drawing room furniture.

The serpentine shaped back is centred by an attractive carved crest featuring floral and shell motifs, while the substantial scrolling ends are beautifully carved and terminate in striking volute supports fitted with original castors. The rosewood throughout displays exceptional colour, depth, and grain, creating a warm and luxurious appearance that immediately commands attention within an interior.

The generously proportioned upholstered seat, deep buttoned back, and original bolster cushions provide both comfort and decorative appeal. At over two metres in width, this is a substantial statement piece ideally suited to a period home, country house, townhouse, boutique hotel, or luxury interior design project.

Victorian rosewood seating of this quality continues to attract collectors and interior designers due to the increasing scarcity of well-preserved examples. The combination of exceptional timber quality, impressive scale, decorative carving, and timeless design ensures enduring appeal and long-term investment potential.

A fine example of 19th-century English craftsmanship that would sit beautifully within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Dimensions

Height: 93cm

Width: 214cm

Depth: 69cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
214cm (84.25")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Upholstered Settee to the 19th Century.

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SA1218361
Description
An impressive antique Victorian rosewood upholstered settee dating from the late 19th century, beautifully crafted in richly figured rosewood and displaying the elegant proportions and bold silhouette associated with high-quality Victorian drawing room furniture.

The serpentine shaped back is centred by an attractive carved crest featuring floral and shell motifs, while the substantial scrolling ends are beautifully carved and terminate in striking volute supports fitted with original castors.

The rosewood throughout displays exceptional colour, depth, and grain, creating a warm and luxurious appearance that immediately commands attention within an interior.
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fig 1. A Victorian rosewood settee featuring carved scroll ends, a central carved cresting, and patterned mustard yellow upholstery with bolster cushions.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Rosewood Upholstered Settee Sofa with Carved Scroll Ends C.1880

The generously proportioned upholstered seat, deep buttoned back, and original bolster cushions provide both comfort and decorative appeal. At over two metres in width, this is a substantial statement piece ideally suited to a period home, country house, townhouse, boutique hotel, or luxury interior design project.

fig 2. A Victorian rosewood settee featuring carved scroll ends, a central carved cresting, and patterned mustard yellow upholstery with bolster cushions.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Rosewood Upholstered Settee Sofa with Carved Scroll Ends C.1880

Victorian rosewood seating of this quality continues to attract collectors and interior designers due to the increasing scarcity of well-preserved examples. The combination of exceptional timber quality, impressive scale, decorative carving, and timeless design ensures enduring appeal and long-term investment potential.

A fine example of 19th-century English craftsmanship that would sit beautifully within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Dimensions

Height: 93cm

Width: 214cm

Depth: 69cm

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
214cm (84.25")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Upholstered Settee to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218361
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Antique Victorian Rosewood Upholstered Settee Sofa with Carved Scroll Ends C.1880

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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 156
Items Sold 923
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Verified Since Oct 2012
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
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A Victorian rosewood settee featuring carved scroll ends, a central carved cresting, and patterned mustard yellow upholstery with bolster cushions.
Antique Victorian Rosewood Upholstered Settee Sofa With Carved Scroll Ends c.1880
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A Victorian rosewood settee featuring carved scroll ends, a central carved cresting, and patterned mustard yellow upholstery with bolster cushions.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Late Victorian settees typically feature dark timber frames, such as rosewood or mahogany, decorated with hand-carved crestings, scroll ends, and serpentine top rails. They were designed for formal drawing rooms and often featured fully upholstered seats and backs, accompanied by cylindrical bolster cushions.

These sofas were constructed using solid or veneered rosewood frames prized for dark tones and distinct graining. Internal construction relied on hardwood framework, hand-tied steel coil springs, natural hair padding, and woven webbing before being finished in decorative upholstery fabric.

Authentic pieces display distinct hand-carved details along the top rail and scroll arms, showing minor variations that indicate hand craftsmanship. The underside frame usually reveals hand-cut joinery, period castors on the feet, and natural age-related oxidisation on unpolished timber surfaces.

A period settee can serve as a focal point when placed against neutral or contemporary wall treatments. Juxtaposing rich timber and structured upholstery alongside modern art or understated furniture balances traditional craftsmanship with modern design principles.

Dust timber elements regularly with a microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading, and vacuum upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment.
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