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Early 20th Century Oak Sofa
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Early 20th Century Oak Sofa

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 June 2026 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Description

A superb and super unusual early 20th century architectural 2 seater sofa. c1910-20

Constructed in oak with crisply carved gilt facings.

The timber has been carefully taken back from its later 'gold' painted finish to reveal this wonderful dry limed like finish with remnants of the original gilt.

Structurally in really good strong order and requiring upholstery. I kind of think it looks fab in this deconstruct finish with its original horsehair squab.

As with all our upholstered seating we do off upholstery should you wish.

44cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Early 20th Century Oak Sofa to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1219960
Dealers Internal Reference
2013
Description
A superb and super unusual early 20th century architectural 2 seater sofa. c1910-20

Constructed in oak with crisply carved gilt facings.

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The timber has been carefully taken back from its later 'gold' painted finish to reveal this wonderful dry limed like finish with remnants of the original gilt.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An early 20th century oak sofa featuring carved wooden armrests and worn fabric upholstery.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Oak Sofa

Structurally in really good strong order and requiring upholstery. I kind of think it looks fab in this deconstruct finish with its original horsehair squab.

As with all our upholstered seating we do off upholstery should you wish.

44cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Early 20th Century Oak Sofa to the 1910s.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219960
Dealers Internal Ref
2013
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 764
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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An early 20th century oak sofa featuring carved wooden armrests and worn fabric upholstery.
Early 20th Century Oak Sofa
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An early 20th century oak sofa featuring carved wooden armrests and worn fabric upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved rosettes, Fluted panels, Plinth base, Roll arms
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 174 cm (69 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

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Early 20th-century sofas often bridge historic revival styles with emerging functional forms, featuring solid wood frames, carved detailing, and substantial proportions characteristic of the period.

These pieces typically utilise solid hardwoods such as oak or walnut for the structural frame, paired with traditional joinery methods, coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and heavy textile upholstery.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery like mortise and tenon, hand-turned or carved wooden elements, natural ageing of the timber, and traditional upholstery tacking beneath the fabric layers.

Such pieces serve as anchoring focal points when contrasted with minimalist contemporary surroundings, or they can be reupholstered in neutral linen to blend harmoniously within transitional or eclectic spaces.

Maintain timber integrity by applying microcrystalline wax periodically, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent wood drying or fading, and using professional cleaning methods for fragile historic textiles.
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