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Mid 19th Century Country House Sofa
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Mid 19th Century Country House Sofa

19th century
Sold 15 July 2026 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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It was listed by Desired Effect Antiques Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A good quality mid 19th century country house sofa. Constructed in walnut with carved walnut arm front, turned front legs and dramatic splayed rear legs.

The sofa retains its original horsehair fillings to the back and arms and is finished in an unusual manner with a boarder around the central upholstery which would look nice in a contrasting fabric. This same upholstery layout is also on the seat.

Structurally in good solid order and requiring upholstery.

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

40cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Mid Nineteenth Century Sofa to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
207cm (81.50")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1220645
Dealers Internal Reference
1646
Description
A good quality mid 19th century country house sofa.
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Constructed in walnut with carved walnut arm front, turned front legs and dramatic splayed rear legs.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

The sofa retains its original horsehair fillings to the back and arms and is finished in an unusual manner with a boarder around the central upholstery which would look nice in a contrasting fabric. This same upholstery layout is also on the seat.

Structurally in good solid order and requiring upholstery.

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

40cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Mid Nineteenth Century Sofa to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
207cm (81.50")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220645
Dealers Internal Ref
1646
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.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. SOLD15 JUL 26
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Archive I An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. SOLD15 JUL 26

Mid 19th Century Country House Sofa

Archive II An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View II
Archive III An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View III
Archive IV An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View IV
Archive V An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View V
Archive VI An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View IX
Archive X An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View X
Archive XI An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View XI
Archive XII An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors. View XII
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Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 764
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Verified Since Jun 2023
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Location: Carlinghow mills, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors.
Mid 19th Century Country House Sofa
Ref: SA1220645
An unrestored mid-19th-century wooden framed sofa with exposed horsehair stuffing and brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Horsehair, Hessian, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScroll arms, Turned legs, Brass castors, Exposed horsehair stuffing
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 207 cm (81 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

Mid-19th-century country house sofas typically feature robust wooden frames, such as mahogany or walnut, with scrolled arms and low profiles designed for comfort and relaxed drawing room elegance.

These pieces were traditionally built using solid hardwood frames joined with mortise and tenon techniques, stuffed with natural materials like horsehair and wool, and supported by coil springs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved wooden details, traditional joinery, hand-tied coil springs beneath early layers of hessian, and honest wear consistent with age rather than machine-made uniformity.

An unrestored frame displayed as-is introduces industrial texture and historical contrast, while a fully re-upholstered version serves as a foundational statement piece in both traditional and contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood cracking, protecting exposed wooden elements with microcrystalline wax, and treating heritage textiles with gentle, dry-cleaning methods.
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