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17th Century Wingback Sofa
Hesketh Antiques
for sale €5,844     $6,344
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17th Century Wingback Sofa

17th century
For Sale by Hesketh Antiques
Description

A remarkably atmospheric mid 17th century wing back sofa of beautifully undulating form on turned under frame. Rich in colour, texture and patina, it possesses the quality found only in the finest country house furniture, an effortless sense of history, permanence and quiet grandeur.

Upholstered in a neutral ticking, complementing its strong architectural form and exceptionally sturdy, well preserved frame.

Formerly residing in The Great Hall, Luddesdown Court, as illustrated in photograph, Luddesdown Court is one of England's oldest Grade I listed medieval manor houses.

Provenance: The Great Hall, Luddesdown Court

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
194cm (76.38")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

Hesketh Antiques has dated this 17th Century Wingback Sofa to the 17th Century.

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SA1222185
Description
A remarkably atmospheric mid 17th century wing back sofa of beautifully undulating form on turned under frame.
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Rich in colour, texture and patina, it possesses the quality found only in the finest country house furniture, an effortless sense of history, permanence and quiet grandeur.
Hesketh Antiques
fig 1. A 17th century wingback sofa featuring striped upholstery, exposed jute side panels, turned wooden legs, and stretchers.
fig 1. 17th Century Wingback Sofa

Upholstered in a neutral ticking, complementing its strong architectural form and exceptionally sturdy, well preserved frame.

Formerly residing in The Great Hall, Luddesdown Court, as illustrated in photograph, Luddesdown Court is one of England's oldest Grade I listed medieval manor houses.

Provenance: The Great Hall, Luddesdown Court

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
194cm (76.38")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

Hesketh Antiques has dated this 17th Century Wingback Sofa to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222185
Hesketh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025
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Archive I A 17th century wingback sofa featuring striped upholstery, exposed jute side panels, turned wooden legs, and stretchers.

17th Century Wingback Sofa

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Hesketh Antiques
Telephone 07877 820741
Location
The Old Coach House
Lamberts Lane
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom

Shop hours:
Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30

Or by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hesketh
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Items For Sale 35
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Hesketh Antiques
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Location: The Old Coach House, Lamberts Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DH, United Kingdom, , Shop hours:, Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30, , Or by appointment.
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A 17th century wingback sofa featuring striped upholstery, exposed jute side panels, turned wooden legs, and stretchers.
17TH CENTURY WINGBACK SOFA
Ref: SA1222185
A 17th century wingback sofa featuring striped upholstery, exposed jute side panels, turned wooden legs, and stretchers.
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A 17th century wingback sofa, often developed from earlier wooden settles, is a high-backed upholstered seating form featuring protruding side wings. Originally designed to protect sitters from cold draughts and retain heat from open hearths, these early sofas incorporated heavy wooden frames with decoratively turned legs.

Frames from this era were primarily crafted from native hardwoods such as oak or walnut. Upholstery utilised natural materials including horsehair, wool, and jute webbing, secured with iron tacks and finished in woven fabrics or leather.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved joinery, hand-planed timbers, and irregular mortise and tenon joints with wooden pegs. The turned legs typically show subtle variations from hand-lathe work, alongside age-appropriate wear and oxidisation on exposed timber.

A highback period sofa serves as a strong architectural focal point when positioned against neutral, minimalist walls. Pairing historic seating with contemporary lighting or understated modern tables highlights the structural silhouette and textural contrast of the piece.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading. Clean timber sections with a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax annually, while vacuuming original upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment.
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