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Victorian Mahogany Settee
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Victorian Mahogany Settee

19th century
For Sale by FB Antiques
Description

Victorian Carved Mahogany Settee

Item Code: S27-1142

An impressive Victorian mahogany settee, featuring a richly carved show-wood frame and generous proportions.

The shaped back is surmounted by an elaborate pierced and carved crest, centred by bold scrolling foliage and flanked by further carved scrollwork. The padded back is deeply buttoned, with substantial upholstered scroll arms supported by finely carved mahogany uprights.

Raised on turned front legs with carved roundel decoration, together with turned rear supports. The settee is currently upholstered in a warm coral-coloured floral fabric.

A particularly decorative and substantial piece, well suited to a large drawing room, reception room or entrance hall. The existing upholstery shows wear and would benefit from re-upholstery.

Key Features

* Victorian period

* Mahogany show-wood frame

* Elaborately carved and pierced cresting

* Deep-buttoned upholstered back

* Upholstered scroll arms

* Carved and turned front legs

* Generous three-seat proportions

* Would benefit from re-upholstery

* Minor wear and marks commensurate with age and use

Dimensions

* Width: 195 cm

* Depth: 94 cm

* Height: 84 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
195cm (76.77")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Settee to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225833
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1142
Description
Victorian Carved Mahogany Settee

Item Code: S27-1142

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An impressive Victorian mahogany settee, featuring a richly carved show-wood frame and generous proportions.
FB Antiques

The shaped back is surmounted by an elaborate pierced and carved crest, centred by bold scrolling foliage and flanked by further carved scrollwork. The padded back is deeply buttoned, with substantial upholstered scroll arms supported by finely carved mahogany uprights.

fig 1. Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved scroll cresting along the top rail, button-tufted floral fabric upholstery, rolled armrests, and turned wooden front legs.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Settee

Raised on turned front legs with carved roundel decoration, together with turned rear supports. The settee is currently upholstered in a warm coral-coloured floral fabric.

A particularly decorative and substantial piece, well suited to a large drawing room, reception room or entrance hall. The existing upholstery shows wear and would benefit from re-upholstery.

fig 2. Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved scroll cresting along the top rail, button-tufted floral fabric upholstery, rolled armrests, and turned wooden front legs.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Settee

Key Features

Victorian period

Mahogany show-wood frame

Elaborately carved and pierced cresting

Deep-buttoned upholstered back

Upholstered scroll arms

Carved and turned front legs

Generous three-seat proportions

Would benefit from re-upholstery

Minor wear and marks commensurate with age and use

Dimensions

Width: 195 cm

Depth: 94 cm

Height: 84 cm

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
195cm (76.77")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Settee to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225833
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1142
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Archive I Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved scroll cresting along the top rail, button-tufted floral fabric upholstery, rolled armrests, and turned wooden front legs.

Victorian Mahogany Settee

Archive II Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved scroll cresting along the top rail, button-tufted floral fabric upholstery, rolled armrests, and turned wooden front legs. View II
Archive III Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved scroll cresting along the top rail, button-tufted floral fabric upholstery, rolled armrests, and turned wooden front legs. View III
Archive IV Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved scroll cresting along the top rail, button-tufted floral fabric upholstery, rolled armrests, and turned wooden front legs. View IV
Archive V Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved scroll cresting along the top rail, button-tufted floral fabric upholstery, rolled armrests, and turned wooden front legs. View V
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Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved scroll cresting along the top rail, button-tufted floral fabric upholstery, rolled armrests, and turned wooden front legs.
Victorian Mahogany Settee
Ref: SA1225833
Victorian mahogany settee featuring carved scroll cresting along the top rail, button-tufted floral fabric upholstery, rolled armrests, and turned wooden front legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Woven Fabric
  • ColourTerracotta, Dark Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Carved scroll cresting, Turned legs, Rolled arms
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 195 cm (77 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This Victorian mahogany settee stands on turned front legs with carved roundel decoration, paired with turned rear supports. The timber show-wood frame has a dark brown finish and supports a shaped back surmounted by an elaborate pierced and carved crest, centred by bold scrolling foliage and flanked by further carved scrollwork. The padded back is deeply buttoned and upholstered in terracotta coral-coloured floral fabric, which matches the generous three-seat base and substantial rolled armrests. The sofa measures 195 cm wide, 61 cm deep and 98 cm high. Suitable for use in a large drawing room, reception room or entrance hall, the piece displays minor wear and marks commensurate with age and use, and the existing upholstery shows wear that would benefit from re-upholstery. The structure combines traditional craftsmanship with generous seating proportions, offering a classic addition to an English Country House interior setting.

FAQs

Emerging during the 19th century, a Victorian mahogany settee is an upholstered multi-seat furniture piece featuring carved solid mahogany woodwork, often decorated with scroll crestings, button-tufted backrests, and turned legs.

These pieces were typically constructed with hand-carved mahogany frames, coil springs, horsehair filling, and deep buttoned upholstery using woven fabrics or damask.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved scrollwork details, natural dark timber patination, traditional upholstery methods including hand-knotted springs, and solid turned or carved legs.

Position a Victorian settee against a neutral backdrop alongside contemporary artwork to create a clear focal point, or integrate it into a traditional hallway or reception room.

Dust the mahogany frame regularly with a lint-free cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood finish, and vacuum the fabric upholstery using a gentle brush attachment.
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