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Knole Sofa in Claret Red Velvet
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    Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.
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Knole Sofa in Claret Red Velvet

1900 - 1920
Description

Knole Sofa in Claret Red Velvet.

A good quality example, maker unknown, but with ironwork stamped by comyn ching & co, London.

In the style of the original from the 17th Century

Circa 1910

Drop Down Arms.

Having a coil sprung & horse hair filled seat, with a feather filled cushion.

The seat requires re-webbing and one arm requires a little work to stiffen up the frame. (both included). We can complete this prior to dispatch if you wish. Apart from that the rest is in usable condition if you prefer to keep the existing fabric.

CM: Width 194cm arms up - 275cm fully extended

Depth 75cm

Height 103cm

With a seat width of 168cm, seat depth 56cm and seat height of 43cm.

Feet and Inches: Width 6 ft 4" (arms up) – 9 ft 0" (fully extended)

Depth 2 ft 6"

Height 3 ft 5"

With a seat width of 5 ft 6", seat depth 1 ft 10" and seat height of 1 ft 5"

Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Claret Red Knole Sofa to the 1910s.

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SA1226976
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Description
Knole Sofa in Claret Red Velvet.

A good quality example, maker unknown, but with ironwork stamped by comyn ching & co, London.

In the style of the original from the 17th Century

Circa 1910

Drop Down Arms.

fig 1. A claret red velvet Knole sofa featuring grid pattern braid trim, fringe edging, and adjustable drop-down armrests with metal ratchets.
fig 1. Knole Sofa in Claret Red Velvet

Having a coil sprung & horse hair filled seat, with a feather filled cushion.

The seat requires re-webbing and one arm requires a little work to stiffen up the frame. (both included). We can complete this prior to dispatch if you wish. Apart from that the rest is in usable condition if you prefer to keep the existing fabric.

fig 2. A claret red velvet Knole sofa featuring grid pattern braid trim, fringe edging, and adjustable drop-down armrests with metal ratchets.
fig 2. Knole Sofa in Claret Red Velvet

CM: Width 194cm arms up - 275cm fully extended

Depth 75cm

Height 103cm

With a seat width of 168cm, seat depth 56cm and seat height of 43cm.

Feet and Inches: Width 6 ft 4" (arms up) – 9 ft 0" (fully extended)

Depth 2 ft 6"

Height 3 ft 5"

With a seat width of 5 ft 6", seat depth 1 ft 10" and seat height of 1 ft 5"

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Claret Red Knole Sofa to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226976
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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Archive I A claret red velvet Knole sofa featuring grid pattern braid trim, fringe edging, and adjustable drop-down armrests with metal ratchets.

Knole Sofa in Claret Red Velvet

Archive II A claret red velvet Knole sofa featuring grid pattern braid trim, fringe edging, and adjustable drop-down armrests with metal ratchets. View II
Archive III A claret red velvet Knole sofa featuring grid pattern braid trim, fringe edging, and adjustable drop-down armrests with metal ratchets. View III
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Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

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A claret red velvet Knole sofa featuring grid pattern braid trim, fringe edging, and adjustable drop-down armrests with metal ratchets.
Knole Sofa in Claret Red Velvet
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A claret red velvet Knole sofa featuring grid pattern braid trim, fringe edging, and adjustable drop-down armrests with metal ratchets.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialVelvet, Timber, Metal, Fabric Trim
  • ColourClaret Red
  • MotifsDrop-down arms, Metal ratchets, Fringe trimming, Grid braid pattern

This 1910 Knole sofa in the English Country House style is upholstered in claret red velvet and detailed with a grid pattern braid trim, fringe edging, and adjustable drop-down armrests operated by exposed metal ratchets. Ironwork is stamped by Comyn Ching & Co, London, and the frame supports drop-down arms alongside a coil sprung and horse hair filled seat with a feather filled cushion. The seat requires re-webbing and one arm requires frame stabilization work, while the remaining upholstery remains in usable condition. Measuring 194 cm in width with arms up and extending to 275 cm fully extended, with a depth of 75 cm and a height of 103 cm, this settee seats multiple people comfortably. It sits well in a traditional drawing room, large living room, or study as a statement seating piece.

FAQs

The Knole sofa originated in the early seventeenth century at Knole House in Kent, initially designed as an upholstered sofa-like throne with adjustable drop-down sides held by cords or mechanical ratchets to keep out draughts.

Traditional Knole sofas feature a solid timber frame, coil-sprung seating, deep cushion filling, velvet or woven upholstery, tassel braid trim, and metal ratchet mechanisms or fabric ties for the adjustable sides.

Key identification features include high, straight backs and sides, drop-down armrests operated by exposed or concealed mechanical ratchets, and distinctive decorative braid or fringe trimming along the borders.

A Knole sofa serves as a focal point in a formal sitting room, library, or entrance hall, balanced by neutral wall tones, wool floor coverings, and modern architectural lighting to complement its heritage profile.

Preserve velvet upholstery by regularly vacuuming with a soft brush attachment following the direction of the pile, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to limit colour fading, and blotting spills immediately with a dry cloth.
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