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19th Century Spindle Back Salon Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons
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19th Century Spindle Back Salon Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons

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19th Century spindle-back salon sofa by C. Hindley & Sons.

Stamped C. Hindley and Sons, 134 Oxford Street, London, with an additional number stamp to the leg.

Traditionally upholstered throughout with a sprung seat.

Serpentine front edge.

Tapering barley twist front legs and barley twist back spindles. One front leg has sun bleaching/ discoloration

Original gilt brass castors to all legs.

Width 159cm x Depth 70cm x Height 63cm, with a seat height of 37cm and depth of 53cm.

Width 5 ft 2½" x Depth 2 ft 3½" x Height 2 ft 1", with a seat height of 1 ft 2½" and depth of 1 ft 8½"

For Upholstery.

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Kontrast Antiques has dated this Spindle Back Salon Sofa to the 19th Century.

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19th Century spindle-back salon sofa by C. Hindley & Sons.

Stamped C. Hindley and Sons, 134 Oxford Street, London, with an additional number stamp to the leg.

Traditionally upholstered throughout with a sprung seat.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Spindle Back Salon Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons

Serpentine front edge.

Tapering barley twist front legs and barley twist back spindles. One front leg has sun bleaching/ discoloration

Original gilt brass castors to all legs.

Width 159cm x Depth 70cm x Height 63cm, with a seat height of 37cm and depth of 53cm.

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Width 5 ft 2½" x Depth 2 ft 3½" x Height 2 ft 1", with a seat height of 1 ft 2½" and depth of 1 ft 8½".
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For Upholstery.

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Spindle Back Salon Sofa to the 19th Century.

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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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Archive I A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors.

19th Century Spindle Back Salon Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons

Archive II A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View XIV
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A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors.
19th Century Spindle Back Salon Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons
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A nineteenth-century salon sofa featuring a curved button-upholstered crest rail supported by turned spindles, a cream padded seat, and turned mahogany legs on brass castors.
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A 19th-century salon sofa, often referred to as a parlour settee, is a refined seating piece designed for formal reception rooms. These sofas typically feature elegant turned wood framework, button-upholstered crest rails, and low profiles suited for social conversation.

Victorian salon sofas were commonly crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, selected for structural strength and rich grain patterns. Upholstery traditionally utilised horsehair padding, steel coil springs, and woven wool or silk fabrics secured with decorative brass tacks.

Authentic 19th-century seating often displays hand-turned details, stamped makers marks on the rear legs or frame, original brass castors, and hand-lapped dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery. Wear consistent with age, such as oxidisation on brass hardware and patinated timber, further indicates authenticity.

A 19th-century salon sofa can serve as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, pairing contrasting modern textiles with historic woodwork. Upholstering the frame in a neutral linen or bold pattern creates a balanced juxtaposition between classic craftsmanship and contemporary interior aesthetics.

Maintain the timber frame by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the finish. Keep the sofa away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, cracking, and upholstery fading.
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