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Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
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Victorian Chesterfield Sofa

19th century
Description

Good victorian chesterfield with nicely turned walnut front legs, button back and original stuffing and springs. Very solid with no loose joints in good condition for age with no rips or stains.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Button Back Sofa to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229240
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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description
Good victorian chesterfield with nicely turned walnut front legs, button back and original stuffing and springs. Very solid with no loose joints in good condition for age with no rips or stains.
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Button Back Sofa to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229240
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors.

Victorian Chesterfield Sofa

Archive II A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View VIII
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Telephone 07885 472759
Location
Lancashire
United Kingdom

Viewing by appointment only.
Verified Since Oct 2017
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Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom, , Viewing by appointment only.
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A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Ref: SA1229240
A Victorian button-back sofa upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric, featuring scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFabric, Wood, Brass
  • ColourBeige, Gold
  • MotifsDeep button tufting, Scrolled arms, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 190 cm (75 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

This Victorian Chesterfield sofa from 1890 follows a classic English country house design. The piece is upholstered in a gold and beige patterned fabric with deep button tufting across the back and inside arms, and it has scrolled arms. It stands on turned walnut front legs fitted with brass castors, and contains original stuffing and springs with a solid frame showing no loose joints. The upholstery is free of rips or stains, and the woodwork retains a polished dark finish. The sofa measures 78 cm high, 190 cm wide, and 94 cm deep. It provides comfortable seating for a living room, drawing room, or study, adding traditional character to an interior.

Victorian sofas are characterised by deep-buttoned tufting, heavy padding, and curved scroll arms. Typically built on solid hardwood frames, they frequently feature hand-turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.

Victorian upholstery traditionally utilised natural fillings such as horsehair, coconut fibre, and wool felt laid over steel coil springs. Outer fabrics ranged from heavy wool damasks and velvets to woven jacquards and cotton prints.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-tied coil springs, solid beech or oak inner frames, and hand-turned feet often attached with original brass castors. Look for signs of hand-stitched edging and traditional tufting methods rather than modern staple fastenings.

A Victorian sofa serves as a grounding focal point when placed alongside modern minimalist coffee tables or contemporary lighting. Layering neutral throw pillows or pairing the piece with clean-lined architectural elements balances its ornate profile.

Vacuum the fabric gently using a soft brush attachment to remove dust and prevent fibre abrasion. Keep the sofa out of direct sunlight to avoid fading, and spot clean fabrics using specialised water-free upholstery cleaners.
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