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Antique Victorian Cameo Back Carved Walnut Sofa
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Antique Victorian Cameo Back Carved Walnut Sofa

19th century
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Antique Victorian cameo back carved walnut sofa having three cameo backs with quality carvings to the tops united by shaped carved splats. Elegant carved shaped open arms, serpentine carved walnut front rail. It stands on attractive carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs.

A delightful example in lovely condition and boasting a fabulous colour

Dimensions:

Height 99.5 cm (39.17 in)

Width 179 cm (70.47 in)

Depth 70 cm (27.56 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Cameo Back Sofa to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1231229
Dealers Internal Reference
2342
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Description
Antique Victorian cameo back carved walnut sofa having three cameo backs with quality carvings to the tops united by shaped carved splats. Elegant carved shaped open arms, serpentine carved walnut front rail. It stands on attractive carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs.

A delightful example in lovely condition and boasting a fabulous colour

Dimensions:

Height 99.5 cm (39.17 in)

Width 179 cm (70.47 in)

Depth 70 cm (27.56 in)

Dated 1860

Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Cameo Back Sofa to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231229
Dealers Internal Ref
2342
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors.
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Archive I A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors.

Antique Victorian Cameo Back Carved Walnut Sofa

Archive II A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors. View III
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Archive V A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors. View V
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Archive VII A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors. View VIII
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Archive X A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors. View X
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Archive XII A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors. View XII
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A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors.
Antique Victorian Cameo Back Carved Walnut Sofa
Ref: SA1231229
A Victorian carved walnut cameo back sofa featuring three oval upholstered panels, floral crestings, and cabriole legs on castors.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown, Cream
  • MotifsCameo back, Cabriole legs, Floral cresting, Castors
  • SizeH 99.5 cm (39 in) x W 179 cm (70 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This Victorian cameo back sofa dates to 1860 and takes the form of a three-seater settee with a warm brown walnut frame and cream upholstery. The piece displays three distinct oval cameo backs featuring floral crestings at the top, joined by shaped carved splats. Open arms with curved supports frame the seat above a serpentine carved front rail, while the lower structure rests on carved cabriole legs fitted with brass castors. The textured fabric covers the seat base and the three back panels entirely. Practical dimensions span 99.5 cm high, 179 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, offering ample seating capacity. Traditional living spaces, formal reception rooms, and period drawing rooms suit this antique seating option well. Placed against a wall or floating within a spacious room, the settee provides functional seating while introducing 19th-century cabinetwork into an interior. The low seat profile and open armrests offer comfortable daily use, and the traditional proportions fit standard residential layouts without dominating the floor plan.

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A Victorian cameo back sofa, popular during the mid-to-late 19th century, features distinctive oval or round upholstered back sections framed within carved timber surrounds, heavily influenced by Rococo Revival design principles.

These pieces typically feature solid carved walnut frames, traditional coil springs, horsehair padding, and woven upholstery, resting on cabriole legs often fitted with brass or ceramic castors.

Authentic examples display hand-carved joinery details, natural timber oxidisation on unfinished underside surfaces, original castor fittings, and frame construction techniques consistent with 19th-century cabinetmaking.

Positioning a carved walnut sofa against neutral backdrop walls paired with understated contemporary textiles allows the elaborate timber silhouette and historical craftsmanship to serve as a sculptural accent.

Dust the carved frame regularly using a soft dry brush, apply high-grade beeswax sparingly along the wood grain annually, and position the sofa away from direct heat sources and sunlight to preserve the finish.
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