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Fine Continental Walnut Three-piece Salon Suite Circa 1890
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Fine Continental Walnut Three-piece Salon Suite Circa 1890

19th century
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A handsome late 19th-century Continental walnut-framed three-piece salon suite, comprising a generously proportioned three-seat settee and a matching pair of armchairs, dating to circa 1890.

Beautifully crafted in richly figured walnut, each piece displays elegant flowing lines with shaped crest rails, open framed backs and finely carved central shell motifs. The suite stands on graceful cabriole legs and retains its original character and charm throughout.

The suite has been professionally re-upholstered in a quality pale blue and cream patterned fabric, complementing the warm tones of the walnut and presenting exceptionally well for contemporary or traditional interiors.

Comfortable, stylish and highly decorative, this elegant suite would make an attractive addition to a drawing room, sitting room, country house or period interior.

Condition: Very good decorative condition, having been re-upholstered and polished. Minor age-related marks and wear consistent with use and age.

Circa: 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Walnut Salon Suite to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231809
Dealers Internal Reference
C2949
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Description
A handsome late 19th-century Continental walnut-framed three-piece salon suite, comprising a generously proportioned three-seat settee and a matching pair of armchairs, dating to circa 1890.
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Beautifully crafted in richly figured walnut, each piece displays elegant flowing lines with shaped crest rails, open framed backs and finely carved central shell motifs.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The suite stands on graceful cabriole legs and retains its original character and charm throughout.

fig 1. A three-piece antique walnut salon suite comprising a double-ended settee and two matching armchairs upholstered in a light green diamond-patterned fabric with carved timber frames.
fig 1. Fine Continental Walnut Three-piece Salon Suite Circa 1890

The suite has been professionally re-upholstered in a quality pale blue and cream patterned fabric, complementing the warm tones of the walnut and presenting exceptionally well for contemporary or traditional interiors.

fig 2. A three-piece antique walnut salon suite comprising a double-ended settee and two matching armchairs upholstered in a light green diamond-patterned fabric with carved timber frames.
fig 2. Fine Continental Walnut Three-piece Salon Suite Circa 1890

Comfortable, stylish and highly decorative, this elegant suite would make an attractive addition to a drawing room, sitting room, country house or period interior.

Condition: Very good decorative condition, having been re-upholstered and polished. Minor age-related marks and wear consistent with use and age.

Circa: 1890

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Walnut Salon Suite to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231809
Dealers Internal Ref
C2949
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A three-piece antique walnut salon suite comprising a double-ended settee and two matching armchairs upholstered in a light green diamond-patterned fabric with carved timber frames.

Fine Continental Walnut Three-piece Salon Suite Circa 1890

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Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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A three-piece antique walnut salon suite comprising a double-ended settee and two matching armchairs upholstered in a light green diamond-patterned fabric with carved timber frames.
Fine Continental Walnut Three-Piece Salon Suite circa 1890
Ref: SA1231809
A three-piece antique walnut salon suite comprising a double-ended settee and two matching armchairs upholstered in a light green diamond-patterned fabric with carved timber frames.
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A Continental salon suite typically consists of a matching settee or canape and armchairs designed for formal receiving rooms during the late 19th century. Popularised across Europe, these suites drew heavy influence from French Louis XV and Rococo Revival styles, featuring carved timber frames and upholstered seating.

These suites were predominantly crafted from solid walnut or walnut veneers over hardwood frames, assembled using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The seating features hand-tied coil springs, natural fibre padding, and carved cresting along the top rails and cabriole legs.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved details along the timber frames, signs of hand-planing on underside elements, and period-appropriate joinery rather than modern fasteners. Walnut frames often exhibit natural surface wear on armrests and original structural webbing beneath the upholstery.

A three-piece salon suite can serve as the central seating arrangement in a formal living room or be split across a room to anchor separate conversation areas. Pairing structured antique seating with minimalist architectural elements or neutral contemporary rugs creates a balanced blend of period craftsmanship and modern design.

Timber frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax polish to prevent drying. Upholstered sections require gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and immediate spot-cleaning of spills using fabric-safe, non-solvent cleaners.
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