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Large 19th Century Antique Sofa by Gillows William Barrow
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Large 19th Century Antique Sofa by Gillows William Barrow

19th century
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Large 19th Century Antique Sofa by William Barrow for Gillows

A deep, luxuriously comfortable and ample English antique traditionally upholstered large sofa by William Barrow for Gillows around 1870. Very good quality build and a lovely shape, featured a sprung back and sides and with feather filled seat cushions. The Gillows legs are turned in walnut and all have the original quality brass castors. To the back leg is the William Barrow W.B makers stamp, the frame is probably stamped Gillows under the upholstery. All the upholstered innards are intact and in place, ready for a new top fabric. A wonderful English antique Gillows quality country house sofa. The seat is 52cm high by squishes down when sat upon.

Dimensions

Height: 95cm (37.70")

Width: 181cm (71.83")

Depth: 90cm (35.71")

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gillows Upholstered Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1234856
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Large 19th Century Antique Sofa by William Barrow for Gillows
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A deep, luxuriously comfortable and ample English antique traditionally upholstered large sofa by William Barrow for Gillows around 1870.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Very good quality build and a lovely shape, featured a sprung back and sides and with feather filled seat cushions. The Gillows legs are turned in walnut and all have the original quality brass castors. To the back leg is the William Barrow W.B makers stamp, the frame is probably stamped Gillows under the upholstery. All the upholstered innards are intact and in place, ready for a new top fabric. A wonderful English antique Gillows quality country house sofa. The seat is 52cm high by squishes down when sat upon.

Dimensions

Height: 95cm (37.70")

Width: 181cm (71.83")

Depth: 90cm (35.71")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gillows Upholstered Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1234856
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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A nineteenth-century two-seat sofa upholstered in peach-coloured fabric with a floral damask inner back panel, supported by turned mahogany legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century two-seat sofa upholstered in peach-coloured fabric with a floral damask inner back panel, supported by turned mahogany legs on brass castors.

Large 19th Century Antique Sofa by Gillows William Barrow

Archive II A nineteenth-century two-seat sofa upholstered in peach-coloured fabric with a floral damask inner back panel, supported by turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century two-seat sofa upholstered in peach-coloured fabric with a floral damask inner back panel, supported by turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century two-seat sofa upholstered in peach-coloured fabric with a floral damask inner back panel, supported by turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century two-seat sofa upholstered in peach-coloured fabric with a floral damask inner back panel, supported by turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century two-seat sofa upholstered in peach-coloured fabric with a floral damask inner back panel, supported by turned mahogany legs on brass castors. View VI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 162
Items Sold 10,668
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A nineteenth-century two-seat sofa upholstered in peach-coloured fabric with a floral damask inner back panel, supported by turned mahogany legs on brass castors.
Large 19th Century Antique Sofa by Gillows William Barrow
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A nineteenth-century two-seat sofa upholstered in peach-coloured fabric with a floral damask inner back panel, supported by turned mahogany legs on brass castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourPeach
  • MotifsTurned mahogany legs, Brass castors, Flared arms, Scalloped backrest

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Furniture produced by or in the manner of Gillows during the 19th century is defined by high-grade timber construction, precise proportions, turned mahogany legs, and refined upholstery profiles.

Victorian sofas were typically constructed using solid beech or oak internal framing, turned mahogany or walnut legs, coil springs, horsehair padding, and heavy textile upholsteries such as damask or velvet.

Authentic pieces frequently exhibit stamped maker marks on the timber frame or castors, hand-stitched upholstery under-layers, turned legs with original brass castors, and traditional coil-spring webbing.

A Victorian sofa can be integrated into contemporary spaces by positioning it against neutral walls, pairing it with minimalist coffee tables, or balancing its historic silhouette with modern lighting.

Upholstery should be vacuumed regularly on low suction using a soft brush head, kept out of direct sun, and the turned timber legs should be treated periodically with natural beeswax.
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