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Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee
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Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee

19th century
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Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany settee having a quality mahogany shaped back with carved ribbons and bows to the top, newly reupholstered in a quality blue and white pretty fabric depicting flowers and birds, shaped carved mahogany open arms standing on shaped carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs original castors

A charming stylish piece in wonderful condition

H 95 x W 136.5 x D 60cm

Seat height 41cm

Date 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
136.5cm (53.74")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Mahogany Settee to the 1880s.

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SA1237351
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1776
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Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany settee having a quality mahogany shaped back with carved ribbons and bows to the top, newly reupholstered in a quality blue and white pretty fabric depicting flowers and birds, shaped carved mahogany open arms standing on shaped carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs original castors

A charming stylish piece in wonderful condition

H 95 x W 136.5 x D 60cm

Seat height 41cm

Date 1880

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
136.5cm (53.74")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Mahogany Settee to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237351
Dealers Internal Ref
1776
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian carved mahogany settee featuring upholstered blue and white floral pattern seat and backrest, padded armrests, and carved cabriole legs.
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee
Ref: SA1237351
A Victorian carved mahogany settee featuring upholstered blue and white floral pattern seat and backrest, padded armrests, and carved cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Blue, White
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved crest rail, Floral upholstery, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 136.5 cm (54 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Victorian antique settee from 1880 is a mahogany two-seater featuring a shaped backrest with carved ribbons and bows along the crest rail, open carved arms with padded armrests, and front cabriole legs ending in castors. The dark brown timber contrasts with the newly reupholstered white fabric, which displays a blue floral and bird pattern. The piece measures 95 cm high, 136.5 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, with a seat height of 41 cm. Appropriate for placement in a drawing room, hallway, or bedroom, the settee provides comfortable seating while introducing a traditional English country house aesthetic into an interior. The sturdy frame and classic upholstery suit both formal reception rooms and relaxed living spaces.

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A Victorian settee is an upholstered bench or small sofa designed to seat two or more people, originating in the 19th century during the reign of Queen Victoria. These pieces feature decorative wooden frames made from dark hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, often incorporating carved details and curved silhouettes.

Victorian settees were constructed using solid hardwoods, predominantly mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, assembled with traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon joints. Internal upholstery utilized steel coil springs, horsehair or jute padding, webbing, and woven fabric covers such as velvet, damask, or printed cottons.

Authentic Victorian pieces can be identified by hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-cut joinery inside the timber frame, and natural wood oxidation. Examining the underside of the frame often reveals hand-sawn timber, original webbing, and castors made of brass or ceramic.

A Victorian settee can be incorporated into contemporary settings as accent seating in an entrance hall, bay window, or living area. Reupholstering the frame in a contemporary fabric or pairing it with modern lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition between historical and current design styles.

Maintain mahogany wood frames by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber. Protect fabric upholstery from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and clean spills immediately with a dry cloth or specialized upholstery cleaner.
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