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Late Victorian One-arm Drop-end Sofa
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Late Victorian One-arm Drop-end Sofa

19th century
For Sale by FB Antiques
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A charming and generously proportioned late Victorian one-arm drop-end sofa, dating to approximately circa 1890–1910.

The sofa features an unusual and attractive single drop end to one side, with a raised, rounded upholstered arm to the opposite end. It is traditionally upholstered throughout in a smart rust-red and cream striped woven fabric, giving the piece a warm and inviting appearance.

The sofa is raised on elegant turned walnut-coloured wooden legs, with the front legs fitted with brass and porcelain castors. The substantial upholstered back, seat and arms provide a comfortable and generous seating area, while the distinctive asymmetric design gives the sofa considerable character.

A particularly attractive feature is the single drop-end configuration, making this a versatile piece that can be positioned against a wall or used more freely within a room.

Period: Circa 1890–1910

Style: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian

Type: One-arm drop-end sofa

Upholstery: Rust-red and cream striped fabric

Features: Single drop end, turned wooden legs and brass/porcelain castors

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Drop Arm Sofa to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239109
Dealers Internal Reference
EL12/806
Description
A charming and generously proportioned late Victorian one-arm drop-end sofa, dating to approximately circa 1890–1910.
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The sofa features an unusual and attractive single drop end to one side, with a raised, rounded upholstered arm to the opposite end.
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It is traditionally upholstered throughout in a smart rust-red and cream striped woven fabric, giving the piece a warm and inviting appearance.

fig 1. A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Late Victorian One-arm Drop-end Sofa

The sofa is raised on elegant turned walnut-coloured wooden legs, with the front legs fitted with brass and porcelain castors. The substantial upholstered back, seat and arms provide a comfortable and generous seating area, while the distinctive asymmetric design gives the sofa considerable character.

fig 2. A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
fig 2. Late Victorian One-arm Drop-end Sofa

A particularly attractive feature is the single drop-end configuration, making this a versatile piece that can be positioned against a wall or used more freely within a room.

Period: Circa 1890–1910

Style: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian

Type: One-arm drop-end sofa

Upholstery: Rust-red and cream striped fabric

Features: Single drop end, turned wooden legs and brass/porcelain castors

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Drop Arm Sofa to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239109
Dealers Internal Ref
EL12/806
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Archive I A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.

Late Victorian One-arm Drop-end Sofa

Archive II A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View VI
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Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2014
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A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
Late Victorian One-Arm Drop-End Sofa
Ref: SA1239109
A late Victorian upholstered two-seater sofa featuring red striped fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFabric, Timber, Brass
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsScroll arms, Turned legs, Brass castors, Striped upholstery
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 164 cm (65 in) x D 78 cm (31 in)

This late Victorian one-arm drop-end sofa dates to the period circa 1890–1910. The design incorporates an asymmetric profile with a raised, rounded upholstered scroll arm on one side and a drop end to the opposite side, along with a substantial upholstered back, seat and arms. The frame is traditionally upholstered in a rust-red and cream striped woven fabric and is raised on turned walnut-coloured wooden legs fitted with brass and porcelain castors. The sofa measures 78 cm high, 164 cm wide and 78 cm deep, providing a comfortable two-seater capacity. The versatile configuration allows the piece to be positioned against a wall or used more freely within a reception room, sitting room or study in an English Country House interior.

FAQs

Originating in the late 19th century, a drop-end sofa features an integrated ratchet mechanism that allows one or both armrests to lower, converting the seat into a daybed or reclining lounger.

Victorian sofas were constructed using solid hardwood frames such as beech or mahogany, hand-tied steel coil springs, natural fillings like horsehair, and turned wooden legs finished with brass castors.

Authentic period examples feature heavy timber frameworks, hand-stitched upholstery edge-rolls, original brass drop-arm ratchets or hinges, and hand-turned timber legs with stamped metal castors.

Position the sofa as a focal point in a sitting room or reading nook, pairing the structured silhouette with muted neutral walls, contemporary accent lighting, or natural fibre rugs.

Vacuum fabric regularly using a soft brush attachment, nourish exposed timber legs with natural beeswax, and keep the piece away from direct heat and sunlight to prevent fabric fading and frame warping.
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