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Victorian Mahogany Double-ended Settee, Circa 1860
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Victorian Mahogany Double-ended Settee, Circa 1860

19th century
Description

A charming Victorian mahogany double-ended settee, circa 1860, of elegant serpentine form, with a distinctive shaped back rising at either end and sweeping down towards the centre.

The deeply buttoned and generously upholstered back is complemented by upholstered scroll arms with beautifully shaped mahogany scroll terminals. The settee has a sprung seat and is upholstered throughout in a cream fabric with a repeating red diamond pattern, finished with decorative braid.

Raised on turned mahogany front legs and elegantly swept rear legs, all terminating in brass castors.

An attractive and unusual example of Victorian upholstered furniture, with graceful proportions and a particularly decorative silhouette.

English, circa 1860

Seat Height 46 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Double Ended Settee to the 1860s.

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SA1240598
Dealers Internal Reference
C2037
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A charming Victorian mahogany double-ended settee, circa 1860, of elegant serpentine form, with a distinctive shaped back rising at either end and sweeping down towards the centre.
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The deeply buttoned and generously upholstered back is complemented by upholstered scroll arms with beautifully shaped mahogany scroll terminals.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The settee has a sprung seat and is upholstered throughout in a cream fabric with a repeating red diamond pattern, finished with decorative braid.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany double-ended settee featuring deep-buttoned patterned yellow upholstery, carved scroll arms, and turned legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Double-ended Settee, Circa 1860

Raised on turned mahogany front legs and elegantly swept rear legs, all terminating in brass castors.

An attractive and unusual example of Victorian upholstered furniture, with graceful proportions and a particularly decorative silhouette.

English, circa 1860

Seat Height 46 cm

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Double Ended Settee to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240598
Dealers Internal Ref
C2037
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany double-ended settee featuring deep-buttoned patterned yellow upholstery, carved scroll arms, and turned legs with brass castors.

Victorian Mahogany Double-ended Settee, Circa 1860

Archive II A Victorian mahogany double-ended settee featuring deep-buttoned patterned yellow upholstery, carved scroll arms, and turned legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany double-ended settee featuring deep-buttoned patterned yellow upholstery, carved scroll arms, and turned legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian mahogany double-ended settee featuring deep-buttoned patterned yellow upholstery, carved scroll arms, and turned legs with brass castors. View IV
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A Victorian mahogany double-ended settee featuring deep-buttoned patterned yellow upholstery, carved scroll arms, and turned legs with brass castors.
Victorian Mahogany Double-Ended Settee, Circa 1860
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A Victorian mahogany double-ended settee featuring deep-buttoned patterned yellow upholstery, carved scroll arms, and turned legs with brass castors.
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  • ObjectSettees & Sofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourYellow, Warm Brown
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Turned legs, Carved scroll arms, Brass castors
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 155 cm (61 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This Victorian mahogany double-ended settee from 1860 exhibits an elegant serpentine form featuring a distinctive shaped back that rises at both ends and dips towards the centre. The upholstery consists of cream fabric patterned with repeating red diamonds, complemented by deep buttoning and decorative braid trim along the edges. Carved scroll arms terminate in warm brown mahogany scroll elements, while turned mahogany front legs and swept rear legs finish in brass castors. The settee measures 87 cm high, 155 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm. Positioning this piece within a living room or a formal reception room provides a striking focal point with a classic English country house aesthetic. The double-ended orientation creates a comfortable seating arrangement for social spaces, while the generous upholstery supports relaxed daily use. The combination of exposed warm brown timber and patterned textile integrates easily with traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

A Victorian double-ended settee is a mid-to-late 19th-century upholstered sofa featuring symmetrical raised ends designed for formal seating and conversation in drawing rooms.

These settees typically feature solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood for the exposed frame, steel coil springs, horsehair padding, and hand-tufted fabric upholstery.

Authentic 1860s settees feature hand-carved show-frame timber details, deep buttoned upholstery, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and original brass castors on turned legs.

Position the settee as a focal feature in a living space or hallway, pairing it with contemporary lighting, neutral walls, and modern textured cushions to complement historical elements.

Keep the settee away from direct sunlight and radiators, clean the fabric using a soft brush attachment, and condition the exposed mahogany frame using natural beeswax.
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