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19th Century Country House Chesterfield Sofa
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for sale €3,276     $3,556
£2,800
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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19th Century Country House Chesterfield Sofa

19th century
Description

A large and substantial 19th century country house Chesterfield sofa. Raised on superb quality front legs with inlayed burr walnut detailing and splayed and chamfered rear legs. The sofa retains its original buttoned horsehair interior fillings which are firm and intact.

Structurally in good solid order and it would benefit from being recovered.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

43cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Chesterfield Velvet Sofa to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240790
Dealers Internal Reference
2127
Description
A large and substantial 19th century country house Chesterfield sofa.
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Raised on superb quality front legs with inlayed burr walnut detailing and splayed and chamfered rear legs.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

The sofa retains its original buttoned horsehair interior fillings which are firm and intact.

Structurally in good solid order and it would benefit from being recovered.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

43cm seat height

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Chesterfield Velvet Sofa to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240790
Dealers Internal Ref
2127
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors.
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Archive I A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors.

19th Century Country House Chesterfield Sofa

Archive II A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors. View VII
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 187
Items Sold 745
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors.
19th Century Country House Chesterfield Sofa
Ref: SA1240790
A Victorian Chesterfield sofa upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green velvet with rolled arms and turned legs on castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialVelvet, Hardwood, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Rolled arms, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 213 cm (84 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

This 1860 Victorian Chesterfield sofa displays an olive green velvet upholstery with deep buttoning across the backrest and front rail, complemented by rolled arms, turned legs on brass castors, and a buttoned horsehair interior filling. Measuring 73 cm high, 213 cm wide, and 83 cm deep with a 43 cm seat height, the substantial piece is raised on front legs featuring inlayed burr walnut detailing and splayed and chamfered rear legs. Placed in a drawing room, study, or library, it provides deep seating for relaxing, reading, or entertaining. Built on a hardwood frame in solid structural order, the sofa shows visible wear on the velvet cover, which exhibits thinning and fading. The horsehair interior fillings remain firm and intact, and the piece would benefit from being recovered. The combination of classic Victorian lines, turnings, and castors makes it a traditional seating option for historic or formal interiors.

FAQs

A 19th-century Chesterfield sofa is characterised by deep-buttoned upholstery, rolled arms set at equal height to the back, and hand-sprung construction supported on turned wooden legs.

Victorian Chesterfield sofas were constructed using solid timber frames such as beech or oak, fitted with hand-tied steel coil springs, horsehair or hair-blend padding, and upholstered in leather or wool velvet.

Authentic antique examples feature hand-stitched tufting, solid wood frames joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints, original hand-tied coil springing, and turned legs fitted with brass castors.

A velvet Chesterfield sofa functions as a central focal point when positioned in neutral living spaces alongside contemporary lighting, minimal coffee tables, and natural fibre floor coverings.

Velvet upholstery should be brushed gently with a soft velvet brush in the direction of the pile and vacuumed regularly using a low-suction upholstery attachment, while spills should be blotted immediately with a dry cloth.
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