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Large 19th Century Sofa by John Taylor & Sons
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for sale €4,446     $4,826
£3,800
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Large 19th Century Sofa by John Taylor & Sons

19th century
Description

A 19th century sofa be John Taylor & Sons of Edinburg of country house proportions. Raised on ebonized walnut legs and brass casters.

Structurally in good solid order and prepped in calico ready for a top cover.

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

45cm seat height

166cm seat width

55cm seat depth

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian John Taylor Sofa to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
234cm (92.13")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243652
Dealers Internal Reference
1902
Description
A 19th century sofa be John Taylor & Sons of Edinburg of country house proportions. Raised on ebonized walnut legs and brass casters.

Structurally in good solid order and prepped in calico ready for a top cover.

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

45cm seat height

166cm seat width

55cm seat depth

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian John Taylor Sofa to the Victorian era.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
234cm (92.13")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243652
Dealers Internal Ref
1902
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 large nineteenth-century Victorian sofa upholstered in cream calico fabric with scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A large nineteenth-century Victorian sofa upholstered in cream calico fabric with scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors.

Large 19th Century Sofa by John Taylor & Sons

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Archive V A large nineteenth-century Victorian sofa upholstered in cream calico fabric with scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View V
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 190
Items Sold 753
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A large nineteenth-century Victorian sofa upholstered in cream calico fabric with scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
Large 19th century sofa by John Taylor & Sons
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A large nineteenth-century Victorian sofa upholstered in cream calico fabric with scrolled arms and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Calico
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsScrolled arms, Turned legs, Brass castors, Deep seat
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 234 cm (92 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

A nineteenth-century Victorian sofa by John Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh displays country house proportions. This large seating piece incorporates a mahogany frame with visible timber grain, finished with scrolled arms and dark ebonized turned legs supported by brass castors. The deep seat, backrest and scrolled arms are upholstered in plain cream calico fabric, presented in a prepped state ready for a final top cover. Dimensions are 74 cm high, 234 cm wide and 94 cm deep, with a seat height of 45 cm, seat width of 166 cm and seat depth of 55 cm. Position this substantial item within a principal reception space or drawing room to serve as a central seating focus.

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John Taylor & Sons were prominent Edinburgh cabinetmakers active during the nineteenth century, recognised for high-grade joinery, solid mahogany or walnut frames, and expertly proportioned upholstery designed for grand residential interiors.

Victorian sofas typically feature solid hardwood frames, steel coil springs, hand-tied lashings, horsehair padding, and natural cotton calico under-linings supported by turned timber legs and brass castors.

Authentic period sofas display hand-carved joinery marks, stamped maker marks or brass plates on legs/castors, traditional coil spring webbing beneath the base, and substantial overall weight due to dense hardwood timber frames.

A Victorian sofa in modern calico or updated linen upholstery creates a tactile focal point when contrasted against minimalist architecture, neutral walls, and contemporary polished concrete or original floorboards.

Maintain timber components by waxing periodically with natural beeswax, keep fabric away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation, and gently vacuum upholstery with a soft brush attachment to prevent dust build-up.
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