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18th Century English George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Sofa
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for sale €6,786     $7,366
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18th Century English George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Sofa

18th century
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A fine late 18th century English George III mahogany sofa of generous proportions and particularly good quality.

The shaped upholstered back flows into elegantly swept arms, above a notably deep and comfortable seat. The exposed mahogany frame is finely carved, with foliate decoration and carved paterae to the leg blocks, raised on tapering legs terminating in brass castors.

The quality of the carving and unusually generous depth set this sofa apart from more commonly encountered examples of the period.

Recently upholstered in a simple striped linen.

H 93cm x W 175cm x D 84cm


H 36½” x W 69” x D 33”

Seat Height: 40cm

Seat Depth: 65cm

(#4120)

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this George III Hepplewhite Sofa to the 18th Century.

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SA1243781
Description
A fine late 18th century English George III mahogany sofa of generous proportions and particularly good quality.
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The shaped upholstered back flows into elegantly swept arms, above a notably deep and comfortable seat.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The exposed mahogany frame is finely carved, with foliate decoration and carved paterae to the leg blocks, raised on tapering legs terminating in brass castors.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century George III mahogany sofa upholstered in cream striped fabric with carved fluted front legs on brass castors.
fig 1. 18th Century English George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Sofa

The quality of the carving and unusually generous depth set this sofa apart from more commonly encountered examples of the period.

Recently upholstered in a simple striped linen.

H 93cm x W 175cm x D 84cm


H 36½” x W 69” x D 33”

Seat Height: 40cm

Seat Depth: 65cm

(#4120)

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this George III Hepplewhite Sofa to the 18th Century.

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SA1243781
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Archive I An eighteenth-century George III mahogany sofa upholstered in cream striped fabric with carved fluted front legs on brass castors.

18th Century English George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Sofa

Archive II An eighteenth-century George III mahogany sofa upholstered in cream striped fabric with carved fluted front legs on brass castors. View II
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
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Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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An eighteenth-century George III mahogany sofa upholstered in cream striped fabric with carved fluted front legs on brass castors.
18th Century English George III Hepplewhite Mahogany Sofa
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An eighteenth-century George III mahogany sofa upholstered in cream striped fabric with carved fluted front legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery, Brass
  • ColourCream, Dark Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine back, Fluted legs, Carved rosettes, Brass castors

An eighteenth-century George III Hepplewhite mahogany sofa brings classic English country house style to a living room or drawing room. This piece combines a shaped serpentine upholstered back with elegantly swept arms and a deep, comfortable seat. The dark brown exposed mahogany frame displays fine foliate carving, fluted tapering front legs with carved rosettes on the leg blocks, and brass castors. Recent cream striped linen upholstery covers the back, seat and arms. Measuring 175 cm wide, 93 cm high and 84 cm deep, the sofa offers generous proportions for daily seating. Placement in a traditional or period interior provides both a decorative focal point and a functional seating option for hosting guests or relaxing at home.

FAQs

Emerging in late 18th-century England, Hepplewhite sofas are characterised by delicate Neoclassical proportions, elegant curves such as camel or serpentine backs, and refined mahogany frames often featuring fluted legs.

Craftsmen utilised dense mahogany for exposed frames and legs, combined with hand-carved details, beech or pine internal frames, traditional horsehair stuffing, and brass castors.

Look for original joinery techniques such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, natural patination on mahogany legs, authentic hand-carved rosettes or fluting, and correct historical proportions.

Pair the structured silhouette with neutral linen upholstery or contemporary textured fabrics to create a focal point in a formal drawing room or modern sitting area.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain, and vacuum upholstered surfaces using a soft brush attachment.
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