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Country House Sofa
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Country House Sofa

19th century
Description

Very comfy country house sofa retaining its original castors on mahogany turned legs

Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Leather Country House Sofa to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
215cm (84.65")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
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SA1245552
Description
Very comfy country house sofa retaining its original castors on mahogany turned legs
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Leather Country House Sofa to the Victorian era.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
215cm (84.65")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245552
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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An antique tan leather country house sofa featuring rolled arms with brass studding details and turned wooden legs on castors.
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Archive I An antique tan leather country house sofa featuring rolled arms with brass studding details and turned wooden legs on castors.

Country House Sofa

Archive II An antique tan leather country house sofa featuring rolled arms with brass studding details and turned wooden legs on castors. View II
Archive III An antique tan leather country house sofa featuring rolled arms with brass studding details and turned wooden legs on castors. View III
Archive IV An antique tan leather country house sofa featuring rolled arms with brass studding details and turned wooden legs on castors. View IV
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
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Uppingham
Rutland
LE15 9ES
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 38
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Henry Fowler Antiques
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An antique tan leather country house sofa featuring rolled arms with brass studding details and turned wooden legs on castors.
Country house sofa
Ref: SA1245552
An antique tan leather country house sofa featuring rolled arms with brass studding details and turned wooden legs on castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass
  • ColourChestnut Brown
  • MotifsRolled arms, Brass studding, Turned legs on castors, Curved backrest
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 215 cm (85 in) x D 92 cm (36 in)

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An English country house sofa is characterised by its generous proportions, deep seat depth, low profile, and rolled arms. Designed primarily for comfort and durability in estate drawing rooms and libraries, these settees traditionally feature solid timber frames, hand-tied coil springs, and quality leather or woven fabric upholstery.

Authentic period leather sofas were constructed using hardwood frames, typically oak or beech, stuffed with natural horsehair and coconut fibre. Upholstery consists of full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, frequently finished with hand-tacked brass studs and mounted on turned wooden legs with castors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of natural wear, hand-stitched seams, and individual hand-hammered brass tacks rather than modern stud strips. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-tied spring construction, original webbing, and solid hardwood frame joinery.

A classic leather sofa creates visual anchor points when placed alongside clean-lined modern coffee tables and minimalist lighting. Natural texture contrasts can be achieved by layering with wool throws, linen cushions, or contemporary abstract artwork.

Leather upholstery requires regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodic application of a specialist leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to preserve the patinated surface finish.
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