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Diminutive Slipper Sofa - 1880
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Diminutive Slipper Sofa - 1880

19th century
Description

A diminutive Victorian slipper sofa, dating to approximately 1860–1880.

The low, armless frame has a deep-buttoned back with a rolled upper edge and a sprung seat with rounded front corners. Raised on short turned front legs with carved lobed decoration and a beaded lower collar, with plain rear supports and ceramic-wheeled castors.

At just 109cm wide, its compact proportions suit a bedroom or smaller sitting room.

The frame is sturdy and the sofa is offered for recovering. The existing underlying upholstery appears serviceable, although its full condition will need assessing during upholstery work. The covering of this banquette sofa bench is worn and incomplete, with exposed upholstery around the sides and back.

Width 109cm × Depth 67cm × Height 81cm

Width 3′7″ × Depth 2′2″ × Height 2′8″

Seat depth 50cm × Seat height 32cm

Seat depth 1′8″ × Seat height 1′1″

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Diminutive Slipper Sofa to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245701
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Description
A diminutive Victorian slipper sofa, dating to approximately 1860–1880.
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The low, armless frame has a deep-buttoned back with a rolled upper edge and a sprung seat with rounded front corners.
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Raised on short turned front legs with carved lobed decoration and a beaded lower collar, with plain rear supports and ceramic-wheeled castors.

fig 1. A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Diminutive Slipper Sofa - 1880

At just 109cm wide, its compact proportions suit a bedroom or smaller sitting room.

The frame is sturdy and the sofa is offered for recovering. The existing underlying upholstery appears serviceable, although its full condition will need assessing during upholstery work. The covering of this banquette sofa bench is worn and incomplete, with exposed upholstery around the sides and back.

Width 109cm × Depth 67cm × Height 81cm

Width 3′7″ × Depth 2′2″ × Height 2′8″

Seat depth 50cm × Seat height 32cm

Seat depth 1′8″ × Seat height 1′1″

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Diminutive Slipper Sofa to the 1880s.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245701
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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Archive I A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors.

Diminutive Slipper Sofa - 1880

Archive II A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors. View XI
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Telephone 07376 595720
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Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
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Location: Carlinghow Mills, Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8LL, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors.
Diminutive Slipper Sofa - 1880
Ref: SA1245701
A late Victorian diminutive slipper sofa featuring a deep button-tufted backrest, low profile, and turned timber legs on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Tapestry, Brass
  • ColourSage Green
  • MotifsButton tufting, Turned legs, Armless profile, Brass castors
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

FAQs

Originating in the nineteenth century, a slipper sofa or slipper chair is low-built, armless seating designed to assist individuals while dressing and putting on footwear.

Traditional Victorian slipper sofas were constructed with solid timber frames such as mahogany or walnut, stuffed with natural horsehair, upholstered in woven fabrics, and mounted on brass castors.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-turned wooden legs, hand-stitched upholstery webbing, period brass castors, deep buttoning, and compact proportions suited for bedrooms.

A slipper sofa works exceptionally well placed at the foot of a bed, positioned in a spacious dressing room, or arranged as occasional seating in an entryway alcove.

Vacuum delicate upholstery gently using a brush attachment, protect decorative fabrics from direct sunlight, and nourish wooden legs periodically with natural beeswax.
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