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Victorian Walnut Upholstered Bay Window Sofa Seat.
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Victorian Walnut Upholstered Bay Window Sofa Seat.

19th century
Description

Victorian walnut upholstered bay window sofa/seat.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Red Velvet Settee to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09720565
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Carved floral knees on the cabriole legs: Victorian parlour furniture carving.
White ceramic wheel casters: fittings common from the 1860s onward.
Deep buttoning to the backrest: traditional nineteenth-century upholstery technique.
Shaped frame with angled sides: made to fit a bay window setting.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245795
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Description
Victorian walnut upholstered bay window sofa/seat.
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Red Velvet Settee to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09720565
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Carved floral knees on the cabriole legs: Victorian parlour furniture carving.
White ceramic wheel casters: fittings common from the 1860s onward.
Deep buttoning to the backrest: traditional nineteenth-century upholstery technique.
Shaped frame with angled sides: made to fit a bay window setting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245795
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

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A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors.
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Archive I A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors.

Victorian Walnut Upholstered Bay Window Sofa Seat.

Archive II A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors. View VII
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2012
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors.
Victorian walnut upholstered bay window sofa seat.
Ref: SA1245795
A Victorian red velvet upholstered bay window sofa featuring deep button tufting, fringe apron trim, and short turned legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsButton tufting, Fringe trim, Turned legs, Curved back
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

This Victorian walnut upholstered bay window sofa seat brings historic seating into a modern home. The piece displays a curved back, short turned wooden legs with brass castors, and a fringed apron trim along the base. Upholstered in a deep red velvet fabric, the design incorporates button tufting across the backrest and armrests. The sofa measures 81 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 62 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this settee serves as an occasional seat or window bench in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. The compact proportions suit curved alcoves, bay windows, or smaller reception spaces while providing comfortable seating for domestic use.

FAQs

Originating in the nineteenth century, these settees were specially constructed with curved or angled backs to fit precisely into architectural bay windows prevalent in Victorian homes.

Craftsmen typically constructed frames from solid walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, combining horsehair padding, coil springs, and upholstery fabrics such as velvet or damask.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-carved hardwood frames, brass castors, deep button tufting, hand-tied coil spring construction, and characteristic nineteenth-century joinery.

Placing the settee within an architectural nook or hallway creates a focal point, where its rich colour and curved silhouette contrast effectively against neutral walls and modern decor.

Vacuum velvet fabrics gently using a soft brush attachment, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and treat exposed walnut legs with natural beeswax.
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