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Superb Mahogany & Inlaid Parlour Suite
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €4,388     $4,763
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Superb Mahogany & Inlaid Parlour Suite

1900 - 1920
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A superb quality 7 piece late Victorian / Edwardian mahogany and inlaid parlour suite consisting of a beautiful conversation seat, pair of open elbow chairs and 4 side chairs. The whole having wonderful fan shaped backs with fine floral marquetry inlay and ivorine stringing throughout. All raised on slender cabriole legs with inlaid harebells to the knees and re-upholstered in a good quality fabric with gimp edging. Condition - very good, all frames strong and fit for purpose. Dimensions:- Settee Height…34.5’’/ 87cm. Width..53.5’’/ 136cm. Depth…25.5’’/ 64.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £140.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
64.5cm (25.39")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Parlour Suite to the 1900s.

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SA700853
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3207/9
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A superb quality 7 piece late Victorian / Edwardian mahogany and inlaid parlour suite consisting of a beautiful conversation seat, pair of open elbow chairs and 4 side chairs.
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The whole having wonderful fan shaped backs with fine floral marquetry inlay and ivorine stringing throughout.
John Howkins Antiques

All raised on slender cabriole legs with inlaid harebells to the knees and re-upholstered in a good quality fabric with gimp edging. Condition - very good, all frames strong and fit for purpose. Dimensions:- Settee Height…34.5’’/ 87cm. Width..53.5’’/ 136cm. Depth…25.5’’/ 64.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £140.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
64.5cm (25.39")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Parlour Suite to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA700853
Dealers Internal Ref
3207/9
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

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An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats.
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Archive I An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats.

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Archive II An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats. View II
Archive III An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats. View IX
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats.
Superb Mahogany & Inlaid Parlour Suite
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An Edwardian parlour suite featuring a mahogany settee, armchairs, and side chairs with pierced fan-backrests and cream patterned upholstered seats.
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An Edwardian parlour suite typically comprises a matching settee, armchairs, and side chairs designed for formal reception rooms. Popular in the early 20th century, these sets featured lightweight, elegant frames crafted from mahogany, often adorned with intricate marquetry, satinwood inlays, and stylized fan or oval pierced backs.

Cabinetmakers predominantly utilized dense mahogany paired with exotic timber veneers such as satinwood, boxwood, and rosewood for intricate marquetry detailing. Frames were constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, while seats featured hand-tied coil springs, webbing, and traditional padding beneath woven upholstery.

Authentic pieces demonstrate crisp, hand-cut marquetry rather than modern laser-cut or printed veneers, alongside natural timber age oxidation on unpolished undersides. Look for classical Edwardian motifs like urns, bellflowers, and fan back designs, together with genuine hand-stitched upholstery rails and traditional joinery.

Break up the full suite across multiple spaces or style the settee as a focal point in a hallway or at the foot of a bed. Neutral modern fabrics or bold modern velvet upholstery can refresh the classic frames, creating a refined contrast against minimal plaster walls and architectural lighting.

Dust wooden frames regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain once or twice a year to preserve moisture and shine. Avoid placing the suite directly near heat sources or bright sunlight, which can dry out timber joints and fade delicate marquetry inlays.
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