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A Second Empire Walnut Sofa
Chequers Antiques
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A Second Empire Walnut Sofa

19th century
Description

A Second Empire walnut sofa of small proportions in the Louis XVI style, the crested toprail with a gadroon en chapeau de gendarme with carved feather finials to the ends, fluted downswept arms around a padded back, over a stuffover seat on tapered fluted supports. French circa 1870.

Condition: Excellent, the frame is solid and robust, the sofa is comfortable to sit on. The upholstery is reasonably fresh with one or two minor spots, otherwise it is in good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this Second Empire Walnut Sofa to the 1870s.

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SA710713
Description
A Second Empire walnut sofa of small proportions in the Louis XVI style, the crested toprail with a gadroon en chapeau de gendarme with carved feather finials to the ends, fluted downswept arms around a padded back, over a stuffover seat on tapered fluted supports. French circa 1870.

Condition: Excellent, the frame is solid and robust, the sofa is comfortable to sit on. The upholstery is reasonably fresh with one or two minor spots, otherwise it is in good condition.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Second Empire Walnut Sofa to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA710713
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A French Second Empire carved walnut sofa featuring a cream and pale yellow striped upholstered back and seat with padded armrests and fluted legs.
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Archive I A French Second Empire carved walnut sofa featuring a cream and pale yellow striped upholstered back and seat with padded armrests and fluted legs.

A Second Empire walnut sofa

Archive II A French Second Empire carved walnut sofa featuring a cream and pale yellow striped upholstered back and seat with padded armrests and fluted legs. View II
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Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
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A French Second Empire carved walnut sofa featuring a cream and pale yellow striped upholstered back and seat with padded armrests and fluted legs.
A Second Empire walnut sofa
Ref: SA710713
A French Second Empire carved walnut sofa featuring a cream and pale yellow striped upholstered back and seat with padded armrests and fluted legs.
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Emerging in France during the reign of Napoleon III in the mid-to-late 19th century, Second Empire furniture blends historical revival stylesparticularly Neoclassical and Louis XVI elementscharacterised by rich dark woods, detailed hand carvings, and formal proportions.

Frames were typically crafted from solid fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring hand-carved detailing, turned fluted legs, traditional hair-filled padding, hand-tied coil springs, and silk or damask upholstery.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, natural timber grain variations, carved cresting or reeding, traditional structural webbing beneath, and signs of genuine age-related wear on contact areas such as armrests and feet.

Position the settee as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living space, pairing its structured silhouette with clean-lined contemporary tables, neutral linen textiles, and understated lighting to balance historical character with modern aesthetics.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the walnut timber, while vacuuming the upholstery gently on low suction with a soft brush attachment.
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