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A Stylish Walnut Settee, Ca. 1840-60
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A Stylish Walnut Settee, Ca. 1840-60

19th century
Description

There’s a stylish and almost contemporary look on this mid C19th distressed walnut French settee.

The piece is upholstered in a traditional way, with a top cover of hessian and tack finish.

Circa: 1840-60

Measurements:

168 cm width x 106 cm height x 62 cm depth

Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Walnut Settee Sofa to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 05986268
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-carved shell and foliate cresting: French Second Empire chair making.
Cabriole legs with carved knee details: mid-nineteenth-century Rococo revival design.
Framing joints pinned at the arms: traditional cabinet construction.
Old iron cut tacks around the frame: early upholstery fixing.

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.

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SA712324
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We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

Description
There’s a stylish and almost contemporary look on this mid C19th distressed walnut French settee.

The piece is upholstered in a traditional way, with a top cover of hessian and tack finish.

Circa: 1840-60

Measurements:

168 cm width x 106 cm height x 62 cm depth

Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Walnut Settee Sofa to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 05986268
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-carved shell and foliate cresting: French Second Empire chair making.
Cabriole legs with carved knee details: mid-nineteenth-century Rococo revival design.
Framing joints pinned at the arms: traditional cabinet construction.
Old iron cut tacks around the frame: early upholstery fixing.

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.

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SA712324
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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A Stylish Walnut Settee, Ca. 1840-60

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Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 07717 101 616 or 01672 516420
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3 South View Place (office only)
Blowhorn Street
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1DD
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2012
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A mid-nineteenth century carved walnut settee with cabriole legs and neutral beige cloth upholstery.
A Stylish Walnut Settee, ca. 1840-60
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A mid-nineteenth century carved walnut settee with cabriole legs and neutral beige cloth upholstery.
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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourBeige, Taupe
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Shell cresting, Padded armrests, Serpentine apron

This mid-nineteenth century Louis XV Revival settee is constructed from distressed walnut and finished in taupe, beige and dark wood tones. The piece exhibits traditional upholstery featuring a hessian top cover secured with a visible brass tack trim, a heavily carved shell cresting at the top of the curved backrest, and padded armrests supported by scrolling open arms. The serpentine apron transitions into four slender cabriole legs, each decorated with carved motifs at the knees, while showing authentic wear and distressing across its timber surfaces. Measuring 168 cm width by 106 cm height by 62 cm depth, the seat easily accommodates two or three adults. In a modern interior, this settee works well in a traditional living room, a spacious hallway or a bedroom as a seating option. Its neutral upholstery and weathered timber frame complement various interior design schemes, ranging from classical French chateau styles to eclectic spaces.

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Mid-19th century Louis XV Revival settees are characterised by curved frames, cabriole legs, serpentine seat rails, and detailed floral or shell carvings. Designed for drawing rooms and salons, these pieces mirrored the naturalistic curves and ornate aesthetics of 18th-century French furniture.

These settees were crafted using dense hardwood, predominantly walnut, which allowed for intricate hand-carving. Internal construction incorporated mortise and tenon joinery, steel coil springs, horsehair padding, and natural fabric upholstery secured with brass tacks.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-carving with slight irregularities, hand-cut joinery, and natural patination on the underside of the wooden frame. Original upholstery tacking lines or hand-forged hardware also help verify mid-19th century production.

A mid-19th century settee works well as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom footboard, or living area. Pairing the carved wooden frame with neutral upholstery creates a subtle contrast alongside modern minimalist decor or classical architectural elements.

The wooden frame should be kept away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking and occasionally waxed with natural beeswax to maintain timber moisture. Fabric upholstery requires light vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and prompt spot cleaning using specialized upholstery cleaners.
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