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Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840
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Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840

19th century
Description

This is an antique spoon back sofa. An English, walnut and textile 2 person settee, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Highly appealing, early Victorian sofa

Displays a desirable aged patina

Select walnut shows fine grain interest and rich russet hues

Professionally reupholstered in superb, high quality fabric

Spoon back accentuated with a dashing top rail with scrolled corners

The surmount decorated with a lovingly carved heraldic gryphon

Traditionally stuffed, high quality fabric in light, fresh hues

Resplendent in golden diamond pattern against a light duck egg blue ground

Generous seat height of 46cm (18") for comfortable lounging

Attractive brocade trim in golden hues throughout

Serpentine arms with foliate carved grips

Extended cabochon knee carvings sit above a squat cabriole leg and riding on ceramic castors

This early Victorian antique spoon back sofa is a sight to behold. Lovingly reupholstered in the traditional way, this is sure to enhance any room and become a focal point for the space. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 187.5cm (73.75'')

Max Depth: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Max Height: 107cm (42.25'')

Seat Width: 149cm (58.75'')

Seat Depth: 53cm (20.75'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.6621

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
187.5cm (73.82")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA759853
Dealers Internal Reference
18.6621
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is an antique spoon back sofa. An English, walnut and textile 2 person settee, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Highly appealing, early Victorian sofa

Displays a desirable aged patina

fig 1. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840
fig 1. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840

Select walnut shows fine grain interest and rich russet hues

Professionally reupholstered in superb, high quality fabric

Spoon back accentuated with a dashing top rail with scrolled corners

The surmount decorated with a lovingly carved heraldic gryphon

fig 2. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840
fig 2. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840

Traditionally stuffed, high quality fabric in light, fresh hues

Resplendent in golden diamond pattern against a light duck egg blue ground

Generous seat height of 46cm (18") for comfortable lounging

Attractive brocade trim in golden hues throughout

fig 3. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840
fig 3. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840

Serpentine arms with foliate carved grips

Extended cabochon knee carvings sit above a squat cabriole leg and riding on ceramic castors

This early Victorian antique spoon back sofa is a sight to behold.

Lovingly reupholstered in the traditional way, this is sure to enhance any room and become a focal point for the space.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840
fig 4. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840

Dimensions:

Max Width: 187.5cm (73.75'')

Max Depth: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Max Height: 107cm (42.25'')

Seat Width: 149cm (58.75'')

Seat Depth: 53cm (20.75'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840
fig 5. Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.6621

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
187.5cm (73.82")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA759853
Dealers Internal Ref
18.6621
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2 Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840
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