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Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Royal House Antiques
for sale €14,040     $15,240
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Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

19th century
Description

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa.

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period original Victorian which is rare in itself however being a serpentine curved front model it is as rare as hens’ teeth, I’ve seen maybe two of these in all my years.

It is Horsehair padded, the seat platform is coil sprung, the legs mahogany with Victorian porcelain castors, the leather has been fully restored to include a wash back hand dyed and seal so it’s ready for the next family, the woodwork has all been French polished.

Dimensions

Height:- 70cm

Width:- 183cm

Depth:- 90cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the Victorian era.

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SA815013
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa.

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

fig 1. A Victorian whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a serpentine front, deep buttoned upholstery, brass stud detailing, and turned legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period original Victorian which is rare in itself however being a serpentine curved front model it is as rare as hens’ teeth, I’ve seen maybe two of these in all my years.

fig 2. A Victorian whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a serpentine front, deep buttoned upholstery, brass stud detailing, and turned legs with brass castors.
fig 2. Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

It is Horsehair padded, the seat platform is coil sprung, the legs mahogany with Victorian porcelain castors, the leather has been fully restored to include a wash back hand dyed and seal so it’s ready for the next family, the woodwork has all been French polished.

fig 3. A Victorian whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a serpentine front, deep buttoned upholstery, brass stud detailing, and turned legs with brass castors.
fig 3. Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Dimensions

Height:- 70cm

Width:- 183cm

Depth:- 90cm

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Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.
Royal House Antiques

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA815013
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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Archive I A Victorian whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a serpentine front, deep buttoned upholstery, brass stud detailing, and turned legs with brass castors.

VICTORIAN SERPENTINE HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA

Archive II A Victorian whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a serpentine front, deep buttoned upholstery, brass stud detailing, and turned legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a serpentine front, deep buttoned upholstery, brass stud detailing, and turned legs with brass castors. View III
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Archive V A Victorian whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a serpentine front, deep buttoned upholstery, brass stud detailing, and turned legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a serpentine front, deep buttoned upholstery, brass stud detailing, and turned legs with brass castors. View VI
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A Victorian whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofa featuring a serpentine front, deep buttoned upholstery, brass stud detailing, and turned legs with brass castors.
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A Victorian Chesterfield sofa is characterised by its equal-height arms and back, deep-buttoned or tufted upholstery, and distinctive rolled arms. During the Victorian era, these sofas frequently incorporated serpentine-curved fronts, hand-tacked brass studding, and turned timber legs fitted with brass castors.

Traditional construction relied on solid hardwood frames, typically beech or oak, stuffed with natural materials such as horsehair and coir fibre. The upholstery comprised full-grain bovine leather, hand-dyed and secured over steel coil springs with individual brass upholstery nails.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-stitched leather panels, deep hand-tufting secured with tied-off buttons, and solid hardwood frames rather than modern engineered woods. Look for original brass castors, turned wooden legs displaying historic wear, and natural patination across the leather finish.

Pair the deep leather tones with neutral wool throws, minimal metal accent tables, or contemporary artwork to balance the visual weight of the frame. Positioning the sofa against exposed brick, lime-washed walls, or inside a minimalist space creates an effective architectural focal point.

Dust the leather regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a specialist leather wax or conditioner annually to maintain flexibility. Avoid direct sunlight and positioning near active heat sources to prevent drying, cracking, or premature fading of hand-dyed finishes.
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