53,038  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY 0  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
ID #SA875702
FOR SALE
£9,999
Email
Save
An Exceptional 19thc Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amethyst Leather
Robinson of England
for sale €11,699     $12,699
£9,999

Robinson of England

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jan 2022
View Dealers Stock Page
Id #SA875702
PDF SHARE
SAVE

An Exceptional 19thc Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amethyst Leather

19th century
Description

A very striking and bold yet elegant piece.

We have carried out a ground up restoration, fully horse hair filled and finished in the most exquisite hand dyed Amethyst leathers.

Note:- the first image is at our London Studio where the piece can be viewed :)

Declaration

Robinson of England has dated this Antique Purple Leather Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA875702
Description
A very striking and bold yet elegant piece.
We have carried out a ground up restoration, fully horse hair filled and finished in the most exquisite hand dyed Amethyst leathers.
Robinson of England

Note:- the first image is at our London Studio where the piece can be viewed :)

Date of Manufacture

Robinson of England has dated this Antique Purple Leather Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA875702
Robinson of England
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robinson of England Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A 19th-century rolled arm sofa upholstered in hand-dyed amethyst purple leather with brass stud decoration and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
1 / 6
Archive I A 19th-century rolled arm sofa upholstered in hand-dyed amethyst purple leather with brass stud decoration and turned wooden legs on brass castors.

An Exceptional 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amethyst Leather

Archive II A 19th-century rolled arm sofa upholstered in hand-dyed amethyst purple leather with brass stud decoration and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century rolled arm sofa upholstered in hand-dyed amethyst purple leather with brass stud decoration and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century rolled arm sofa upholstered in hand-dyed amethyst purple leather with brass stud decoration and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century rolled arm sofa upholstered in hand-dyed amethyst purple leather with brass stud decoration and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century rolled arm sofa upholstered in hand-dyed amethyst purple leather with brass stud decoration and turned wooden legs on brass castors. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07886 919 667
Location
London
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2022
Items For Sale 17
Robinson of England
Verified Since Jan 2022
View Dealer Info
Location: London, United Kingdom
Verified
Jan 2022
For Sale
17
A 19th-century rolled arm sofa upholstered in hand-dyed amethyst purple leather with brass stud decoration and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
An Exceptional 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amethyst Leather
Ref: SA875702
A 19th-century rolled arm sofa upholstered in hand-dyed amethyst purple leather with brass stud decoration and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, Chesterfield sofas are traditional British deep-seated settees featuring characteristic rolled arms at the same height as the back, often upholstered in leather with decorative studding or buttoning.

Victorian leather sofas were constructed with solid hardwood frames, usually oak or beech, stuffed with natural horsehair and fibre fillings, supported by steel coil springs, and finished with hand-dyed full-grain leather, brass studding, and turned timber legs with castors.

Authentic 19th-century leather pieces feature hand-turned timber legs, brass castors with period markings, hand-driven brass upholstery tacks, and evidence of hand-stitching along frame seams and underside webbing.

A rich leather sofa acts as a central focal point in contemporary spaces, pairing well with neutral plaster walls, natural oak floorboards, polished metal lamps, and minimalist wool textiles.

Keep hand-dyed leather away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying and fading, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply a specialised leather conditioner annually to maintain flexibility.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories