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Outstanding Carved Walnut Sofa
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Outstanding Carved Walnut Sofa

19th century
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A superb Victorian carved walnut two seater sofa, extremely comfortable, original plush upholstery in very good condition. superb quality carvings and six leg under tier.

76" length

29" overall depth

54.5" high

22" seat depth

20" seat height

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You are free to view this item at our showroom by appointment , we are open five days a week, Monday - Thursday, Saturday

www.fernyhoughantiques.co.uk

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Walnut Antique Sofa to the 1880s.

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SA889202
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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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Description
A superb Victorian carved walnut two seater sofa, extremely comfortable, original plush upholstery in very good condition. superb quality carvings and six leg under tier.

76" length

29" overall depth

54.5" high

fig 1. An antique double-backed sofa crafted from dark carved walnut wood with mustard yellow striped upholstery and fringe trim.
fig 1. Outstanding Carved Walnut Sofa

22" seat depth

20" seat height

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

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You are free to view this item at our showroom by appointment , we are open five days a week, Monday - Thursday, Saturday.
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

www.fernyhoughantiques.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Walnut Antique Sofa to the 1880s.

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SA889202
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2011
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An antique double-backed sofa crafted from dark carved walnut wood with mustard yellow striped upholstery and fringe trim.
Outstanding Carved Walnut Sofa
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A carved walnut double-back sofa is a 19th-century seating piece featuring an elaborately hand-carved solid walnut frame divided into two distinct back panels. Originating in French and Victorian furniture traditions, these pieces were designed for formal drawing rooms and reception spaces.

These settees were constructed using solid walnut timber, selected for its dense grain suitable for intricate hand-carving and scrollwork. Frames utilise traditional mortise and tenon joinery, with webbing and coil spring upholstery covered in heavy woven textiles, corduroy, or velvets.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, subtle asymmetrical variations in hand-carved detailing, and natural age oxidisation on unpolished interior woodwork. Additional markers include traditional horsehair or natural fibre padding and mortise-and-tenon frame connections.

A decorative high-backed sofa serves as a focal point when set against neutral plaster walls or framed by contemporary artwork. Pairing ornate timber framing with minimalist ambient lighting creates a balanced architectural contrast in living spaces or hallways.

Clean timber frame elements periodically using a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the wood finish. Lightly vacuum upholstery with a soft brush attachment and address spills immediately by dabbing with an absorbent cloth without rubbing.
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