What defines a Victorian settee?

Victorian settees typically feature deeply buttoned upholstery, exposed dark wood frames, and ornate carved or turned details characteristic of nineteenth-century British furniture design.

What materials were traditionally used in Victorian seating?

Frame construction relied on solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, paired with coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and heavy upholstery fabrics such as velvet or damask.

How can you identify an authentic Victorian sofa?

Authentic pieces usually feature original brass castors, hand-tied coil springs, hand-carved frame accents, and traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints.

How do you style a Victorian settee in a modern interior?

Position the piece against a neutral backdrop alongside contemporary lighting or modern artwork to create a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and current aesthetics.

How should antique upholstered furniture be maintained?

Vacuum upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, keep wood frames away from direct heat sources to prevent timber cracking, and apply natural beeswax to exposed wood.

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Victorian Couch, Sofa, Settee

Name: Victorian Couch, Sofa, Settee
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA937436
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this lovely Victorian Buttoned back and seat Sofa ,Settee, Couch.

Dating 1880 ish and all made in mahogany with this wonderful show-frame, all raised on these brass and pot wheel castors, having turned legs and a turned spindle back support.

Having this wraparound padded back and deep buttoned. A fully upholstered sprung seat with deep buttoned seat. Newly reupholstered in this Champagne colour crushed velvet fabric and trimmed with a matching braid, with a deep buttoned and pleated seat and back. (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

142cm (55.91")

Depth

65cm (25.59")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Buttoned Settee to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA937436

Dealers Internal Reference

00655

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this lovely Victorian Buttoned back and seat Sofa ,Settee, Couch.

“

Dating 1880 ish and all made in mahogany with this wonderful show-frame, all raised on these brass and pot wheel castors, having turned legs and a turned spindle back support.

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany settee with champagne gold crushed velvet deep-buttoned upholstery, a spindle gallery back, and turned legs with castors. — fig 1. Victorian Couch, Sofa, Settee

Having this wraparound padded back and deep buttoned. A fully upholstered sprung seat with deep buttoned seat. Newly reupholstered in this Champagne colour crushed velvet fabric and trimmed with a matching braid, with a deep buttoned and pleated seat and back. (please see pictures)

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany settee with champagne gold crushed velvet deep-buttoned upholstery, a spindle gallery back, and turned legs with castors. — fig 2. Victorian Couch, Sofa, Settee

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany settee with champagne gold crushed velvet deep-buttoned upholstery, a spindle gallery back, and turned legs with castors. — fig 3. Victorian Couch, Sofa, Settee

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 4. A Victorian mahogany settee with champagne gold crushed velvet deep-buttoned upholstery, a spindle gallery back, and turned legs with castors. — fig 4. Victorian Couch, Sofa, Settee

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 5. A Victorian mahogany settee with champagne gold crushed velvet deep-buttoned upholstery, a spindle gallery back, and turned legs with castors. — fig 5. Victorian Couch, Sofa, Settee

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 6. A Victorian mahogany settee with champagne gold crushed velvet deep-buttoned upholstery, a spindle gallery back, and turned legs with castors. — fig 6. Victorian Couch, Sofa, Settee

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A Victorian mahogany settee with champagne gold crushed velvet deep-buttoned upholstery, a spindle gallery back, and turned legs with castors. — fig 7. Victorian Couch, Sofa, Settee

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes