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19th Century Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Sofa
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for sale €4,388     $4,763
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19th Century Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Sofa

19th century
For Sale by FB Antiques
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For sale is a good quality 19th century hand dyed leather wing back sofa, having a deep buttoned back, flanked by two wings above two feather stuffed cushions. The sofa stands on elegant cabriole legs united by a stretcher. The sofa is upholstered in quality leather hide which has been traditionally hand dyed. This piece remains in excellent condition.

Width:136cm Depth: 76cm Height: 108cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Wingback Sofa to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 07998572
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Cabriole front legs on pad feet: Queen Anne revival styling.
Turned stretchers with square junction blocks: sturdy traditional frame joining.
Darkened scuffs and polish wear to the feet: honest age from long use.
Deep diamond buttoning to the high back: hand-tufted upholstery work.
Close brass studs along the arm facings: traditional decorative edging.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA999796
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-907
Description
For sale is a good quality 19th century hand dyed leather wing back sofa, having a deep buttoned back, flanked by two wings above two feather stuffed cushions. The sofa stands on elegant cabriole legs united by a stretcher. The sofa is upholstered in quality leather hide which has been traditionally hand dyed. This piece remains in excellent condition.

Width:136cm Depth: 76cm Height: 108cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Wingback Sofa to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07998572
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Cabriole front legs on pad feet: Queen Anne revival styling.
Turned stretchers with square junction blocks: sturdy traditional frame joining.
Darkened scuffs and polish wear to the feet: honest age from long use.
Deep diamond buttoning to the high back: hand-tufted upholstery work.
Close brass studs along the arm facings: traditional decorative edging.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA999796
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-907
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A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs.

19th Century Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Sofa

Archive II A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs. View XI
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Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
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CM3 8DY
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Verified Since Jul 2014
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A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs.
19th Century Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Sofa
Ref: SA999796
A 19th-century two-seater sofa upholstered in button-tufted brown hand-dyed leather, featuring wingback sides, brass stud trimming, and wooden cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Hardwood, Brass
  • ColourChestnut Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Brass studding, Cabriole legs, Wingback silhouette
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This Victorian two-seater sofa follows a traditional wingback silhouette and dates from the 19th century. The piece is upholstered in hand-dyed leather hide of a chestnut brown tone, complemented by brass studding along the front arms and wing edges, and stands on wooden cabriole legs linked by a stretcher. Further details include a deep button-tufted backrest and two feather-stuffed seat cushions. The sofa measures 108 cm high, 136 cm wide and 76 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this seating item suits a gentleman's library, study or a formal living room, offering a classic seating option for two people by a fireplace or reading desk.

FAQs

A 19th-century leather wingback sofa typically features a high, button-tufted back, flared side wings, deep seat cushions, and brass stud detailing along the frame edges. These settees were built on solid hardwood frames and upholstered in vegetable-tanned, hand-dyed hide.

Traditional construction involved hand-tied steel coil springs set within a solid oak or beech frame, layered with natural fillings such as horsehair, hessian, and wool felt. The leather hide was hand-stitched, deep-buttoned, and finished with individually hammered brass studs.

Authentic period leather exhibits natural colour variation, fine surface craquelure, and patina from age rather than uniform spray-applied dye. The underside framing often reveals hand-sawn timber, original webbing, and hand-forged brass tacks.

A deep leather wingback sofa serves as a grounding focal piece in modern studies, libraries, or living spaces. Pairing it with contemporary neutral textiles, sleek metal floor lamps, or understated architectural elements highlights its rich texture and historic silhouette.

Keep the leather away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent drying and fading. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional treatment with a specialist leather balm preserves the flexibility and natural lustre of the hide.
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