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Camel Back Sofa

1920 - 1940
Sold 25 June 2025 · Athey Antiques
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Description

Lovely quality camel back sofa with scroll arms, raised on carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet, stylishly upholstered in a beige patterned fabric.

With minimal marks / scuffs, , this lovely sofa is a heavy and well constructed piece in good clean condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 36" 92 cm

Length 65" 166 cm

Depth of seat 23" 59 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Camel Back Sofa to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
166cm (65.35")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1034877
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3560
Description
Lovely quality camel back sofa with scroll arms, raised on carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet, stylishly upholstered in a beige patterned fabric.
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With minimal marks / scuffs, , this lovely sofa is a heavy and well constructed piece in good clean condition.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 36" 92 cm

Length 65" 166 cm

Depth of seat 23" 59 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Camel Back Sofa to the 1930s.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
166cm (65.35")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1034877
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3560
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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An antique camel back sofa upholstered in a yellow and pink floral patterned fabric, supported by dark carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique camel back sofa upholstered in a yellow and pink floral patterned fabric, supported by dark carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Camel Back Sofa

Archive II An antique camel back sofa upholstered in a yellow and pink floral patterned fabric, supported by dark carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. View II
Archive III An antique camel back sofa upholstered in a yellow and pink floral patterned fabric, supported by dark carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. View III
Archive IV An antique camel back sofa upholstered in a yellow and pink floral patterned fabric, supported by dark carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. View IV
Archive V An antique camel back sofa upholstered in a yellow and pink floral patterned fabric, supported by dark carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. View V
Archive VI An antique camel back sofa upholstered in a yellow and pink floral patterned fabric, supported by dark carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. View VI
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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 119
Items Sold 2,097
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An antique camel back sofa upholstered in a yellow and pink floral patterned fabric, supported by dark carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
Camel back Sofa
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An antique camel back sofa upholstered in a yellow and pink floral patterned fabric, supported by dark carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialHardwood, Upholstery Fabric, Horsehair
  • ColourYellow
  • MotifsCamel back crest, Scroll arms, Cabriole legs, Ball and claw feet
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 166 cm (65 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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The camel back sofa design originated in 18th-century England, heavily associated with the furniture styles popularized by designers like Thomas Chippendale during the Georgian era, characterized by its distinctive arched crest.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a hardwood frame made from mahogany, walnut, or oak, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques, and traditionally stuffed with natural materials such as horsehair, wool, and feathers before modern foam was introduced.

Identification involves examining the joinery for handmade characteristics, checking the webbing and stuffing materials beneath, looking for period-appropriate hand-carved cabriole legs, and assessing the timber for age-related patina and oxidisation.

This seating piece can be integrated into modern spaces by pairing it with minimalist surrounding furniture to highlight its classic silhouette, or used within eclectic schemes to introduce traditional texture and pattern through its upholstery.

Preservation requires keeping the item out of direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, regularly vacuuming the fabric with a soft brush attachment, and ensuring the interior wooden frame is maintained in stable humidity conditions.
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