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Antique Spindle Back Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons.
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Antique Spindle Back Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons.

19th century
Sold 30 April 2026 · Kontrast Antiques
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Antique Spindle back Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons.

Serpentine Front Edge.

Tapering barley twist front legs and barley twist back spindles.

Original Gilt Brass Castors to all legs.

Stamped C. Hindley and Sons, 134 Oxford Street, London, with an additional number stamp to the leg.

Width 159cm x Depth 70cm x Height 63cm, with a seat height of 37cm and depth of 53cm.

The upholstery is in very good use-able condition without issues, however having it recovered is something we offer on all our seating range.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
159cm (62.60")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Antique Spindle Back Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1052450
Dealers Internal Reference
Spindle Hindley Sofa
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Description
Antique Spindle back Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons.

Serpentine Front Edge.

Tapering barley twist front legs and barley twist back spindles.

Original Gilt Brass Castors to all legs.

Stamped C. Hindley and Sons, 134 Oxford Street, London, with an additional number stamp to the leg.

fig 1. An antique Victorian sofa featuring a curved spindle back, button-tufted upholstery in blue patterned fabric, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Spindle Back Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons.

Width 159cm x Depth 70cm x Height 63cm, with a seat height of 37cm and depth of 53cm.

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The upholstery is in very good use-able condition without issues, however having it recovered is something we offer on all our seating range.
Kontrast Antiques
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
159cm (62.60")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Antique Spindle Back Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052450
Dealers Internal Ref
Spindle Hindley Sofa
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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Archive I An antique Victorian sofa featuring a curved spindle back, button-tufted upholstery in blue patterned fabric, and turned wooden legs with brass castors. SOLD30 APR 26

Antique Spindle Back Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons.

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Kontrast Antiques
Telephone 07376 595720
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Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
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Location: Carlinghow Mills, Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8LL, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An antique Victorian sofa featuring a curved spindle back, button-tufted upholstery in blue patterned fabric, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
Antique Spindle back Sofa by C. Hindley & Sons.
Ref: SA1052450
An antique Victorian sofa featuring a curved spindle back, button-tufted upholstery in blue patterned fabric, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourBlue and Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Button tufting, Curved backrest, Brass castors
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 159 cm (63 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

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Victorian spindle back settees gained popularity during the 19th century, drawing inspiration from earlier Jacobean and Arts and Crafts movements, often featuring elaborate turned woodwork combined with comfortable upholstered elements.

These pieces typically utilized hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak for the structural frames and turned spindles, paired with horsehair stuffing, coil springs, and patterned woven textiles for upholstery.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery methods, hand-turned wooden components showing age-appropriate patina, hand-stiffened upholstery techniques, and often makers marks or stamps from prominent cabinet makers like C. Hindley & Sons.

An antique settee works well as a statement piece in a living room or study, paired with minimalist modern side tables and neutral walls to let the intricate woodwork and patterned fabric stand out.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, avoiding excessive moisture, gently vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, and occasionally feeding exposed wooden frames with appropriate furniture wax.
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