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A Stunning Victorian Period Carved Walnut Sofa
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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Stunning Victorian Period Carved Walnut Sofa

19th century
Sold 5 November 2025 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A stunning Victorian Period carved walnut sofa. The show frame constructed from solid walnut with boxwood line inlaid detail. The oval back having a central carved and inlaid cartouche.quality Having open swept arms with caved detail and raised on elegant walnut cabriole supports with brass and porcelain castors. Newly upholstered in a beautiful quality red velvet to a very high standard. English Circa 1870-1880

Dimensions: 56" wide x 33" deep x 37" high (seat height 16")

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Carved Walnut Sofa to the Victorian era.

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A stunning Victorian Period carved walnut sofa
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A stunning Victorian Period carved walnut sofa. The show frame constructed from solid walnut with boxwood line inlaid detail. The oval back having a central carved and inlaid cartouche.
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quality Having open swept arms with caved detail and raised on elegant walnut cabriole supports with brass and porcelain castors.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Newly upholstered in a beautiful quality red velvet to a very high standard. English Circa 1870-1880

Dimensions: 56" wide x 33" deep x 37" high (seat height 16")

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Carved Walnut Sofa to the Victorian era.

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SA1162942
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A stunning Victorian Period carved walnut sofa
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Blackburn
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A Victorian carved walnut sofa upholstered in red velvet with exposed curved wooden framework.
A stunning Victorian Period carved walnut sofa
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsScroll arms, Cabriole legs, Carved cresting, Button trimming

Victorian seating from the nineteenth century often draws on historical revivals, featuring elaborate carved wooden frames, curved contours, and luxurious upholstery fabrics.

Frames were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, paired with traditional stuffing materials such as horsehair and coil spring systems beneath the upholstery.

Authentication involves examining hand-carved joinery, traditional upholstery methods, timber oxidisation, and tool marks consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet-making techniques.

Pairing a richly upholstered period sofa with minimalist modern decor, neutral walls, and contemporary lighting creates a striking focal point through intentional contrast.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and fabric fading, alongside gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment.
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