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Victorian Walnut Sofa
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Victorian Walnut Sofa

19th century
Description

A very well made example of fine English Victorian craftsmanship. Solid Walnut show carved bow,serpentine frame with Beech underframe. In strong sturdy condition with no breaks or movement. The quality of this item is emphasised by the crisp carving and the calibre of the brass castors used. This will clean up very nicely and is in need of a recover and tightening of webs under upholstery. It does not need a total upholstery overhaul. I can get a sensible quote for work if required.

Date of Manufacture

Douglas George Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Walnut Settee to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
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SA1234001
Description
A very well made example of fine English Victorian craftsmanship. Solid Walnut show carved bow,serpentine frame with Beech underframe. In strong sturdy condition with no breaks or movement.
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The quality of this item is emphasised by the crisp carving and the calibre of the brass castors used.
Douglas George Antiques

This will clean up very nicely and is in need of a recover and tightening of webs under upholstery. It does not need a total upholstery overhaul. I can get a sensible quote for work if required.

Date of Manufacture

Douglas George Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Walnut Settee to the Victorian era.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234001
Douglas George Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2025
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A Victorian walnut settee featuring a carved Rococo-style crest rail, cabriole legs on castors, and patterned damask upholstery.
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Archive I A Victorian walnut settee featuring a carved Rococo-style crest rail, cabriole legs on castors, and patterned damask upholstery.

Victorian Walnut Sofa

Archive II A Victorian walnut settee featuring a carved Rococo-style crest rail, cabriole legs on castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut settee featuring a carved Rococo-style crest rail, cabriole legs on castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View III
Archive IV A Victorian walnut settee featuring a carved Rococo-style crest rail, cabriole legs on castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View IV
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut settee featuring a carved Rococo-style crest rail, cabriole legs on castors, and patterned damask upholstery.
Victorian Walnut Sofa
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A Victorian walnut settee featuring a carved Rococo-style crest rail, cabriole legs on castors, and patterned damask upholstery.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved crest rail, Scroll arms, Damask upholstery
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 142 cm (56 in) x D 81 cm (32 in)

This Victorian Rococo Revival sofa is fashioned from solid walnut with a beech underframe and brass castors. The dark brown wooden frame displays elaborate serpentine curves, a carved crest rail, scroll-carved arms, and cabriole legs terminating in castors. It is upholstered in a patterned olive green and dark brown damask fabric which shows noticeable wear, staining, and fraying on the seat, alongside visible age throughout. Measuring 92 cm high, 142 cm wide, and 81 cm deep, the settee arrives in a strong and sturdy structural condition awaiting reupholstery. In a contemporary home, this traditional piece sits well as an accent seat in a living room, drawing room, or hallway. The compact two-seater configuration accommodates domestic spaces while retaining period character. Homeowners can position the settee against a focal wall or within a seating arrangement, pairing it with complementary antique furnishings. Once the upholstery is refreshed, it provides comfortable occasional seating for family and visitors.

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Popularised in the mid-nineteenth century, Rococo Revival furniture features ornate carving, serpentine frames, and elaborate scrollwork drawing inspiration from eighteenth-century French design.

Victorian settees typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany for frames, paired with coil-sprung seating and upholstery materials like damask, velvet, or horsehair.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-carved decorative motifs, original castors, hand-cut joinery, and natural wear patterns on exposed wooden surfaces.

A Victorian settee functions as a focal seating element in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, contrasting structured historical lines against minimalist backdrops.

Clean timber components using microfibre cloths and high-grade beeswax polish while vacuuming upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation.
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