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Victorian Ebonised Settee
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Victorian Ebonised Settee

19th century
Description

A late Victorian Ebonised two-seater settee.

Circa 1880.

Lovely sculptural kidney shape to the design.

High quality build to the frame with fine traditional stitched edge work to the upholstery.

Raised on original brass castors, original ebonised finish.

Ready to place or ready for chosen top cover which we can arrange in house.

SH 40cm

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Curved Settee to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242435
Description
A late Victorian Ebonised two-seater settee.

Circa 1880.

Lovely sculptural kidney shape to the design.

High quality build to the frame with fine traditional stitched edge work to the upholstery.

Raised on original brass castors, original ebonised finish.

Ready to place or ready for chosen top cover which we can arrange in house.

SH 40cm

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Curved Settee to the Victorian era.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242435
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A Victorian ebonised curved settee featuring a spindle backrest, neutral calico upholstery, turned legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I A Victorian ebonised curved settee featuring a spindle backrest, neutral calico upholstery, turned legs, and brass castors.

Victorian Ebonised Settee

Archive II A Victorian ebonised curved settee featuring a spindle backrest, neutral calico upholstery, turned legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian ebonised curved settee featuring a spindle backrest, neutral calico upholstery, turned legs, and brass castors. View III
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
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Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder
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William Carr Antiques
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A Victorian ebonised curved settee featuring a spindle backrest, neutral calico upholstery, turned legs, and brass castors.
Victorian Ebonised Settee
Ref: SA1242435
A Victorian ebonised curved settee featuring a spindle backrest, neutral calico upholstery, turned legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Cream
  • MotifsSpindle back, Curved frame, Turned fluted legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This late Victorian two-seater settee dates from circa 1880 and has a sculptural kidney shape. The ebonised wood frame features a curved spindle backrest and turned fluted legs ending in original brass castors. Cream calico fabric covers the padded seat and curved back, finished with fine traditional stitched edge work and small metal tacks along the borders. The piece is 73 cm high, 140 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, with a seat height of 40 cm. Suitable for placement in a drawing room, bedroom, or reading nook, the settee provides compact seating while maintaining its historical character. The black finish on the timber contrasts with the neutral upholstery. Buyers may keep the current calico cover or arrange for custom re-upholstery to match an existing interior scheme.

FAQs

Victorian ebonised seating became popular in the mid-to-late nineteenth century, influenced by the Aesthetic Movement and Anglo-Japanese taste. Black-stained hardwood was polished to resemble expensive ebony timber, often paired with spindle framework and curved contours suitable for formal drawing rooms.

Frames were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or birch, which were dyed or stained dark to create an ebonised finish. Upholstery bases utilised natural materials including horsehair stuffing, steel coil springs, jute webbing, and brass castors.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-turned spindles, hand-cast brass castors with original steel screws, and natural wear to the dark ebonised finish revealing lighter timber beneath. Construction features traditional mortise and tenon joinery rather than modern fasteners.

Position the settee in an entryway, bay window, or at the foot of a bed to highlight its swept silhouette. Pairing dark ebonised timber with neutral linen or textured upholstery creates visual contrast in minimalist and contemporary spaces.

Dust ebonised woodwork regularly using a dry microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or water-based cleaners; apply a small amount of dark beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the luster and protect the timber.
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