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Early 20th Century Barrel Back Sofa
For sale by Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,404     $1,524
£1,200
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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    We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Barrel Back Sofa

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th century barrel back sofa. Raised on square tapering legs and the original casters.

For upholstery and minor restoration which can be done by us if you had the upholstery carried out through our upholsterers.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish

43cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Barrel Back Sofa to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245114
Dealers Internal Reference
2097
Description
An early 20th century barrel back sofa. Raised on square tapering legs and the original casters.
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For upholstery and minor restoration which can be done by us if you had the upholstery carried out through our upholsterers.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish

43cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Edwardian Barrel Back Sofa to the 1900s.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
73cm (28.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245114
Dealers Internal Ref
2097
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors.

Early 20th Century Barrel Back Sofa

Archive II An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors. View VIII
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 760
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors.
Early 20th century barrel back sofa
Ref: SA1245114
An early twentieth-century barrel-back sofa featuring green floral printed upholstery on the interior backrest, a stripped cushion deck, tapered timber legs, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Printed Cotton, Brass
  • ColourGreen and Cream
  • MotifsBarrel backrest, Tapered legs, Brass castors, Floral upholstery
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 73 cm (29 in)

FAQs

A barrel back sofa features a deep, continuous curved backrest that sweeps seamlessly around into high sides, creating a semi-enclosed shell shape supported by an upholstered or timber frame.

Pieces from this period typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as mahogany or beech, coil-sprung seating, natural horsehair or fibre padding, cotton canvas decking, and brass castors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit traditional joinery techniques such as dowelled or mortise-and-tenon joints, original brass castors secured to hand-turned or tapered wooden legs, and layered internal stuffing made of natural fibres rather than synthetic foam.

A barrel back sofa functions as an accent piece in living rooms, hallways, or dressing spaces, where its distinctive silhouette contrasts effectively with clean modern lines or complements classic period architecture.

Timber elements should be wiped with a soft dry cloth and treated with clear beeswax paste, while historic textile coverings require gentle vacuuming with a low-suction brush attachment and protection from direct sunlight.
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