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Attractive Edwardian Inlaid Settee
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Attractive Edwardian Inlaid Settee

1900 - 1920
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A very attractive mahogany & marquetry inlaid Edwardian settee. The chair back having a shaped top rail above three vase shaped and pierced splats with fine marquetry inlay in various stained woods and ivorine. The open swept arms with ivorine stringing above the serpentine shaped and padded seat. Supported on cabriole inlaid front legs with pad feet and out-swept back legs all united by strengthening stretchers. Condition - Very good and newly re-upholstered in a good quality cream coloured fabric. Dimensions:- Height…36’’/ 92cm. Width…42’’/ 106.5cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Settee to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 05341001
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Marquetry urn panels and delicate stringing: decorative cabinet work of the Edwardian era.
Turned stretchers bracing cabriole legs: structural design standard in turn-of-the-century salon furniture.
Smooth machine-assisted shaping on back splats: timber working after 1890.
Gentle handling wear on the arm grips: light domestic use over decades.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
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SA620143
Dealers Internal Reference
21876
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Description
A very attractive mahogany & marquetry inlaid Edwardian settee.
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The chair back having a shaped top rail above three vase shaped and pierced splats with fine marquetry inlay in various stained woods and ivorine.
John Howkins Antiques

The open swept arms with ivorine stringing above the serpentine shaped and padded seat. Supported on cabriole inlaid front legs with pad feet and out-swept back legs all united by strengthening stretchers. Condition - Very good and newly re-upholstered in a good quality cream coloured fabric. Dimensions:- Height…36’’/ 92cm. Width…42’’/ 106.5cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Settee to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 05341001
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Marquetry urn panels and delicate stringing: decorative cabinet work of the Edwardian era.
Turned stretchers bracing cabriole legs: structural design standard in turn-of-the-century salon furniture.
Smooth machine-assisted shaping on back splats: timber working after 1890.
Gentle handling wear on the arm grips: light domestic use over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA620143
Dealers Internal Ref
21876
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany settee featuring a triple-pierced chair back with marquetry inlay, curved arms, and a patterned fabric upholstered seat.

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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian mahogany settee featuring a triple-pierced chair back with marquetry inlay, curved arms, and a patterned fabric upholstered seat.
Attractive Edwardian Inlaid Settee
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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood Inlay, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Triple chair back, Cabriole legs, Upholstered seat
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 106.5 cm (42 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

This Edwardian settee from 1900 takes the form of an elegant triple-chair-back double seat constructed in warm brown mahogany with satinwood inlay. The piece stands 92 cm high, 106.5 cm wide, and 58.5 cm deep, offering a compact yet comfortable seating option for a sitting room, hallway, or bedroom. The triple-pierced backrest displays intricate marquetry inlay in contrasting stained woods alongside ivorine stringing along the open swept arms. A newly re-upholstered cream-coloured fabric seat with a pale damask-style pattern rests above a serpentine front rail. Four slender cabriole legs with pad feet support the base, complemented by straight strengthening stretchers running between the legs. The warm tones of the timber grain contrast with the pale upholstery and detailed floral and urn motifs on the splats. This versatile seating item fits traditional English country house interiors and provides practical daily use as a decorative accent or functional resting spot in domestic spaces.

FAQs

An Edwardian inlaid settee typically dates from 1901 to 1910, characterised by lighter, neoclassical revival proportions compared to Victorian furniture, often featuring delicate marquetry, satinwood stringing, and classical motifs.

These pieces commonly utilise solid mahogany or rosewood frames detailed with inlaid satinwood, boxwood, or mother-of-pearl, paired with woven tapestry or damask fabric upholstery.

Authentic Edwardian settees feature precise hand-cut inlay work, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, genuine hand-carved details on splats, and natural age-related patina on timber surfaces.

Position an Edwardian settee in a hallway, bay window, or at the foot of a bed to serve as a focal point, complementing both contemporary minimalist and traditional decorative schemes.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax periodically while avoiding direct sunlight, and spot clean the upholstered seat using specialised fabric cleaners suitable for antique textiles.
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