What is a double back sofa?

A double back sofa is a settee featuring two distinct backrest divisions, often styled as twin chair backs or double spoon backs. These pieces provide extended seating while retaining the distinct vertical lines of individual chairs joined into a single frame.

How do I date an antique sofa?

Dating relies on identifying primary hardwood materials, structural styles, and upholstery techniques recorded in the piece. Victorian and Edwardian items exhibit specific revival motifs, such as George II flourishes or barley twist turnings, which anchor their production era.

Where were these sofas used?

These settees served primarily in formal drawing rooms, parlours, and sitting rooms as functional seating and decorative room dividers. Conversation seats and twin back sofas allowed multiple occupants to sit comfortably while maintaining an open visual layout.

What materials are typical?

Standard frames utilise dense hardwoods including mahogany, walnut, and oak, occasionally featuring brass hardware or inlaid details. Upholstery encompasses leather, velvet, damask, and brocade stretched over sprung or webbed bases.

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An antique double back sofa offers a dual-chair profile, merging seating capacity with distinct architectural framing across Victorian and Georgian designs.

Victorian Mahogany Framed Upholstered Settee

19th century

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Victorian Mahogany Framed Upholstered Settee

From Harrison Antique Furniture

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Stunning Quality Antique Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Settee

19th century

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Stunning Quality Antique Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Settee

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£3,650

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19th century

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Superb Victorian Showood Mahogany Serpentine Button Upholstered Double End Sofa Settee

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£2,500

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