What periods do these sofas date from?

The listings span the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, including Victorian and Edwardian examples alongside specific revival pieces. Craftsmen across these eras reinterpreted earlier furniture styles, meaning a nineteenth-century settee often mirrors eighteenth-century forms.

How do I identify a cabriole leg?

A cabriole leg bends outward at the top knee and curves inward toward the foot, mimicking animal limbs. It requires skilled woodworking to shape from solid timber. This distinct profile defines the aesthetic of the wooden sofas and settees listed here.

Are these sofas upholstered?

Most of these settees combine exposed wooden frames with upholstered seat pads and backs. Fabrics vary from period textiles to later replacement coverings. The underlying wooden structures remain the primary focus for dating and identifying the specific style.

What woods were used for the frames?

Cabinetmakers utilised dense hardwoods including mahogany, walnut, oak, and rosewood. Burr walnut and figured mahogany frequently appear on finer Victorian and revival pieces. Some continental examples feature painted finishes applied directly over the wooden carcase.