What is a double chair back sofa?

A double chair back sofa is a settee whose backrest is constructed to resemble two separate chair backs joined side by side. These pieces often feature pierced wooden splats and open upper rails reminiscent of dining chairs. Craftsmen produced them extensively during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as revival interpretations of earlier Georgian designs. They provide compact seating while maintaining a visually light profile within a room.

How do I date a double chair back sofa?

Dating these settees involves examining the secondary timbers, the style of the carving, and the construction methods used in the frame. Revival pieces from the Victorian and Edwardian periods often mix eighteenth-century stylistic cues with nineteenth-century joinery techniques. Checking for hand-cut joints versus later machine-tooled elements helps narrow down the production era. The specific revival style noted in the title also points toward the decade of manufacture.

Where were double chair back sofas placed?

These settees were traditionally positioned in reception rooms, halls, or parlours where formal seating was required without blocking light or views. Their shallow depth made them suitable for placement against walls or beneath windows. Unlike deep lounging sofas, they were intended for upright seating during conversation or reading. Their open back designs allowed light to pass through them in smaller domestic spaces.

What woods are typically used?

Mahogany is the predominant timber found in these settees, prized for its strength and deep colour. Walnut and oak also appear, particularly in pieces influenced by earlier Georgian or continental revival styles. Secondary woods used for interior frames and seat rails often include denser hardwoods that ensured structural stability. The choice of timber frequently aligns with the specific revival period the maker sought to emulate.

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A double chair back sofa offers the refined look of two joined dining chairs united into a single gracious seating piece.

1920 - 1940

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Two Seater Mahogany Sofa

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair

19th century

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Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair

From Royal House Antiques

£13,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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George II Style Oak Chairback Settee

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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

From David Wolfenden Antiques

£3,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Late C19th Hepplewhite Revival George III Period Style Mahogany Chair-back Settee.

19th century

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Late C19th Hepplewhite Revival George III Period Style Mahogany Chair-back Settee.

From M Lees and Sons

£850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Early Victorian Mahogany Showood Twin High Back Sofa

19th century

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Early Victorian Mahogany Showood Twin High Back Sofa

From Y Not Antiques

£1,195

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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18th Century Mahogany Settee

From Rumble Antiques

£3,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Two-seat Settee

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£26,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A George II Style Triple-back Settee

From Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

£4,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Georgian Style Mahogany Chair Back Sofa

From Andros Antiques

£640

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Several examples incorporate sturdy box seats, proving that even formal eighteenth-century styling occasionally needed a hidden compartment for household clutter.

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Double Chair Back Sofa

Two Seater Mahogany Sofa

Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair

George II Style Oak Chairback Settee

Stunning Quality Antique Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Settee

Late C19th Hepplewhite Revival George III Period Style Mahogany Chair-back Settee.

Early Victorian Mahogany Showood Twin High Back Sofa

18th Century Mahogany Settee

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Two-seat Settee

A George II Style Triple-back Settee

Georgian Style Mahogany Chair Back Sofa

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