Howard Style Victorian Sofa Reupholstered in Ian Sanderson Poppinjay Velvet

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Howard Style Victorian Sofa Reupholstered in Ian Sanderson Poppinjay Velvet

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We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Howard style Victorian three seater sofa reupholstered in Ian Sanderson Poppingjay velvet gunsmoke upholstery As you can see it is stunning, the cotton mix velvet is as soft as they come, the detailing absolutely screams English country house class The frame is solid mahogany with oak supports, the base platform is a coil sprung affair, only the finest will do! The front panel which is where the back of your thigh’s rest is also sprung, this is a very rare and expensive find, what it means is instead of having a solid wood bar the coil springs have been taken all the way to the edge, it offers unapparelled comfort The upholstery is totally new, sadly on the underside (facing the base of the sofa so you can’t see it) of one cushion is a medium ink stain, otherwise, the sofa is as new Upholstery details Category: Weaves Fabric Type: Large Print, Traditional Print, Pile Collections: Poppinjay Collection Description: Printing this design on short pile velvet, magically enriches the print colours with a depth and vibrancy unachievable on rustic linen. Sumptuous and decadent. Looks stunning upholstered on a chair or sofa, but equally spectacular as window drapes. Composition: 88% Cotton, 12% Polyester Dimensions Height 83.5 cm Width 194 cm Depth 98.5 cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Creator:
Ian Sanderson (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 32.88 in (83.5 cm)Width: 76.38 in (194 cm)Depth: 38.78 in (98.5 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Mahogany,Velvet,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU282339758031

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Ian Sanderson

Two 19th-century printing techniques, platinum palladium and gum bichromate, which are best known for their integration of precious materials, complex processes and durability, were nearly lost over time — until recently. In his final years, Scottish photographer Ian Sanderson breathed life back into these forgotten techniques with his black and white photography, nude photography and other works, and he was one of only a handful of artists worldwide to have done so at the time.

Sanderson studied Fine Art at Sunderland University in England but could not afford to pursue postgraduate studies back then. Instead, Sanderson explored photography on his own while working a host of jobs including factory work, a silkscreen printer, and a photographer for the conservation department for the Newcastle Upon Tyne museums. He was able to move to Brighton to complete one year of postgraduate studies in Art Education and become both a lecturer at Northbrook College and a teacher in a closed unit for young criminals.

Seemingly on his way to a stable career, the 1990s had other plans for Sanderson. The UK financial crisis saw Sanderson lose his job and apartment, sending him back to square one. By 1993, he was able to buy a computer and teach himself how to become proficient at a relatively new, revolutionary application — Photoshop. From there, Sanderson secured freelance work with commercial clients including General Motors, Subaru, Alfa Romeo and Coca-Cola.

In 2009, Sanderson made an important connection when he photographed legendary Tiffany & Co. jewelry designer and philanthropist Elsa Peretti for the Financial Times in London. The pair worked closely together on and off for years. Peretti and her foundation sponsored a large retrospective exhibition in Barcelona focusing on Sanderson’s photography. It was at this show that Sanderson had the opportunity to produce prints by way of the archival techniques he’d revived.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Ian Sanderson photography.