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Antique 18th C. William & Mary Mahogany Carved Settle Bench Sofa Empress Hotel

About the Item

An Impressive William & Mary mahogany Settle or sofa, circa 18th Century. Featuring heavy scrolled frame with downswept open arms, six legs and Neoclassical floral upholstery. The beautifully "S" scrolled feet are footed with recessed casters allowing for ease of movement. The fabric showcases stunning Grecian urns with elaborate acanthus leaves and bouquets of roses flanked by feathery wings and other lively greenery One of the original lobby furnishing of the Empress Hotel in British Columbia. Canada's Castle on the Coast, a centre of culture and National Historic Site since 1908. The Empress was named after Queen Victoria, who during the last decade of her reign, was also the Empress of India. Procured from a historic 1922 waterfront estate in Orcas Islands, Washington. Known for a Hollywood history, once home to Theda Bara and Silent Film producers with John Wayne and others regularly frequenting. William and Mary style of furniture was popular from 1700 to 1725. It was a transitional style between Queen Anne and Mannerist furniture. The style is named after the Dutch William of Orange and the English Mary Stuart, who ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland together from 1689 to 1694. Known for Elaborate ornamentation, such as scrollwork, carving, ornate finishes and Upholstery.

Dimensions:

Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 90 in (228.6 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)Seat Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)

Style:

William and Mary (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Fabric,Mahogany

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

18th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition, wear and distressing comensurate with age and use, splitting.