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19th Century Spanish Silk Sofa

About the Item

A commanding and elegant early 19th century Spanish salon sofa. Carved in birch and giltwood, the generously padded back is crested with striking volutes, leafage and a central clam shell. Each end of the scrolling arms is decorated with a gilded double volute form. The sofa is completed in silk and decorative trim. Spanish, circa 1820. The piece is from a large private collection, with the silk and gilt restored by its owner in the mid-1990s. This is the only example we have seen reach the open market and Pointers Antiques is very proud to have this piece within our collection. TOTAL H: 103 CM H: 40.5 INCHES W: 245 CM W: 96.4 INCHES D: 66 CM D: 25.9 INCHES SEAT HEIGHT H: 53 CM H: 20.8 INCHES SEAT DEPTH D: 60 CM D: 20.6 INCHES
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Width: 96.46 in (245 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)Seat Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Faversham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 13371stDibs: LU7929235025682

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