19th Century Victorian Mahogany Two-Seat Settee Sofa

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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Two-Seat Settee Sofa

About the Item

This is a stunning antique Victorian mahogany two-seat settee, circa 1870 in date. The sofa has been hand-carved in mahogany and has a serpentine back, scrolled arms and cabriole forelegs. It is luxuriously upholstered in a fine cream patterned fabric. The quality and craftsmanship are absolutely superb. It is a superb example of Victorian splendour and practicality. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 84 x Width 151 x Depth 80 Height 41 - Seat Height Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 9 inches x Width 4 feet, 11 inches x Depth 2 feet, 7 inches Height 1 foot, 4 inches - Seat Height Victorian Furniture (1830-1901) very popular today, probably due to its accessibility more than the esthethics. There was plenty of furniture made due to the change in history of methods of manufacture, the machine had taken over and was able to produce mass amounts of Victorian furniture to satisfy the vast demand by the middle class people that desired it. Furniture history changed forever through the Victorian period. It became desirable to have a home laden with furniture to show your status to your peers. Throughout history Queen Victoria identified herself with the middle class. Therefore the furniture of this period was made for an ever-increasing middle class population. The most popular woods used to produce furniture included: mahogany, burr walnut, rosewood and ebony. Thick, darkly coloured woods with ornate carvings, high-tone gloss, richly carved silhouettes and as many flourishes and ornaments as the surface of a piece of furniture would allow were typical for this period. They were designed to give the appearance of being owned by the wealthy. Mahogany and rosewood were popular and rich colours, intensified by layering high-gloss lacquers over stained wood were highly desired. Comfort was an important consideration for purchasers who wanted their homes to be gracious reflections of their financial, so velvet cushions and brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as Rosewood, Kingwood, Burr Walnut and Coromandel, so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect. Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of Fine musical instruments). Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850s, this particular variety became all but extinct. Please feel free to email or call us to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.

Dimensions:
Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 59.45 in (151 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Mahogany
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1870
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 04648a1stDibs: LU95067669063

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