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7' Wide Antique Country House Sofa, English, Walnut, Button Back Settee, Regency

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This is a large antique country house sofa. An English, walnut and velvet button back settee, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Stunning, grand Regency statement piece with luxuriant proportion Displays a country house chic appearance, commensurate with gentle use Walnut show frame a treat of rich caramel hues and relief carved motif Ivy green, soft velvet upholstery lightly time worn, but delightfully endearing Serpentine crest rail rolls across the diamond pleated and buttoned back rest Enclosing the seat with shaped wings above broad, rolled arms Inviting seat width, with generous accommodation for three at 6' between the arms Traditionally stuffed and sprung cushion for superb comfort, with a seat height of 43.5cm (17.25'') Carved supports to each arm host ornate relief feather scrolls and foliate motif Attractive sash front issuing foliate mouldings and an ornate centre carving Fascinating front legs with bead and petal detail, with squat cabriole legs to the rear The whole riding smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors This is an exceptional antique country house sofa, with a lightly aged appearance to suit a lived-in, intimate space, or as a large canvas, ready to be reupholstered in a grand expression of individual taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 220.5cm (86.75'') Max Depth: 94.5cm (37.25'') Max Height: 103cm (40.5'') Seat Width: 184cm (72.5'') Seat Depth: 55cm (21.75'') Seat Height: 43.5cm (17.25'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Width: 86.82 in (220.5 cm)Depth: 37.21 in (94.5 cm)Seat Height: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in good, time worn antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 252051stDibs: LU2645343853812

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