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Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV

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This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Exquisite upholstery complements the striking display frame Presents a desirable aged patina, benefiting from very careful use Exceptional figuring to the frame, with warm caramel hues Traditionally stuffed throughout, with an appreciable depth of cushioning Recent professional upholstering of the first order, with quality silk cotton Carved shell motif to the cresting rail, cascading in serpentine manner to the arms Embroidered centrepiece to the back rest, with cherubs set within a foliate frieze Broad, rolled arms with a sumptuous cushioned covering and accompanied with removable bolsters Of generous size for three, but arranged as two cushions for superior comfort Arresting carved shell supports, above Baroque relief presenting itself in scroll form Unusual tubbed ends offer a fine view of the superb figuring Lower apron scrolls its way to the centre, meeting in a final scallop shell form Raised upon a pair of broad lion paw feet to the fore, with matching, shaped stile rears This is an exquisite antique drawing room sofa, with beguiling upholstery atop a striking, finely crafted frame. Exceptionally good order a testament to the fine establishments it has inhabited. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 200cm (78.75'') Max Depth: 81cm (32'') Max Height: 100.5cm (39.5'') Seat Width (with bolsters): 122.5cm (48.25'') Seat Width (between arms): 151cm (59.5'') Seat Depth: 56cm (22'') Seat Height: 48.5cm (19'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.57 in (100.5 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 31.89 in (81 cm)Seat Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)
  • Style:
    William IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1835
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 245471stDibs: LU2645340749862

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