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Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung

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We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa What can I say, if you’re in the market for the best Victorian Chesterfield sofas in the world there are a few names that are at the top of the list, Howard & Sons, Jas Shoolbred and Cornelius V Smith, here we have a Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield sofa The condition is fabulous for the age, genuinely 10/10, it has the original horsehair filling, the base platform is a coil sprung affair, the front edge which is sprung has been opened check and then sealed by a Victorian upholstery trained professional, the upholstery was new around four months ago and the work was completed by a third generation Victorian trained upholsterer The front panel is sprung as opposed to having a solid piece of timber, these sprung front edges are simply put only found the most luxury period original Chesterfields, it's exceptionally expensive and complicated to construct this kind of platform and is pretty much the only way these sofas are comfortable. The sofa is mahogany framed, with the original porcelain castors Dimensions: Height 68cm Width 200cm Depth 100cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Creator:
    CORNELIUS V SMITH (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823312929311

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