Antique English Georgian Chippendale Style Camel Back Mahogany Sofa / Couch (Circa 1880)

Summary:
• Item: Chippendale Style Sofa
• Circa: 1860 – 1880
• Provenance: England
• Wood: Mahogany
• Period: Victorian
• Camel back design
• Splayed arms
• Floral carved cartouches to arms
• Chippendale style ribbon carved blind fretwork frame
• Shell carved detail to knees
• Embossed plush velvet draylon (cherry-red colour)
• Gadroon carved apron
• Carved lion paw feet to front
• Splayed legs to rear
• Removable feather swab cushion
• Three loose feather cushions
• Seats 3 – 4 persons
• External width: 201cm or 79⅛” or 6ft 7⅛”
• Deep seat – extremely comfortable
• Stunningly beautiful design
• Solid in joint
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:
This is a superb quality antique English Georgian Chippendale style camel back mahogany sofa, constructed during the Victorian period, circa 1860 – 1880, with a finely carved frame, in excellent condition. Comprising a camel shaped back, the splayed arms are decorated with a blind fretwork carved frame with interlacing ribbon blind-fretwork terminating with a floral cartouche. The blind fretwork detail continues below the seat frame but in the form of cresting waves, above a well carved gadroon frieze, interspersed by carved shells to the tops of the three front feet, which terminate on hairy lion paw feet. The back of the sofa terminates on splayed legs. The sofa has been upholstered in a top quality embossed plush velvet draylon (cherry-red colour) at some point in the past. The seat comprises a feather swab cushion which sits on a sprung base. Three feather filled cushions provide additional back support. What makes this an extremely comfortable sofa to sit at, is its generous seat depth of 81.5cm or 32” or 2ft 8”, along with all the feather cushions. The proportions are similar to a bergère suite, which are renowned for being extremely comfortable to sit on! The mahogany frame has been cleaned and French polished, by hand, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination of the mahogany is of an excellent standard. The sofa seat between 3 – 4 persons.

Ideal for use in a formal club or home, this Georgian style sofa is an extremely decorative but functional piece of furniture. This item would complement any setting, so don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely unique piece of furniture.

Dimensions:
External height = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft 8¼”
External width = 201cm or 79⅛” or 6ft 7⅛”
External depth = 101cm or 39¾” or 3ft 3¾”
Seat height (including cushion) = 46.5cm or 18¼” or 1ft 6¼”
Seat height (to sprung base only) = 34cm or 13⅜” or 1ft 1⅜”
Seat width = 174cm or 68½” or 5ft 8½”
Seat depth = 81.5cm or 32” or 2ft 8”
Arm height = 66.2cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
Back height (from top of seat cushion) = 35.8cm 14⅛” or 1ft 2⅛”
Back height (from sprung base) = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”

Condition Report:
This is a superb quality antique English Georgian Chippendale style camel back mahogany sofa, constructed during the Victorian period, circa 1860, with a finely carved frame, in excellent overall condition. Nominal old used marks to the leading edges of the mahogany frame, legs and upholstery but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There is no missing carving to the frame or legs. The couch is solid in joint. The mahogany frame has been cleaned and French polished, by hand, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination to the mahogany is of an excellent standard. The sofa has been upholstered at some point in the past in a top quality embossed plush velvet draylon (cherry-red colour). The condition of the upholstery is very good overall, with signs of nominal use (see photos). The sofa comprises feather filled cushions on a sprung base. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

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