Here is a stunning quality English Victorian aesthetic movement amboynas & ebonised aesthetic upholstered couch, circa 1880, in excellent condition.
Summary
• Circa 1880
• Period Victorian
• Style Aesthetic movement
• Provenance England
• Wood Ebonised mahogany & amboyna
• Gilt inlay
• Newly upholstered
• Cream & gold embossed silk damask upholstery
• Deep buttoned back
• Firm sprung base
• Geometric & floral scribe carvings to frame
• Stunning carved cartouches to arms
• Curved arms
• Tapered fluted legs
• Original beaded collar on mug castors
• Curved round back legs – sign of quality
• Excellent condition
• Solid in joint
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Here is a stunning quality English Victorian amboynas & ebonised aesthetic upholstered couch, circa 1880, in excellent condition, from the aesthetic movement. Incorporating an arched central back, the couch features a mahogany frame that has been ebonized and inlaid with gild and amboyna wood. The frame incorporates geometric and floral scribe carvings. The couch has been newly upholstered in top quality cream & gold embossed silk damask material, finished with a matching colour braiding and a hessian underside. The sprung seat is firm but comfortable it does not sag. The couch features a stunning deep buttoned back, which is connected to the curved arms. The arms feature gilt cartouches below a splayed fluted lower section, again inlaid with gilt and veneered amboyna wood. The couch features a lovely amboynas bow shaped frieze that is connected to tapering fluted legs. The couch stands on its original mug castors above beaded collars with shaped back legs (a sign of quality).
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the bedroom, living room, and dining room to the conservatory. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
This item features a rich brown amboyna and ebonised colours. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Dimensions
External Height = 98cm or 38½” or 3ft 2½”
External Width = 178cm or 70⅛” or 5ft 10⅛”
External Depth = 70cm or 27½” or 2ft 3½”
Back Height = 61.5cm or 24¼” or 2ft 0¼”
Arm Height = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
Seat Height = 43cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
Seat Width = 144cm or 56⅝” or 4ft 8⅝”
Seat Depth = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Condition Report
This couch is in excellent condition. It has been newly upholstered therefore the upholstery is in excellent condition (clean and no signs of wear, tear or damage). As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. The carved frame and arms are also in excellent condition with no splits or lose joints. Furthermore, all carving is complete and not damaged. The backs and arms are solid. The couch stands on its original castors. This item is solid in joint, does not wobble and is ready to use.