Object Description
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 condition.
Summary:
• Item: Chippendale Style Sofa
• Circa: 1860
• 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, 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 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”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
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International Buyers:
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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