antique drawing room sofa, english, large 2 seat settee, show frame, william iv

Our Stock # 24547

This is an antique 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'')

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

Antiques.co.uk Ref: KWWGNYB5R

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