Summary:
• Circa: 1900
• Period: Edwardian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Item: Salon Couch
• Satinwood inlaid backs & legs
• Inlaid fan motif backs
• Silk structured cream & pale gold chenille
• Newly upholstered sprung seat
• Matching braiding
• Hessian webbed underside
• Tapered inlaid legs
• Spade feet
• Good condition
• Stunning polish & patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
Description:
This is a fine quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany two-seat salon couch, circa 1900, in good condition, which has been newly upholstered in the traditional manner. The frame is constructed of solid mahogany; with twin satinwood string inlay and walnut banding and twin pierced central splats, secured by “O” ring pieces below a gothic shaped top section. Fine pediments sit above the pierced splats on the top rail. The back is connected to splayed arms, which are secured by shaped vertical supports. The stuff over sprung seat has been newly upholstered in top quality silk structured cream & pale gold chenille upholstery, displaying a geometric pattern, finished with matching gold braiding. This upholstery would have reflected the original style of upholstery used. The sprung seat is firm but comfortable; you do not sink into the seat. The underside of the seat has been recovered in traditional hessian material. The couch is raised on fine tapering string-inlaid legs, which terminate on spade feet.
The couch features a rich red-brown mahogany colour. As its 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.
This couch would look superb in any drawing, parlour, living room or hallway. This item would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External Height = 95.7cm or 37⅝” or 3ft 1⅝”
External Width = 112.5cm or 44¼” or 3ft 8¼”
External Depth = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Seat Height = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Seat Width = 105.2cm or 41⅜” or 3ft 5⅜”
Seat Depth = 45.7cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Arm Height = 67.3cm or 26½” or 2ft 2½”
Back Height = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Condition Report:
The couch is in good condition having been newly reupholstered in the traditional manner. Therefore, the upholstery is new and free from damage, rips, and marks or fading. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There is no missing inlay to the frames. The frames and arms are solid and in good condition with no loose movements. The couch sits firm on the ground and does not wobble. As the couch boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic rich colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This item is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
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