19th Century English Mahogany Settee

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A handsome 19th-century English settee, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its elegant proportions, sweeping arms and beautifully shaped … Read more A handsome 19th-century English settee, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its elegant proportions, sweeping arms and beautifully shaped cabriole legs. The substantial mahogany frame displays an attractive grain and deep, warm colour throughout. Gracefully curved armrests flow into the upholstered seat and back, creating a refined silhouette characteristic of quality period seating. The settee is raised on highly decorative cabriole legs, adding movement and elegance to the design while demonstrating the quality of the cabinetmaking. The frame remains solid and structurally sound, making this an impressive piece suitable for continued use. Currently upholstered in yellow fabric, the upholstery displays visible signs of age and wear and would benefit from recovering. This presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner or interior designer to select a fabric suited to a particular decorative scheme while retaining the handsome antique mahogany frame. with its generous scale at nearly two metres wide, this is an impressive statement settee suitable for a drawing room, reception room, library or sophisticated period interior. Dimensions: Height: 83 cm Width: 195.5 cm Depth: 92 cm Seat Height: 45 cm See less