Sofa - Wood, Velvet

Antique Victoriano Double-Arm Velvet Upholstered Settee with Tufted Back in Crimson Velvet

Elegant and substantial antique sofa with a double back, known as a canapé, in Victorian taste, dating to the second half of the 19th century (circa 1860–1880). The wooden frame, in a warm brown hue, features a refined sinuous silhouette, characterized by a backrest shaped with a double hump, enhanced at the ends by elaborate carved bosses with foliate scrolls, volutes, and raised ornamental motifs.

The wide seat is upholstered in a sumptuous crimson velvet, while the backrest displays a rich capitonné tufting with buttons covered in the same fabric, which lends depth and elegance to the whole. The upholstery continues to the rear, fully paneled, making the sofa suitable for placement in the center of a room. Along the edges of the upholstery runs a refined border of decorative metal studs.

The side arms, gracefully curved, feature carved wooden terminals with volute shapes and coordinated padding. The lower structure is completed by a shaped wooden belt and turned and fluted feet, equipped with small metal caster wheels. The wood surfaces show signs of age and use, in keeping with the antique character of the piece.

A sofa of great charm and dramatic presence, expression of 19th-century decorative taste, ideal for enriching elegant salons, historic houses, offices of representation, or rooms furnished with antique furniture.

(In the photo the absence of a wheel is noticeable. Conditions as in the photo)