Victorian Sofa, Gentlemens chair and parlour chair does it look authenic?
By mandii, 2 June, 2011
Description
The wood looks good, no cracks or dents - it's very hard wood. Looks to have been reupholstered. Looking to find out if this is authentic or a reproduction. No casters. Back legs on all items are straight and uncarved.
Category
Furniture
Medium
walnut or rosewood
Distinguishing marks
unknown
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Sofa, 83"wide x 28" deep x 43" high (to the top of the wood). Gentlemen's Chair, 33" wide x 31" deep x 43" high. Parlor Chair, 27" wide x 30" deep x 39" high.
Date Period
unknown 1800s?
Weight
unknown
History
the man I purchased this set from (about 12 years ago) was in his eighties and said that this was his mother's furniture and she purchased it as a young bride.