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Antique Sofa

By ForestSus, 19 November, 2013
Description

Carved walnut details on back, arms and feet.  Claw foot details on the feet.  Standard couch sizing.  Has been reupholstered in the 1970s, removing the horsehair stuffing.  It is a family heirloom and was my great grandmother's prior to my mother.

 

 

Category
American Furniture
Medium
Walnut
Distinguishing marks
believe to be hand carved.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
7 ft long by 30 inches deep
Date Period
Late 1800s to early 1900s
Weight
not sure exact pounds but weighty.
History
Great grandmother, from Pennsylvania or Ohio.
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

11 years 8 months ago

Re: Antique Sofa

It's in the Classical Revival style first popular during the early 1800's and revived again at the turn of the 19th Century. It's very hard to tell from images which is which. Right now at auction a comparable piece would go for less than $1000.00.

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