Antique French Normandy Walnut Paisley Upholstered Couch Settee Sofa Settle

Antique French Normandy Walnut Paisley Upholstered Couch (Circa 1900)

Here is a fine quality antique French walnut and beech couch, circa 1900, which has been newly upholstered, and is in good condition.

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Summary:

·         Item: Couch

·         Circa: 1900

·         Period: 3rd Republic

·         Provenance: Normandy, northern France

·         Wood: Solid walnut & beech frame

·         Newly upholstered

·         Structured paisley chenille fabric

·         Pale red and gold colours

·         Arched upholstered back

·         Scroll carved sunflower arms

·         Sprung shaped seat

·         Scalloped under frieze

·         Hessian underside

·         Floral carved fretwork front stretcher

·         Turned legs

·         Lin paw feet

·         Supporting stretchers

·         Good condition

·         Solid in joint

·         Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

·         Free 14 days UK returns policy

Here is a fine quality antique French walnut and beech couch, circa 1900, which has been newly upholstered, and is in good condition.  We understand that it originated from the Normandy region of northwest France.  The couch is constructed of solid walnut and beech and features a lovely shaped frame with an arched back, secured by shaped arms, which incorporate carvings of sunflower heads above shaped walnut moulded supports.  The couch benefits from a comfortable sprung seat, the seat is firm but comfortable; you do not sink into the seat.  The shaped seat features a pretty scalloped under frieze and t he underside is finished with traditional hessian backing.  The couch has been newly upholstered in top quality luxurious structured paisley chenille fabric, which incorporates lovely pale reds and gold colours.  The upholstery is finished with fine quality matching braiding.  The couch is raised on fine turned legs, which incorporate floral motifs, and terminates on lion paw feet.  The front legs are united by a decorative panel carved stretcher, with further turned stretchers on the sides and back, for additional strength.

This couch features a rich dark, brown walnut colour to the frame.  As it 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.  It is impossible to re-create this colour if it has been re-polished.

This couch would look superb in a variety of rooms from the hallway to the living room.  The couch would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional.  So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Couch Dimensions:

External Height = 100.7cm or 39⅝” or 3ft 3⅝”

External Width = 160.7cm or 63¼” or 5ft 3¼”

External Depth = 64cm or 25¼” or 2ft 1¼”

Seat Height = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”

Seat Width = 128.5cm or 50⅝” or 4ft 2⅝”

Seat Depth = 43cm or 17” or 1ft 5”

Arm Height = 72cm or 28⅜” or 2ft 4⅜”

Back Height = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”

Condition Report:

This couch is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the walnut & beech frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item.  The couch has been newly upholstered in top quality luxurious paisley structured chenille fabric; therefore the upholstery is new and in excellent condition (it’s clean with no signs of wear and tear or damage).  The seat is firmly sprung, but at the same time, is extremely comfortable.  The underside is upholstered in traditional hessian. The frame, arms and legs are well constructed and solid in joint, having been constructed from solid walnut and beech.  There has been restoration to the rear legs in the past.   As the couch boasts the original polish it has a fantastic colour and patination.  This colour can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.  The back and arms are also in good condition with no loose joints, and no missing carving.  This couch is well constructed, solid in joint and is ready to use.

Price:

The price for this item is £1,945 including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland.

Customer Service:

We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:

·         Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*

·         Free 14 Day Returns

·         Full money back assurance

·         Worldwide shipping

·         Full insurance of items in transit

·         Full assembly service

·         Packaging removed & recycled

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).  *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.  If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item.  Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.

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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:

A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item.  We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).  You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition.  We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company.  We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit).  This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.

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About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.  CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations.  All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.  

Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.  Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds.  Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.

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