7' Wide Antique Country House Sofa, English, Walnut, Button Back Settee, Regency

This is a large antique country house sofa. An English, walnut and velvet button back settee, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Stunning, grand Regency statement piece with luxuriant proportion
Displays a country house chic appearance, commensurate with gentle use
Walnut show frame a treat of rich caramel hues and relief carved motif
Ivy green, soft velvet upholstery lightly time worn, but delightfully endearing

Serpentine crest rail rolls across the diamond pleated and buttoned back rest
Enclosing the seat with shaped wings above broad, rolled arms
Inviting seat width, with generous accommodation for three at 6' between the arms
Traditionally stuffed and sprung cushion for superb comfort, with a seat height of 43.5cm (17.25'')

Carved supports to each arm host ornate relief feather scrolls and foliate motif
Attractive sash front issuing foliate mouldings and an ornate centre carving
Fascinating front legs with bead and petal detail, with squat cabriole legs to the rear
The whole riding smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors

This is an exceptional antique country house sofa, with a lightly aged appearance to suit a lived-in, intimate space, or as a large canvas, ready to be reupholstered in a grand expression of individual taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 220.5cm (86.75'')
Max Depth: 94.5cm (37.25'')
Max Height: 103cm (40.5'')

Seat Width: 184cm (72.5'')
Seat Depth: 55cm (21.75'')
Seat Height: 43.5cm (17.25'')