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Federal Sofa

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Probably Salem, Massachusetts, ca. 1810.
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, bird's-eye maple inlay, white pine secondary wood.
Condition: Excellent. Minor repairs (re-enforcement to the crest rail joining the back stiles. Additional holes to the back used for upholstery).
The sofa is complimented with a shaped crest rail and highlighted with a wonderful figured bird's-eye maple panel surrounded by mahogany veneer. The upholstered back is flanked by delicate, turned reeded arm supports and carved scrolled-shaped arms. The bow-front seat frame is supported by finely carved reeded legs ending on brass cup casters. Superb form and quality to the cabinetry.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	ca. 1810
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Dealer Reference #:	F-SF-COUCH 110
Incollect Reference #:	204819

Dimensions

W.	75 in;	H.	37.5 in;	D.	27 in;
W.	190.5 cm;	H.	95.25 cm;	D.	68.58 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.