Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915

A handsome and comfortable early 20th century salon sofa with West Indies (Cuban) mahogany frame and upholstery. Frame is fabricated in a dense mahogany with a dark-umber, French polish finish. Sofa has an arched back, scrolled arms, scalloped apron and rests on stylized escargot feet. Newly upholstered with a Robert Allen cream-colored cotton twill and a double welt of the same fabric. Northern Europe, finish is typical of mahogany furniture from the Baltic states, circa 1915. Note: Back is finished so that it can be free-standing in a room.

Dimensions:
71" long x 28 1/2" deep x 43 3/4 high (Seat height 19").

Style:
Belle Époque (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany,Upholstery,Polished

Place of Origin:
Baltic States

Period:
Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:
circa 1915

Condition:
Good.
Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Newly upholstered in a Robert Allen cotton twill. Upholstery includes replacement of jute strapping, re-sewing of springs to straps and 8-way-hand-tying. Fresh cotton batting was applied with thin high density foam for comfort. French-polish finish.