24/07/2026
Beautifully proportioned and romantic Victorian aesthetic movement sofa c1870
Itβs heavy and beautifully constructed and retains remnants of the original green silk upholstery to the back and the straw and horsehair stuffing to the seat. It would have been a magnificent piece in its day and has the potential to be so again. It would be wonderful project for a keen upholsterer
The Aesthetic Movement c1860β1900 was a radical late 19th century artistic and lifestyle revolution. Adherents rejected rigid Victorian morality and industrial utility, prioritizing pure beauty, sensuality, and self-expression across fine art, literature, and interior design