Brown Leather and Carved Frame Sofa, 1810s

We are delighted to this very rare fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather sofa with hand carved mahogany herms statues A one of kind piece, this original Regency sofa is simply put a work of art. The carvings to the arms represent Herms busts, these were used at the front of ships This sofa has been totally and utterly restored, it has been stripped back to the bare frame, all the joints have been glued and clamped, the exposed timber has been washed back and then French polished by a third generation French polisher. it's then been rebuilt using the original horsehair padding and coil springs throughout. The leather upholstery is all genuine vintage hide, it has been in storage for 40 years and has beautifully aged. It’s been upholstered by the finest upholsterer I know in the trade, every panel perfectly cut and individually hand nail tacked in place using vintage solid brass studs Dimensions: Height 82cm Width 219.5cm Depth 90cm Seat height 54cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.