Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa w/ Scalamandre Silk Damask

$21,500
£16,319.60
€18,714.49
CA$30,347.13
A$32,574.80
CHF 17,344.42
MX$385,811.99
NOK 219,185.99
SEK 200,177.94
DKK 139,805.75

About the Item

American Chippendale camelback 18th century sofa featuring a mahogany frame. It has newly upholstered by an ex-Colonial Williamsburg master upholsterer in rich golden bronze silk damask Scalamandre fabric. The upholstery is highlighted with brass headed nails outlining the arms and seat rails. Pennsylvania, 1785 - 1800 (Information from Upholstery in America and Europe: From the 17th century to World War I, edited by Edward S. Cooke). Original frame has been tightened and refurbished.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 82 in (208.28 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Chippendale (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th century
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful Condition. Original frame has been tightened and refurbished.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1071248367502

More From This Seller

View All
19thc Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely 19th century French Louis XVI style carved fruitwood settee features a floral cartouche at the crest and at the bottom front corners. The back and bottom of the settee ar...
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Early 19thc Queen Anne Walnut English Wingback Chair with Damask Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This graceful English Queen Anne wingback chair features gorgeous pale lemon damask upholstery with a loose, down cushion stuffing. It is unique to find a Queen Anne walnut cabriole ...
Category

Antique 1820s English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Damask, Walnut, Down

Antique French Walnut Short Upholstered Bench w/ Serpentine Arms Stretcher
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome French walnut bench features curvilinear arms with carved acanthus leaves and is supported by a carved serpentine stretcher base. The seat is a lovely claret colored ve...
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Brass

19thc Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fauteuils with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely matching pair of fauteuils with walnut frames feature carved serpentine backs, arms, legs and crests with flower decoration. The gorgeous color needle point upholstery is...
Category

Antique 1870s Armchairs

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chippendale Corner Chair with Marquetry Inlay
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
This outstanding 18th century Chippendale walnut corner chair features intricate marquetry inlay in a delicate floral motif. Even the back of the top rail, splats and the back of the...
Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 1800s Regency Walnut Side Chair Side Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely Regency period side chair features a shield back and serpentine front and legs. The seat and back are nicely upholstered in needlepoint with a whimsical chrysanthemum pat...
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

You May Also Like

Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
On carved mahogany legs with camelback form and rolled arms with exposed carved mahogany through the arms. Single loose upholstered seat cushion with decorative repeating geometric p...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, Scalamandre Upholstery
By Gervais Durand
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, New Handwoven Scalamandre Upholstery. A charming Louis the XV settee comprised of a stunningly carved 19th century giltwood settee from the French house of Gervais Durand, unsigned. The whole finely carved floral and wreath motifs with Greek key corners and elegant cabriole, turned up legs. Upholstery in need of repair. Priced accordingly. A pair of large Fauteuils sold separately. Frames are strong and sturdy. Newly upholstered in Scalamandre hand woven fabric. Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand (French, 1839 - c. 1920) was best known for producing high quality furniture after important 18th Century makers...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

Chippendale Style and Upholstered Camelback Sofa and Down Seat, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Chippendale Style and Upholstered Camelback Sofa and Down Seat, 19th Century. New upholstery is recommended
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18th century walnut settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs, covered with silk fabric of Rubelli in excellent condition. Measures: cm 220 x 115 x 70.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Settees

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee Newly Upholstered
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee is a striking piece of furniture that exudes elegance and charm. Its serpentine front shape and rounded backrest are distinctive featu...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood