Victorian Sette (sofa)
23 September 2018
Description

I believe this is also known as a fainting sofa. Good upholstery. About 5 feet long

Provenance

Grandmother’s living room

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 3 days
By Klaus
Sep 26, 14:37 UTC
Fair Market Value
$350 - $450 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a victorian or 1870s - 1900 fainting couch in the rococo revival style. The fainting couch design was based on the Recamiere design but also offers a backrest, raised on one end. The couch in your possession features two large C-shaped Rocaille ornaments, a foot rest and turned wood legs with brass casters. These so called "fainting couches" were very much en vogue in the late 19th century, apparently used because of ill-fitting corsets, which might be true or not. Similar couches have been sold at auction. The estimate is based on recent auction results.There is no measurement for the sentimental value you might attach to it.

Kathy tatto Sep 26, 23:34 UTC

Thank you, Klaus. Do you purchase these pieces as well? Or appraise only?

Klaus Oct 13, 13:23 UTC

We only offer an appraisal service, but I noticed that people actually successfully sell items thru this site, so keep it posted.

Kathy tatto Oct 13, 20:22 UTC

I received an email that someone commented on my item but I don’t see it? Can you please help?

Klaus Nov 08, 15:37 UTC

Hi Kathy, please excuse the late response, I assume this was just a second automatic response connected to my previous message. So if you get another e-mail by the system simultaneously, please ignore. As far as I know people do get connected directly.

Kathy tatto Nov 08, 21:05 UTC

OK. So if someone is interested they will email me?

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