Antique Sofa identification

Can anyone help to identify identify the possible age of this sofa. It has been reupholstered and has been damaged in a move. Would like to know if it is worth having the leg repaired or replaced?

 

I'm not seeing antique here........

@Ghopper1924
@verybrad

 

This was purchased at an antique store 35 years ago. Any idea of age if not antique.

 

Circa 1940s would be my guess.

 

Can anyone direct me on how to determine style and possible manufacturer.

 

Google 20th century furniture styles and look for comps. I can't recommend any reference books because it's not my area of interest. You can check for labels in and under the piece, but these are often not labeled.

 

I found out that this was purchased from an antique dealer in North Carolina in 1995. Does anyone know if it is possible to find a replacement leg for a sofa like this?

 

It would be easier and cheaper to repair the existing one. Find a local woodworker to give you a quote.

 

Thank you all you replies are greatly appreciated.

 

Agree with a 1940s date. May be Italian in origin. Would think a competant restorer could fix the leg. Might look to see if you have a Furniture Medic franchise in your area. I have never used them but our local franchise has good reviews. Please do your own due diligence in finding a repair person.

 

A very pleasing shape. It should "clean up" good.

Debora

 

It's a nice piece of furniture....if you like and use it....then it's worth the repair...

is the sofa worth a lot of money.......not really.

Oh...& remember....not all things sold in an antique store...are really antiques..!

 

This looks like a camelback sofa of the 20’s and 30’s. During this time, Chippendale sofas were very popular….especially Chinese Chippendale. I had one in the 70’s while in my oriental rug, Queen Anne, Chinese Chippendale and early English porcelain period/phase. Google “camelback sofa” and you will see some similar to yours. You might be amazed. These are still popular today in colonial period interiors. They represented class and good taste after the demise of the heavy Victorian furniture period…IMO.

 

looks "French" countryhouse to me.
https://www.google.ch/search?source...dvjD_AQjJkEegQIBxAC&biw=1184&bih=527&dpr=1.62

 

Yes, you are correct. I was not saying it was Chinese Chippendale. Google has images of this type of sofa and noting it as French camelback. I was referring to the camelback style being very popular. The two cushions and style of arms and legs indicate French design. IMO. I should have been more clear. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

 

An antique sofa with a nice shape, I think you need to repair it rather than buying other

 

Your chronology narrative is a bit confusing also. The original Chippendale types, including the sub-category of "Chinese", came in with the publishing of The Gentlemen's and Cabinet Makers Director in 1754. Much re-imagined in the 20th century "Colonial Revival" period, but with distinctive differences from the 18th century style.

 

I made a casual comment on a used furniture piece. It was not a scholarly post. Sorry, you did not take it that way. Who made any reference to period furniture? Most of the posts on this site are about collectibles and social chat among posters, which I enjoy. BTW: I have an adequate library of books on period furniture, both American and British, and had subscribed to The Magazine Antiques, and Art and Antiques for many years. I lived in Colonial Williamsburg and Northern Virginia. The Smithsonian, which I frequented, has an incredible collection of period pieces. Also, spent 5 days viewing the collections of British period furniture and early English porcelains displayed at the Victoria and Albert in London. And, yes, I'm very familiar with the difference between Colonial Revival, Chippendale, and Chinese Chippendale. IMO: Scholarly posts require scholarly replies.

 

I reminds me a bit of a chair I purchased new in the 1990s. Anyway, I don't think I've seen if you mention any attempt to look for labels or stamps under the frame or inside cushions etc.

 

Sorry if I offended you. I was just clarifying your original statement so people would not get confused about the terms and chronology.