The English High Victorian Spoonback Settee

Period Inspiration:

This English spoonback settee exemplifies the refined domestic comfort developed during the High Victorian period (circa 1850–1880), when furniture design shifted toward upholstered generosity without abandoning craftsmanship. The defining spoon-shaped back - gently rising and falling in a continuous curve - was conceived to cradle the sitter, a form prized in parlours and drawing rooms for both repose and polite conversation.

The carved timber frame, with restrained foliate detailing at the knees and terminals, reflects mid-century English carving practices: ornamental yet disciplined, avoiding the excesses of continental Rococo. Cabriole legs anchor the piece with visual lightness while maintaining structural authority. Fully upholstered in velvet, the settee reflects Victorian advances in upholstery techniques, where comfort became a cultural virtue rather than an indulgence.

Such settees were staples of respectable English interiors - placed beneath portraits, near bay windows, or opposite the fireplace - serving as both functional seating and a marker of cultivated domestic taste. This example remains faithful to its period, preserving the dignified balance between elegance, comfort, and restraint that defines High Victorian furniture.

Material – Mahogany wood and premium fabric

Dimensions in Inches:
Width: 67
Depth: 28
Overall Height: 36
Seat Height: 18

Please note that each piece is handmade. There could be a slight variation (up to 2 inches) in dimensions.

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands. 

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code - TCSB14