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Title: unique sofa--what is it and whats it worth
Post by: gaar on May 01, 2010, 08:21:42 pm: any help appreciated
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Post by: talesofthesevenseas on May 01, 2010, 09:49:50 pm: Wow! Secret drawers in a couch! :o Now that is cool. I've never seen one like it. I'll be interested to hear what the others have to say on this one!
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Post by: KC on May 02, 2010, 11:35:42 am: Bump!
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Post by: D&b antiques on May 02, 2010, 12:32:33 pm: it's typical of the classic revival style. better known as the empire period. circa 1815 to 1840. the design's are known as Patera. it looks to be walnut. high end. $1,200.00 to $1,400.00 Dollars.
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Post by: Chinese Antique Furniture on May 02, 2010, 04:13:47 pm: That sofa is a keeper!!

Agree on the money suggested. Additionally, the covering looks very clean and appropriate to the sofa.

Nice to see such a real beauty!!
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Post by: sapphire on May 02, 2010, 04:46:55 pm: Well I just had to search out some more pics of empire sofas (now that I know what they are), came across
this and just couldn't resist. Found it quite attractive.......un til I got to the 'feet' and went off in a fit of giggles.

Is it just my quirky sense of haha or do they strike anyone else as a little 'off'?

Hint: start at the top, take it all in on the way down, then :o
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Post by: KC on May 02, 2010, 10:37:13 pm: Bizarre!!!! Those feet are a little over pronounced!

I just have never seen a sofa with the drawers. Really like that!!!!
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Post by: waywardangler on May 02, 2010, 10:50:10 pm: I believe that is where the title "The Empire Strikes Back" came from!
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Post by: sapphire on May 03, 2010, 05:45:14 am: Quote from: waywardangler on May 02, 2010, 10:50:10 pm
I believe that is where the title "The Empire Strikes Back" came from!

Would that make it a Yoda Sofa ?
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Post by: thedeadskunk on May 03, 2010, 07:17:38 am: Lovely stand-out piece of kit.Would look great in a big bay window.
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Post by: gaar on May 05, 2010, 09:06:55 am: bump
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Post by: KC on May 05, 2010, 09:35:30 am: gaar, how did you now that there were drawers there? Is this a piece that has passed down in family?
Are the drawers spring activated?
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Post by: jsrid on May 06, 2010, 01:31:04 am: Quote from: sapphire on May 02, 2010, 04:46:55 pm
Is it just my quirky sense of haha or do they strike anyone else as a little 'off'?

My girlfriend can't stand bed knobs. Can't manage to walk past the end of our bed with out practically fracturing her patella.

I think those feet would be the end of her, or me if I owned it.
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Post by: gaar on May 06, 2010, 07:25:23 am: Quote from: KC on May 05, 2010, 09:35:30 am
gaar, how did you now that there were drawers there? Is this a piece that has passed down in family?
Are the drawers spring activated?
passed down from grandparents
loved the drawers when I was a little kid..secret stuff you know
there is a small hole in the rosette inlay to pull open.. not spring loaded
piece in KY and I am in WA state--to big for me --looking to sell and trying to find a value
needless to say there is not much like it to compare and my grandparents were fine collectors--had a lot of very fine pieces
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Post by: hosman321 on May 06, 2010, 07:40:53 am: Oh, what I'd do to have a sofa like that! D&B said about $1,400. That's so amazing to me, seems like something that beautiful and old should be worth more. You'll probably sell it really easily in Seattle, if you are close to Seattle. I am down close to Tacoma and it'd be pretty hard to sell down here.
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Post by: D&b antiques on May 06, 2010, 12:14:25 pm: it's the style.as Beautiful as it is it's still large & massive more suitable in southern mansions etc. High end shop likely to ask $2,000.00 Dollars.
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Post by: KC on May 06, 2010, 03:24:06 pm: It would sell great in the South and even KY area - larger older homes!
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Post by: talesofthesevenseas on May 06, 2010, 03:48:49 pm: And there are a few people doing Steampunk decor too. They would LOVE an antique couch with secret drawers!
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Post by: gaar on May 07, 2010, 07:26:51 am: Quote from: KC on May 06, 2010, 03:24:06 pm
It would sell great in the South and even KY area - larger older homes!
Just to clarify--the couch IS located in Louisville KY; and it is for sale
if interested I have lots more pictures
dimensions--100" long x 44" tall at high back