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Title: Who can identify this (custom/handmade?) couch/sofa?
Post by: Datig Hand on July 02, 2018, 03:14:15 PM

I've been trying for a few years to identify this couch... with it's wooden cabinets for arms, iron spring\burlap underbelly, and old-school slotted screws. Sure is pretty. Anyone know what the style is, or some information that might lead me to proper identification? The only markings on it are a number 10, written in pencil, somewhat calligraphically. Apologies for a lack of photo re: the latter.

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Post by: ghopper1924 on July 02, 2018, 05:58:02 PM

Never seen one like it. My guess would be mid 20th century. Cool!

Title: Re: Who can identify this (custom/handmade?) couch/sofa?
Post by: mart on July 02, 2018, 08:47:30 PM

Pretty typical 1940`s styling,, but have not seen another like this either,,that doesn`t surprise me !!  If I were betting,, it did not sell well and was discontinued by the Mfr.  I would think it isn`t too comfortable to sit on but you can correct me if I am wrong !!  Furniture was rarely if ever marked !!  Some did use stickers and string tags and most of those were short lived once the furniture was in someones home !!
Let me look around tomorrow and see if I can get a line on the Mfr !!  But don`t hold your breath !!  Later with the use of the remote control several did have built in storage of various types !! 
Do you mind giving your location and how you came by this sofa ?? 

Title: Re: Who can identify this (custom/handmade?) couch/sofa?
Post by: KC on July 03, 2018, 05:57:01 AM

This isn't typical mid century styling but seems a combination of styles.  Betting early 1900's.

In mid century styling they tried to incorporate side tables but the style much more often resembled this:
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cb/fd/32/cbfd32dd016b91dca65358ba47d78f57.jpg)

Title: Re: Who can identify this (custom/handmade?) couch/sofa?
Post by: KC on July 03, 2018, 05:58:37 AM

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f8/67/6e/f8676ebb912ed777230443fc42e0b004.jpg)

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Post by: Rauville on July 03, 2018, 07:29:07 AM

To me, it looks as if the manufacturer also built bedroom sets and used components from those to put this example together. (Or maybe someone just decided to recycle? ;))

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Post by: KC on July 03, 2018, 05:46:50 PM

I really wish I could see this one in person/hands on to see if it is a "married" piece.  Very odd that there would be locks on the doors.  Aren't the legs in the Queen Anne style?!

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Post by: SophieMarie on July 03, 2018, 09:39:42 PM

Here is a very similar Queen Anne style cabinet sofa described as:

English, early 20th century, the upholstered sofa suspended between an integral pair of locking end cabinets on cabriole legs, 38"H x 82.25"W x 28"D.

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/queen-anne-style-cabinet-sofa,-english,-early-20t-738-c-ce84f9396e#

Title: Re: Who can identify this (custom/handmade?) couch/sofa?
Post by: ghopper1924 on July 04, 2018, 12:25:36 PM

Good find, SophieMarie! A point for you!

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Post by: SophieMarie on July 05, 2018, 05:37:18 AM

Thanks Ghopper!  Hope you had a good 4th :)

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Post by: jacon4 on July 05, 2018, 07:07:41 AM

VERY good job, saw this on other forum, no one could ID it, point for SM
https://antiquers.com/threads/help-identify-this-mysterious-wood-cabinetted-couch-sofa.28484/

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Post by: ghopper1924 on July 05, 2018, 10:13:57 AM

"on other forum, no one could ID it"

I'm not surprised...... :-X

Title: Re: Who can identify this (custom/handmade?) couch/sofa?
Post by: KC on July 05, 2018, 11:33:57 AM

SophieMarie, you outdid yourself! Point to you!

These must not have been made in large supply because even coming up with more information does not bring up any more.

Title: Re: Who can identify this (custom/handmade?) couch/sofa?
Post by: jacon4 on July 05, 2018, 05:37:55 PM

I'm not surprised...... :-X

LOL, ghopper couldn't resist! It's ok over there, a lot more traffic but little in the way of stuff i collect, same as here.

Title: Re: Who can identify this (custom/handmade?) couch/sofa?
Post by: SophieMarie on July 06, 2018, 06:33:38 AM

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn sometimes!  Thanks, you are all very kind :)

Title: Re: Who can identify this (custom/handmade?) couch/sofa?
Post by: KC on July 07, 2018, 03:11:09 PM

😂 Too funny SophieMarie!

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Post by: mart on July 07, 2018, 07:02:50 PM

I would bet this one was not made in the twenties !!

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Post by: ghopper1924 on July 08, 2018, 01:30:44 AM

I agree with Mart's original assessment on the date. 1940s. What a difference 10 years made!