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Antique Sofa

An antique sofa has its value primarily within its frame. This is a very important fact to remember when making such a purchase. A sofa may have old-fashioned feet but a completely rebuilt frame.

For this reason, there are a few standard practices dealers keep for upholstered antique sofa options. These include leaving its underside open so that the construction may be viewed. The back fabric may be somewhat removable as well to the end of presenting the inner structure. If these options are not possible, ask to view pictures of the frame. An alternative option is to get a written description of the purchase to serve as a guarantee of its value.

An antique sofa has a few different parts to examine. These include the back frame, the legs, arms, and the stretchers. Check for signs of repair or replacement. It is also important to check that all the internal structures match each other as well as the time period of their creation. Certain parts of the sofa should have more wear than others, for instance the front stretcher would have dealt with a lot of feet over time and should reflect more wear than the others for that reason.

 

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