A serpentine shaped wingback sofa upholstered in 18th century…
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A serpentine shaped wingback sofa upholstered in 18th century tapestry, French, 19th century, 120 high, 192 wide

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  • Serpentine - Resembling a serpent, in the form of an elongated 'S'. A serpentine front is similar to a bow front, except that the curve is shallow at each end, swelling towards the middle. The term presumably derives from its similarity to a moving snake or serpent. Serpentine fronts are usually veneered, with the carcase either being cut and shaped from a solid piece of timber, or built in the 'brick' method.

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