A Late 20Thc George Smith Kilim Upholstered Bolster Sofa C.1985

The desirable and comfortable small three-seater sofa with Aztec woollen kilim upholstery to the whole, the quality frame with a generously feather-filled back and seat, featuring drop in rolled ‘Bolster’ arms, sitting on concealed castors and surviving from the fourth quarter of twentieth century England and from the Fulham Road, George Smith stable.

The condition is good with some expected wear commensurate with use; there are a handful of snags as photographed. She is sound, safe and comfortable and ready to go. The castors are concealed and are later shepherds’ castors though she moves freely on them.

Kilim upholstered furniture has been a popular bohemian covering for sofas since the nineteenth century. The likes of George Smith, and Liberty were always keen on upholstering using kilim.

As George Smith quips on their website “George Smith has built a reputation for their expertise in upholstering with Kilim. The skill lies in assessing how best to place the Kilim design on the furniture, the cutting and pattern matching and the final application.” This gives a beautifully balanced finish. This example would have retailed new on the Fulham road at a cost of between £8,000 to £10,000, so it does provide good value.

Always in high demand, especially so with these bold, beautiful arms.