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Museum-Grade 1997 Parker & Farr Grand Knole Sofa in Original Rhitam Velvet
€5,950
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Product description
The last hand-built drop-arm Knole sofa from the Wade Upholstery factory in Long Eaton, just a few months before its final closure. It is entirely upholstered in the now 20+ year-discontinued champagne Rhitam velvet (code DUVCAM 6978), with hand-knotted cords and tassels, wall-to-wall goose down and feather cushions, and a pleated waistcoat skirt on a concealed skirt.
Construction & Materials
Solid beech frame, 8-way hand-tied coil springs, reversible cushions with goose down and feathers, double piping, handmade tassels, original factory label dated June 30, 1997. Completely untouched factory upholstery.
Condition
Museum-quality condition. The velvet is smooth and even, with no flattening, no discoloration, and no restorations. The cushions retain their full volume.
Stylistic Context
The definitive late-20th-century British Knole; an exact version also supplied to George Smith, David Seyfried, and exclusive private projects. One of the very last examples from the traditional Long Eaton workshops.
Dimensions
W 228 × 98 × 86 cm │ seat height 48 cm.
Latest known sales:
Labeled Parker & Farr / Wade Knole sofas with original fabric and provenance:
– Lorfords Contemporary: £7,200 (Jan. 2025)
– 1stDibs New York: US$10,800 (Nov. 2024)
– Ex-David Collins Studio, London: £7,500 (Oct. 2024)
Completely original pieces with Rhitam velvet and dating are no longer available. Investment pieces.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, Beige, Creme, YellowMaterialTextile, VelvetNumber of items1First ownerYesHeight86 cmWidth228 cmDepth98 cmSeat height48 cm
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Helmond, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since August 2025 • 0 sales