Victorian Furniture

1858 Foster & Lee sofa

Started by Canadian maple · February 5, 2010 · 2 posts · 2 images

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Victorian Furniture thread on victorianforum.com · started February 5, 2010 by Canadian maple · 2 posts, 2 image attachments · discussion in 2010.

I came across this sofa in a community an hours drive north of Toronto, Ontario. It is identical to the sofa in the 1858 Foster & Lee catalogue except for the additional piece of decoration attached to the skirt. I believe Foster & Lee were New York City wholesalers and…

I came across this sofa in a community an hours drive north of Toronto, Ontario.  It is identical to the sofa in the 1858 Foster & Lee catalogue except for the additional piece of decoration attached to the skirt.  I believe Foster & Lee were New York City wholesalers and obtained their furniture from at least two different manufacturers.  Has anyone heard of Foster & Lee?  Canadian Maple
Foster & Lee sofa detail (2) — 1858 Foster & Lee sofa
Foster & Lee sofa detail (2) — 1858 Foster & Lee sofa
Foster & Lee sofa No 10 from 1858 catalogue (2) — 1858 Foster & Lee sofa
Foster & Lee sofa No 10 from 1858 catalogue (2) — 1858 Foster & Lee sofa
Have not heard of those guys but thanks for sharing the photos.  One for the files....