An exuberant large country sofa with an open fretwork back in butternut, scrolled arm posts and a shaped skirt on the front and sides. Found in the Ottawa valley near Golden Lake, an area with strong Germanic/Alsace roots. Original dark stain and dark varnished surface, hand planed plank bottom, upholstered seat. There are two repairs to the lower edge of the back scroll. Ex Nick Trainor collection (proprietor Adam Haynes Antiques). Illustrated in Canadian Country Furniture by Michael Bird, plate 447. Ontario, circa 1860. H: 33", L: 82", W: 24.5". CODE:FUR