Classic Cunard Wooden Stateroom Ottomans
From SS IVERNIA/FRANCONIA of 1955/1963

Items from SS SALONA (ex IVERNIA, FRANCONIA, FEDOR SHALYAPIN)

Large Type: 18 Inches Tall by 21.5 Inches Wide by 12.5 Inches Deep
Small Type: 14 Inches Tall by 19 Inches Wide by 12 Inches Deep

Woodwork Restored/New Upholstery in MidCentury Fashion

Above, an illustration of a very spacious Tourist Class cabin in IVERNIA's inaugural brochure from the mid-1950s, showing this type of ottoman. Peter Knego collection.

These ottomans are iconic Cunard fixtures. I asked my agent, Kaushal, to save every one he could find on board SALONA (ex IVERNIA, FRANCONIA, FEDOR SHALYAPIN) after her arrival at Alang in 2004. Most were in need of revival but were so well made that after some TLC, their lustre returned.

April 4, 2008: One More Added:

***THIS ITEM IS SOLD!!!***Large IVERNIA OTTOMAN A6:

This one has a salmon and white reupholstered seat and a stamp that reads A6 from the IVERNIA era as well as a clearly legible stencil that says FRANCONIA A130. The oak veneer has a few minor stains and nicks but overall is quite resplendent.

PRICE: $195.00. ***SOLD***

***THIS ITEM IS SOLD!!!***Large IVERNIA OTTOMAN A8: Above, three views of ottoman A8, copyright Peter Knego 2008. This one has new green upholstery, original mahogany wood veneer on the top and underside. The IVERNIA stamp reads A8 and the FRANCONIA stencil, clearly visible, reads A47

PRICE: $195.00. ***SOLD***

Small IVERNIA OTTOMAN A28: Above, five views of ottoman A28, copyright Peter Knego 2008. This one has new rose patterned upholstery, original oak wood veneer on the top and underside. The IVERNIA stamp reads A28 and the FRANCONIA stencil is still clearly visible although R9 has been hand painted in white.

PRICE: $195.00.

***THIS ITEM IS SOLD!!!***Large IVERNIA OTTOMAN A55: Above, three views of ottoman A55, copyright Peter Knego 2008. This one has new blue and white upholstery, original golden brown wood veneer on the top and underside. The IVERNIA stamp reads A55 although the FRANCONIA stencil has since disappeared.

PRICE: $175.00. ***SOLD***

***THIS ITEM IS SOLD!!!***Large IVERNIA OTTOMAN A79: Above, three views of ottoman A79, copyright Peter Knego 2008. This one has new blue/violet upholstery, original oak wood veneer on the top and underside. The IVERNIA stamp reads A79 and the FRANCONIA stencil, clearly visible, reads C4

PRICE: $195.00. ***SOLD***

***THIS ITEM IS SOLD!!!***Large IVERNIA OTTOMAN A101: Above, four views of restored IVERNIA Ottoman A101 with new blue, black and white upholstery. This one has an original golden brown veneer and was stamped with "A101" on the underside, presumably from the IVERNIA era. The FRANCONIA black stencil was mostly worn off during the ship's Soviet career but shadows of it can be seen at certain angles on the underside of the seat. Photos and copyright Peter Knego 2008.

PRICE: $175.00. ***SOLD***

Small IVERNIA OTTOMAN M113: Above, four views of ottoman M113, copyright Peter Knego 2008. This one has new forest green upholstery and original oak or teak (?) wood veneer on the top and underside. The IVERNIA stamp reads M133 although the FRANCONIA stencil has since disappeared.

PRICE: $185.00.

***THIS ITEM IS SOLD!!!***Large IVERNIA OTTOMAN M126: Above, three views of ottoman M126, copyright Peter Knego 2008. This one has new midnight blue with white polka dot upholstery and original mahogany wood veneer on the top and underside. The IVERNIA stamp reads M126 although the FRANCONIA stencil has since disappeared.

PRICE: $185.00. ***SOLD***

Large IVERNIA OTTOMAN M157: Above, five views of ottoman M157, copyright Peter Knego 2008. This one has new two toned wavy blue upholstery and original mahogany wood veneer on the top and underside. The IVERNIA stamp reads M157 and the FRANCONIA stencil reads M87.

PRICE: $205.00.

***THIS ITEM IS SOLD!!!***Large IVERNIA OTTOMAN R24: Above, five views of ottoman R24, copyright Peter Knego 2008. This one has new green upholstery, a medium toned wood veneer (maple, teak?) on the outer surfaces and a worn but nicely restored mahogany veneer on the underside. The IVERNIA stamp reads R24 and the FRANCONIA era stencil, while a bit worn is still visible, appearing to read: B18

PRICE: $185.00. ***SOLD***

Small IVERNIA OTTOMAN R37: Above, five views of ottoman R37, copyright Peter Knego 2008. This one has new orange and white "geometric" upholstery, original mahogany wood veneer on the top and underside. The IVERNIA stamp reads R37 and the FRANCONIA stencil reads R19.

PRICE: $195.00.