Antique Walnut Bobbin Chair 19th Century

Name: Walnut Bobbin Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1029585
Price: 450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Fontaine Decorative Ltd

Telephone 07855 360 475

Location

Uplands
Burtons Lane
Wellington Heath
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1NF
United Kingdom

Under appointment only

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Fontaine Decorative Ltd

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Location: Uplands, Burtons Lane, Wellington Heath, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1NF, United Kingdom, , Under appointment only

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An antique walnut side chair featuring bobbin-turned legs, stretchers, and backrest uprights, fitted with a neutral upholstered seat with stud trim.

Walnut Bobbin Chair

Ref: SA1029585

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Bobbin turning, also known as spool turning, originated in the 17th century across northern Europe and England. Artisans used a lathe to shape timber into repeating spherical beads, a style that experienced significant revival during the Victorian era.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or birch, which allowed for precise lathe work. Seats were traditionally fitted with woven rush, cane, or padded upholstery secured with brass studding.

Authentic period examples feature subtle variations in the diameter of hand-turned bobbins, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural surface wear on lower stretchers where feet rested.

A bobbin chair functions well as an accent piece in hallways, bedrooms, or living rooms, providing sculptural interest when placed alongside clean-lined modern furniture or textured textiles.

Dust the turned wood regularly using a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax annually to nourish the timber. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and joint loosening.

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Walnut Bobbin Chair

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