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Oak Desk Chair
Worboys Antiques
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Worboys Antiques

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Oak Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Oak office chair having a simulated leather upholstered seat and an upholstered studded back , with shaped out splayed arms , raised on block turned supports united by four stretchers . From an Oxford university building .

Height

97 cm / 38 "

Width

55 cm / 21 "

Depth

51.5 cm / 20 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Desk Armchair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1045556
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377636
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Description
Oak office chair having a simulated leather upholstered seat and an upholstered studded back , with shaped out splayed arms , raised on block turned supports united by four stretchers . From an Oxford university building .
fig 1. A medium oak desk armchair with dark brown leather upholstery on the seat and backrest, finished with stud trim and curved wooden armrests.
fig 1. Oak Desk Chair

Height

97 cm / 38 "

Width

55 cm / 21 "

Depth

51.5 cm / 20 1/2"

Good Condition Wax Finished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Desk Armchair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1045556
Dealers Internal Ref
377636
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

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Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A medium oak desk armchair with dark brown leather upholstery on the seat and backrest, finished with stud trim and curved wooden armrests.

Oak Desk Chair

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A medium oak desk armchair with dark brown leather upholstery on the seat and backrest, finished with stud trim and curved wooden armrests.
Oak Desk Chair
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A medium oak desk armchair with dark brown leather upholstery on the seat and backrest, finished with stud trim and curved wooden armrests.
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Oak desk armchairs gained widespread popularity during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as essential seating for libraries, boardrooms, and private studies. Influenced by the Arts and Crafts and Utility movements, these chairs prioritized solid timber construction, ergonomic support, and simple decorative detailing.

Traditional desk chairs are constructed from dense hardwoods like oak or mahogany, joined with classic mortise and tenon woodwork. The upholstery typically consists of genuine leather, hide, or heavy leatherette, secured to the frame using brass or iron upholstery studs.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural wood grain variations, hand-fitted joinery, and natural patination along high-touch areas like the armrests. Original studwork often shows slight irregularity in spacing, and the underside of the frame may feature maker stamps or inventory marks.

Pair an oak desk chair with a contemporary minimalist desk or a steel frame table to create an engaging textural contrast. Incorporate the piece into a modern reading corner alongside a contemporary floor lamp and textured rug.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year. Keep leather upholstery supple by treating it with specialized leather balm and positioning the chair away from direct heat sources.
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