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Antique Oak Revolving Desk Chair
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Antique Oak Revolving Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 October 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A useful antique oak and brown leather seated revolving desk chair with brass studded detail. The shaped back having open arms with pierced central splats. The chair is raised on 4 shaped legs with brass casters and is in good ready to use condition with height adjustment. Maker. Crusader of St. James Square, London. Dimension:- Height…31.5’’/ 80cm. Width…26.25’’/ 67cm. Depth…23.''’/ 58.5cm. The Seat Height which is Adjustable…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £45.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 1920s.

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SA1064398
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24558
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A useful antique oak and brown leather seated revolving desk chair with brass studded detail. The shaped back having open arms with pierced central splats.
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The chair is raised on 4 shaped legs with brass casters and is in good ready to use condition with height adjustment.
John Howkins Antiques

Maker. Crusader of St. James Square, London. Dimension:- Height…31.5’’/ 80cm. Width…26.25’’/ 67cm. Depth…23.''’/ 58.5cm. The Seat Height which is Adjustable…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £45.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1064398
Dealers Internal Ref
24558
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, leather seat with brass studding, and a four-legged cast-iron base with castors.
Antique Oak Revolving Desk Chair
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An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, leather seat with brass studding, and a four-legged cast-iron base with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Cast Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved crest rail, Vertical slats, Brass studding, Cast iron mechanism
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

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Swivel desk chairs gained prominence during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by the expansion of corporate offices and the need for functional, ergonomic seating for clerks and executives.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring steam-bent wooden components, cast iron mechanical bases, and leather-upholstered seats.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery, heavy cast iron adjustment mechanisms with manufacturer markings, patinated wood surfaces, and traditional slotted screws.

An antique swivel chair can serve as a functional desk seat in a contemporary home office or library, adding historical contrast and warmth when paired with a minimalist modern desk.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent wood splitting, regularly feeding the timber with quality beeswax, and lightly oiling the mechanical swivel and castor components.
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