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Polished Oak Heavily Carved Ships Chair
David Griffith Antiques
for sale €2,516     $2,731
£2,150
David Griffith Antiques

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Polished Oak Heavily Carved Ships Chair

19th century
Description

Super quality polished oak heavily carved (front and rear) ships chair. Cast iron tripod base ensuring stability with lions paw feet with drilled holes for securing to deck. Inset deep button leather seat. (c.1890).

Seat height: 19" (48.2cm).

Physical Dimensions
Height
81.3cm (32.01")
Width
58.4cm (22.99")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Swivel Chair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071949
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88631
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Description
Super quality polished oak heavily carved (front and rear) ships chair.
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Cast iron tripod base ensuring stability with lions paw feet with drilled holes for securing to deck.
David Griffith Antiques

Inset deep button leather seat. (c.1890).

Seat height: 19" (48.2cm).

Height
81.3cm (32.01")
Width
58.4cm (22.99")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Swivel Chair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071949
Dealers Internal Ref
88631
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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Archive I A carved oak swivel chair featuring a curved backrest with acanthus leaf relief carving, a button-tufted brown leather seat with brass studs, and a black cast iron tripod base.

Polished Oak Heavily Carved Ships Chair

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Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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A carved oak swivel chair featuring a curved backrest with acanthus leaf relief carving, a button-tufted brown leather seat with brass studs, and a black cast iron tripod base.
Polished Oak Heavily Carved Ships Chair
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A carved oak swivel chair featuring a curved backrest with acanthus leaf relief carving, a button-tufted brown leather seat with brass studs, and a black cast iron tripod base.
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Originating in the 19th century, captains and ships swivel chairs were engineered for stability aboard vessels and functionality in naval or administrative offices. Their revolving mechanisms allowed movement in confined spaces while heavy cast iron bases provided lower centre-of-gravity stability.

Chairs from this period were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, paired with cast iron swivel and tilt mechanisms. Seats were frequently upholstered in real leather, finished with deep button tufting and secured with brass studs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved woodwork, cast iron bases with original casting marks or patent stamps, and traditional joinery. The weight of the cast iron mechanism and natural wear around the armrests and swivel points also indicate genuine age.

A carved oak chair creates an impactful focal point when paired with a minimalist modern writing desk or placed in a contemporary home office. The warm timber tones and leather upholstery complement both dark academia libraries and contrast softly against clean white or neutral walls.

Keep the timber clean using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to maintain the finish. Treat the leather with specialist conditioner to prevent drying or cracking, and periodically lubricate the cast iron swivel mechanism with light machine oil.
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