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Mahogany Framed Horseshoe Desk Chair
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Mahogany Framed Horseshoe Desk Chair

19th century
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Circa 1890. A stylish leather upholstered mahogany framed desk chair. The horseshoe shaped chair with leather upholstered top rail and arms with stylish piping. The shaped and stylish back is supported on 25 balustrades and the front of the arms supported on two shaped uprights, the large stuff over seat with the leather held in place by close brass studding. The back legs slightly out swept, cabriole legs on the front with solid quarter blocks finishing on a pad foot, legs are braced by cruciform stretchers, all resting on the original brass and porcelain castors.

87cm High, 65cm Wide, 56cm Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Horseshoe Desk Chair to the 1890s.

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SA1083167
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33620
Description
Circa 1890. A stylish leather upholstered mahogany framed desk chair. The horseshoe shaped chair with leather upholstered top rail and arms with stylish piping.
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The shaped and stylish back is supported on 25 balustrades and the front of the arms supported on two shaped uprights, the large stuff over seat with the leather held in place by close brass studding.
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The back legs slightly out swept, cabriole legs on the front with solid quarter blocks finishing on a pad foot, legs are braced by cruciform stretchers, all resting on the original brass and porcelain castors.

87cm High, 65cm Wide, 56cm Deep

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Horseshoe Desk Chair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1083167
Dealers Internal Ref
33620
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An antique mahogany horseshoe desk chair featuring tan leather upholstery with brass stud trim, a spindle gallery backrest, and front cabriole legs on brass castors.
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Archive I An antique mahogany horseshoe desk chair featuring tan leather upholstery with brass stud trim, a spindle gallery backrest, and front cabriole legs on brass castors.

Mahogany Framed Horseshoe Desk Chair

Archive II An antique mahogany horseshoe desk chair featuring tan leather upholstery with brass stud trim, a spindle gallery backrest, and front cabriole legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III An antique mahogany horseshoe desk chair featuring tan leather upholstery with brass stud trim, a spindle gallery backrest, and front cabriole legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV An antique mahogany horseshoe desk chair featuring tan leather upholstery with brass stud trim, a spindle gallery backrest, and front cabriole legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V An antique mahogany horseshoe desk chair featuring tan leather upholstery with brass stud trim, a spindle gallery backrest, and front cabriole legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI An antique mahogany horseshoe desk chair featuring tan leather upholstery with brass stud trim, a spindle gallery backrest, and front cabriole legs on brass castors. View VI
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An antique mahogany horseshoe desk chair featuring tan leather upholstery with brass stud trim, a spindle gallery backrest, and front cabriole legs on brass castors.
Mahogany Framed Horseshoe Desk Chair
Ref: SA1083167
An antique mahogany horseshoe desk chair featuring tan leather upholstery with brass stud trim, a spindle gallery backrest, and front cabriole legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourTan Brown
  • MotifsHorseshoe back, Spindle gallery, Cabriole legs, Brass studding
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Edwardian desk chair dates to 1890 and takes an attractive horseshoe shape with a mahogany frame. The piece incorporates tan brown leather upholstery on the curved top rail, arms, and large stuff over seat, enhanced by close brass studding along the borders. A spindle gallery of twenty-five vertical wooden balustrades supports the backrest above the seat. Below, the front cabriole legs feature solid quarter blocks and pad feet, paired with slightly outswept back legs and a supporting cruciform stretcher framework. Original brass and porcelain castors complete the base. Measuring 87 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, the chair is suited for placement at a partner's desk or writing table within a gentleman's library, home study, or traditional office setting.

FAQs

A horseshoe desk chair, often referred to as a tub or barrel chair, features a rounded, continuous backrest and armrail that wraps around the sitter in a semicircular shape. Originating in traditional library and office design, these chairs offer structured support and were frequently upholstered in leather with timber spindle galleries.

Antique desk chairs from the late Victorian and Edwardian periods were typically crafted from solid dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Upholstery usually consisted of natural hide fixed with individual brass tacks, supported by internal steel coil springs, horsehair padding, and ceramic or brass castors.

Authentic period chairs display signs of age-appropriate wear, including natural patination to the timber and leather surface. Look for traditional construction techniques such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, original brass or ceramic castors, hand-driven brass upholstery studs, and natural creasing across original hide.

A mahogany horseshoe desk chair can be incorporated into modern interiors by pairing it with a streamlined contemporary writing desk to create textural contrast. It also works effectively in a quiet corner of a living room or bedroom as an occasional reading chair, bringing warm timber tones and structured leather into a neutral space.

Maintain the timber frame by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically. Preserve the leather upholstery using a specialist leather balm or cream to maintain suppleness and prevent cracking, keeping the chair away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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