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A 1920s Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair with Height Adjustment
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A 1920s Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair with Height Adjustment

1900 - 1920
Sold by Culvertons
Sold 16 November 2024 · Culvertons
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Description

This impressive Edwardian mahogany revolving desk chair, with its studded green leather seat and back, is spacious and particularly comfortable. In its previous life, it sat opposite a static four-legged chair of the same design, either side of a large partner's desk in a solicitor's office. That's why, when it was designed, making sure it was comfortable was so important, it was to be sat in for long periods. This chair also benefits from a height adjustment mechanism under the seat. It's easy to operate and very smooth - just spin the seat anti-clockwise to go up or clockwise to go down. It also allows you to gently rock back and ponder over the day's issues. As you can see this revolving desk chair has now been sensitively restored. Here are some extra measurements - the seat height is 44 cm (min) or 49 cm (max). The seat itself is 44 cm wide x 49 cm deep. The height of the back of the chair is 80 cm (min) or 85 cm (max). Please keep an eye on our stock page as its partner will also be for sale in September.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Culvertons has dated this Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086126
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Description
This impressive Edwardian mahogany revolving desk chair, with its studded green leather seat and back, is spacious and particularly comfortable.
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In its previous life, it sat opposite a static four-legged chair of the same design, either side of a large partner's desk in a solicitor's office.
Culvertons

That's why, when it was designed, making sure it was comfortable was so important, it was to be sat in for long periods. This chair also benefits from a height adjustment mechanism under the seat. It's easy to operate and very smooth - just spin the seat anti-clockwise to go up or clockwise to go down. It also allows you to gently rock back and ponder over the day's issues. As you can see this revolving desk chair has now been sensitively restored. Here are some extra measurements - the seat height is 44 cm (min) or 49 cm (max). The seat itself is 44 cm wide x 49 cm deep. The height of the back of the chair is 80 cm (min) or 85 cm (max). Please keep an eye on our stock page as its partner will also be for sale in September.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Culvertons has dated this Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086126
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Archive I A mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat and backrest with brass stud detailing and castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 1920s Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair with Height Adjustment

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Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2013
Items For Sale 49
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A mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat and backrest with brass stud detailing and castors.
A 1920s mahogany revolving desk chair with height adjustment
Ref: SA1086126
A mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat and backrest with brass stud detailing and castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOffice Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Brass castors, Studded leather, Swivel base
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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Revolving desk chairs emerged in the late 19th century to improve efficiency for office workers and professionals. The design evolved to incorporate swivel mechanisms and height adjustments, often using traditional wood and leather upholstery.

These chairs typically feature solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, joined with traditional mortise and tenon construction. Upholstery often consists of buttoned or studded leather over horsehair or coil spring foundations.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery, patination on the wood and leather, and the presence of early mechanical cast-iron swivel and height-adjustment spindles rather than modern pneumatic cylinders.

A vintage swivel chair can anchor a contemporary home office by adding warmth and historical contrast against minimalist desks. It bridges functional workspace requirements with classic aesthetic value.

Preserve the wood with microcrystalline wax and maintain the leather using specialized conditioning balms to prevent cracking. Keep the chair away from direct sunlight and heat sources to protect the natural materials.
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