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Antique English Victorian Oak & Crimson Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)
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Antique English Victorian Oak & Crimson Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)

19th century
Sold 27 October 2025 · Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Description

Summary:

• Item: Victorian revolving desk chair

• Circa: 1890

• Period: Victorian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid oak

• Newly upholstered

• Crimson red leather

• Upholstered curved backrest

• Pierced floral carved back splats

• Comfortable padded seat

• Hand tacked brass studwork

• Splayed oak legs

• Solid brass castors

• Rotates 360 degrees

• Extremely comfortable

• Serviced mechanism

• Very sturdy / heavy chair

• Excellent condition

• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• 14-day free UK returns policy

This is a fine quality antique English Victorian revolving desk chair, constructed of solid oak, circa 1890, which has been newly upholstered in crimson red leather and is in excellent working condition. This office chair incorporates a curved padded backrest, secured by oak wraparound scroll arms, on shaped vertical supports. The desk chair back incorporates vertical pierced splats decorated with floral carvings. The Victorian revolving desk chair has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain crimson red leather, which has been finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The underside of the seat has been re-webbed in the traditional manner. The revolving office chair sits on four splayed oak legs, terminating on solid brass castors. The chair rotates 360 degrees, the seat height is fixed and the chair is not designed to recline or be height adjustable. The chair mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and serviced and it is extremely comfortable to sit on for long periods of time.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Victorian revolving desk chair, constructed of solid oak, circa 1890, which has been newly upholstered in crimson red leather and is in excellent working condition. The oak chair frame displays a rich oak colour, having been cleaned and French polished in our workshop. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the oak frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The desk chair seat has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain crimson red leather. Therefore, the leather is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear and tear, damage or holes etc. The chair frame incorporates the traditional brass studwork tacks to the padded seat perimeter and traditional hessian material to the underside. The mechanism has been cleaned and serviced. There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of this piece of furniture. The chair legs are sturdy and the brass solid castors are also in good condition. This desk chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

Ref. 107402

Physical Dimensions
Height
93.3cm (36.73")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Swivel Chair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1086740
Dealers Internal Reference
107402
Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description
Summary:

• Item: Victorian revolving desk chair

• Circa: 1890

• Period: Victorian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid oak

• Newly upholstered

• Crimson red leather

• Upholstered curved backrest

• Pierced floral carved back splats

fig 1. An antique Victorian oak swivel armchair upholstered in crimson red leather with brass castors.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Oak & Crimson Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)

• Comfortable padded seat

• Hand tacked brass studwork

• Splayed oak legs

• Solid brass castors

• Rotates 360 degrees

• Extremely comfortable

• Serviced mechanism

• Very sturdy / heavy chair

• Excellent condition

fig 2. An antique Victorian oak swivel armchair upholstered in crimson red leather with brass castors.
fig 2. Antique English Victorian Oak & Crimson Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)

• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• 14-day free UK returns policy

This is a fine quality antique English Victorian revolving desk chair, constructed of solid oak, circa 1890, which has been newly upholstered in crimson red leather and is in excellent working condition.

“
This office chair incorporates a curved padded backrest, secured by oak wraparound scroll arms, on shaped vertical supports.
Yolanda Gray Antiques

The desk chair back incorporates vertical pierced splats decorated with floral carvings. The Victorian revolving desk chair has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain crimson red leather, which has been finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The underside of the seat has been re-webbed in the traditional manner. The revolving office chair sits on four splayed oak legs, terminating on solid brass castors. The chair rotates 360 degrees, the seat height is fixed and the chair is not designed to recline or be height adjustable. The chair mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and serviced and it is extremely comfortable to sit on for long periods of time.

fig 3. An antique Victorian oak swivel armchair upholstered in crimson red leather with brass castors.
fig 3. Antique English Victorian Oak & Crimson Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Victorian revolving desk chair, constructed of solid oak, circa 1890, which has been newly upholstered in crimson red leather and is in excellent working condition. The oak chair frame displays a rich oak colour, having been cleaned and French polished in our workshop. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the oak frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The desk chair seat has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain crimson red leather. Therefore, the leather is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear and tear, damage or holes etc. The chair frame incorporates the traditional brass studwork tacks to the padded seat perimeter and traditional hessian material to the underside. The mechanism has been cleaned and serviced. There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of this piece of furniture. The chair legs are sturdy and the brass solid castors are also in good condition. This desk chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 4. An antique Victorian oak swivel armchair upholstered in crimson red leather with brass castors.
fig 4. Antique English Victorian Oak & Crimson Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

fig 5. An antique Victorian oak swivel armchair upholstered in crimson red leather with brass castors.
fig 5. Antique English Victorian Oak & Crimson Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

fig 6. An antique Victorian oak swivel armchair upholstered in crimson red leather with brass castors.
fig 6. Antique English Victorian Oak & Crimson Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

Ref. 107402

Height
93.3cm (36.73")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Swivel Chair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086740
Dealers Internal Ref
107402
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2010
Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Location
Unit 4
Organsdale Farm
Kelsall
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/yg
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Items For Sale 116
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An antique Victorian oak swivel armchair upholstered in crimson red leather with brass castors.
Antique English Victorian Oak & Crimson Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)
Ref: SA1086740
An antique Victorian oak swivel armchair upholstered in crimson red leather with brass castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOffice Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
  • ColourCrimson Red
  • MotifsButton-studded upholstery, Carved splat back, Revolving pedestal base, Brass castor wheels
  • SizeH 93.3 cm (37 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

Victorian swivel chairs emerged during the late 19th century to accommodate the needs of clerks, lawyers, and businessmen working in expanding offices, combining ergonomic mobility with formal aesthetic standards.

These chairs typically feature solid native hardwoods such as oak or walnut frames, paired with hand-tooled leather upholstery and cast-iron or brass revolving mechanisms.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery, traditional hand-forged or brass castors, genuine patination on the wood and leather, and mechanical patents typical of the late 19th century.

This piece can serve as a functional desk chair in a contemporary study or home office, contrasting sharply against minimalist or industrial aesthetics to add texture and historical depth.

Preservation involves keeping the timber nourished with microcrystalline wax and treating the leather periodically with appropriate conditioners while avoiding direct sunlight and excessive heat.
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