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Oak Revolving Desk Chair
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

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Oak Revolving Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality revolving Oak desk chair in lovely condition.

Seat height 45cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101192
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A good quality revolving Oak desk chair in lovely condition.

Seat height 45cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101192
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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An antique golden oak revolving desk chair featuring curved armrests, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base on castors.
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Archive I An antique golden oak revolving desk chair featuring curved armrests, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base on castors.

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Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2012
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An antique golden oak revolving desk chair featuring curved armrests, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base on castors.
Oak revolving desk chair
Ref: SA1101192
An antique golden oak revolving desk chair featuring curved armrests, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base on castors.
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Revolving desk chairs gained widespread popularity during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as commercial office work expanded. Manufactured predominantly in solid oak, these chairs combined traditional joinery with cast iron mechanisms to allow smooth rotation and tilt, serving as practical seating for clerks and professionals.

Traditional desk chairs from the Edwardian and Victorian eras were constructed primarily from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. The internal swivel and tilt mechanisms were cast iron, while the base was frequently fitted with brass or iron wheel castors.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast iron mechanisms often stamped with patent numbers or maker marks beneath the seat. Look for natural surface wear along the wooden armrests, hand-shaped contoured seating, and period-correct joinery rather than modern Phillips screws or synthetic glues.

An oak revolving chair provides a tactile focal point when paired with a contemporary glass or steel desk, bridging traditional craft with modern minimalist interiors. It can also be integrated into a dedicated study alongside fitted bookcases and classic brass lighting.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically to feed the oak. The mechanical cast iron swivel assembly should be kept free of grit and lightly oiled occasionally to ensure smooth operation.
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