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Antique Schoolmaster's Chair, English, Oak, Desk, Elbow, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910
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Antique Schoolmaster's Chair, English, Oak, Desk, Elbow, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique schoolmaster's chair. An English, stout oak desk or elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Superb chair, of thick stocks and institutional appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest

Finished in beautifully warm caramel hues throughout

Gently angled back rest, the crest rail between a pair of square cut finials

Recessed panel over a flat seat squab at a comfortable height of 46.5cm (18.25'')

Serpentine arms of broad profile, raised upon gently tapering supports

Square section legs, united by stretcher rails and gently splayed to rear

This is a fine antique schoolmaster's chair, with a bold appearance and graced with appealing colour. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Depth: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Max Height: 109cm (43'')

Seat Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Seat Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Desk Chair to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118843
Dealers Internal Reference
25021
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Description
This is an antique schoolmaster's chair. An English, stout oak desk or elbow seat, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Superb chair, of thick stocks and institutional appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique Edwardian oak armchair featuring a high panelled backrest, flat armrests, a solid square seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers.
fig 1. Antique Schoolmaster's Chair, English, Oak, Desk, Elbow, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910

Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest

Finished in beautifully warm caramel hues throughout

Gently angled back rest, the crest rail between a pair of square cut finials

Recessed panel over a flat seat squab at a comfortable height of 46.5cm (18.25'')

fig 2. An antique Edwardian oak armchair featuring a high panelled backrest, flat armrests, a solid square seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers.
fig 2. Antique Schoolmaster's Chair, English, Oak, Desk, Elbow, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910

Serpentine arms of broad profile, raised upon gently tapering supports

Square section legs, united by stretcher rails and gently splayed to rear

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This is a fine antique schoolmaster's chair, with a bold appearance and graced with appealing colour.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Depth: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Max Height: 109cm (43'')

Seat Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Seat Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
51.5cm (20.28")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Desk Chair to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118843
Dealers Internal Ref
25021
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An antique Edwardian oak armchair featuring a high panelled backrest, flat armrests, a solid square seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers.

Antique Schoolmaster's Chair, English, Oak, Desk, Elbow, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910

Archive II An antique Edwardian oak armchair featuring a high panelled backrest, flat armrests, a solid square seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers. View II
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An antique Edwardian oak armchair featuring a high panelled backrest, flat armrests, a solid square seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers.
Antique Schoolmaster's Chair, English, Oak, Desk, Elbow, Seat, Edwardian, C.1910
Ref: SA1118843
An antique Edwardian oak armchair featuring a high panelled backrest, flat armrests, a solid square seat, and square legs joined by H-stretchers.
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Edwardian schoolmaster and desk chairs, produced between 1901 and 1910, feature straight-lined timber frames, solid joinery, and utilitarian proportions. Influenced by both late Victorian design and the Arts and Crafts movement, these chairs were constructed for functional environments such as classrooms, libraries, and offices.

Solid native hardwoods, particularly English oak, mahogany, and walnut, were the primary materials used in Edwardian chair making. Construction relied on traditional joinery techniques, including mortise and tenon joints, pegged frames, and hand-fitted back panels.

Authentic Edwardian oak chairs exhibit signs of age-related wear, hand-finished joinery, and natural patination in handled areas like armrests. Look for clean geometric moulding, pegged joints, and period-correct proportions rather than modern uniform fixings.

An Edwardian oak armchair functions well as a accent piece paired with a contemporary desk in a home office or study. Position the chair alongside modern lighting and neutral walls to highlight the rich timber grain and structured silhouette.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity changes to prevent timber movement or splitting.
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