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Aesthetic Movement Edward William Godwin Oak Swivel Chair C1875-90
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Aesthetic Movement Edward William Godwin Oak Swivel Chair C1875-90

19th century
For Sale by Mews Antiques
Description

This is an Aesthetic Movement Edward William Godwin Swivel Chair c1875-90. A Great chair with wonderful patination in good condition. It has the classic design from Godwin and made by James Peddle. A rare piece.

Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08843738
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Scalloped crest rail above slender vertical spindles: Aesthetic Movement styling of the 1870s.
Four-point arched base on castors: cabinet construction standard in the late nineteenth century.
Wear through the finish on the arm finials: honest handling over many decades.
Solid carved oak saddle seat: quarter-sawn medullary rays typical of Victorian joinery.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120534
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Mews Antiques

Description
This is an Aesthetic Movement Edward William Godwin Swivel Chair c1875-90. A Great chair with wonderful patination in good condition. It has the classic design from Godwin and made by James Peddle. A rare piece.
Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 08843738
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Scalloped crest rail above slender vertical spindles: Aesthetic Movement styling of the 1870s.
Four-point arched base on castors: cabinet construction standard in the late nineteenth century.
Wear through the finish on the arm finials: honest handling over many decades.
Solid carved oak saddle seat: quarter-sawn medullary rays typical of Victorian joinery.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120534
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
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We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors.
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Archive I An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors.

Aesthetic Movement Edward William Godwin Oak Swivel Chair C1875-90

Archive II An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors. View II
Archive III An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors.
Archive V An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors. View V
Archive VI An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors. View VI
Archive VII An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors. View VIII
Archive IX An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors. View IX
Archive X An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors. View X
Archive XI An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors. View XI
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An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors.
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT EDWARD WILLIAM GODWIN OAK SWIVEL CHAIR c1875-90
Ref: SA1120534
An antique oak swivel desk chair featuring a spindle-back crest rail, curved armrests on turned supports, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialOak, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Turned arm supports, Quadruped base, Contoured seat
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This Edward William Godwin desk chair belongs to the Aesthetic Movement period, dating from 1870. The piece is constructed from oak with a warm brown finish and metal hardware, measuring 92 cm high, 59 cm wide and 59 cm deep. The construction incorporates a spindle-back crest rail with carved scalloped detailing, curved armrests supported by turned wooden columns, a contoured wooden seat, and a quadruped base fitted with metal castors displaying visible signs of wear and patination. Suitable for use in a gentleman's library or study, the chair provides practical seating at a writing desk. The exposed wood grain, turned arm supports, and traditional caster wheels emphasize its period craft, offering an authentic antique seating option for contemporary office or home workspace environments.

FAQs

Originating in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement swivel chairs prioritize simplified forms, elegant spindle work, and functional design, moving away from heavy Victorian ornamentation.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, paired with cast iron swivel and tilt mechanisms and brass castors.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindle work, cast iron tension springs or screw-threaded height adjusters, and natural wear pattern patination on the seat and arms.

An oak swivel chair pairs effectively with contemporary minimalist desks or dark timber writing tables, bringing architectural structure and historical warmth to modern home offices.

Maintain solid oak seating by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax annually to protect the original finish, keeping iron mechanisms lubricated and dry.
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