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Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)
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Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 February 2025 · Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Description

Summary:

·      Item: Armless Desk Chair

·      Circa: 1920 - 1930

·      Period: George V

·      Provenance: England, UK

·      Wood: Solid oak

·      Cabinetmaker: Bell-Barn Furniture

·      Height adjustable mechanism

·      Curved bar back

·      Elegant vertical fan back

·      Cleaned & French polished by hand

·      Newly upholstered

·      Green leather & hand tacked brass stud seat

·      Splayed oak legs

·      Rotates 360 degrees

·      Adjustable height

·      Cleaned & serviced mechanism

·      Very comfortable

·      Lovely rich colour & patination

·      Excellent working condition

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

·      14-day free UK returns policy

 

Description:?This is a fine quality antique English George V solid oak revolving armless desk chair, by Bell-Barn Furniture, with a newly upholstered green leather seat, circa 1920 - 1930, which is in excellent condition.  Oak was a popular timber of choice for utility office chairs, owing to the natural strength of grain in functional furniture.  The desk chair features a comfortable curved bar back, supported by an elegant vertical fan back, with bentwood supports.  The armless desk chair seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full grain green leather, which is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter.  On the back of the chair seat frame, the original manufactures’ printed stamp is still visible (Bell-Barn Furniture).  The office chair frame has been tightened, cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop.  The chair sits on four splayed sturdy oak legs.  The armless desk chair incorporates a revolving mechanism which rotates 360 degrees.  The seat height can be adjusted by turning a bell-shaped metal large nut on the underside of the chair and rotating the chair at the same time.  The chair mechanism has been cleaned, restored and serviced and is in excellent working order.

 

Dimensions:

?External Height (Raised) = 98cm / 38½” / 3ft 2½”

External Height (Lowered) = 88cm / 34” / 2ft 10”

External Width = 42.5cm / 16¾” / 1ft 4¾”

External Depth = 42.5cm / 16¾” / 1ft 4¾”

Seat Height - Centre (Raised) = 58.5cm / 23” / 1ft 11”

Seat Height - Centre (Lowered) = 48.5cm / 19½” / 1ft 7½”

Seat Width (Leather Pad) = 35cm / 13¾” / 1ft 1¾”

Seat Width (Inc. Frame) = 42.5cm / 16¾” / 1ft 4¾”

Seat Depth (Frame) = 38cm / 15” / 1ft 3”

Back Height (From Seat) = 44.5cm / 17½” / 1ft 5½”

 

Condition Report:

The seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full-grain green leather.  The height adjustable height mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and restored.  There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair.  The English antique desk chair boasts a rich dark-brown colour, having been cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop.  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). 

 

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free “no quibble” UK returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item.  We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). 

 

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. 

Ref. 110993

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125895
Dealers Internal Reference
110993
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: Armless Desk Chair

·      Circa: 1920 - 1930

·      Period: George V

·      Provenance: England, UK

·      Wood: Solid oak

·      Cabinetmaker: Bell-Barn Furniture

·      Height adjustable mechanism

fig 1. An antique George V oak swivel office chair with a green leather upholstered seat pad and spindle back rest.
fig 1. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)

·      Curved bar back

·      Elegant vertical fan back

·      Cleaned & French polished by hand

·      Newly upholstered

·      Green leather & hand tacked brass stud seat

·      Splayed oak legs

·      Rotates 360 degrees

fig 2. An antique George V oak swivel office chair with a green leather upholstered seat pad and spindle back rest.
fig 2. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)

·      Adjustable height

·      Cleaned & serviced mechanism

·      Very comfortable

·      Lovely rich colour & patination

·      Excellent working condition

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

fig 3. An antique George V oak swivel office chair with a green leather upholstered seat pad and spindle back rest.
fig 3. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)

·      14-day free UK returns policy

 

Description:?This is a fine quality antique English George V solid oak revolving armless desk chair, by Bell-Barn Furniture, with a newly upholstered green leather seat, circa 1920 - 1930, which is in excellent condition.

“
  Oak was a popular timber of choice for utility office chairs, owing to the natural strength of grain in functional furniture.
Yolanda Gray Antiques

  The desk chair features a comfortable curved bar back, supported by an elegant vertical fan back, with bentwood supports.  The armless desk chair seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full grain green leather, which is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter.  On the back of the chair seat frame, the original manufactures’ printed stamp is still visible (Bell-Barn Furniture).  The office chair frame has been tightened, cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop.  The chair sits on four splayed sturdy oak legs.  The armless desk chair incorporates a revolving mechanism which rotates 360 degrees.  The seat height can be adjusted by turning a bell-shaped metal large nut on the underside of the chair and rotating the chair at the same time.  The chair mechanism has been cleaned, restored and serviced and is in excellent working order.

fig 4. An antique George V oak swivel office chair with a green leather upholstered seat pad and spindle back rest.
fig 4. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)

 

Dimensions:

?External Height (Raised) = 98cm / 38½” / 3ft 2½”

External Height (Lowered) = 88cm / 34” / 2ft 10”

External Width = 42.5cm / 16¾” / 1ft 4¾”

External Depth = 42.5cm / 16¾” / 1ft 4¾”

Seat Height - Centre (Raised) = 58.5cm / 23” / 1ft 11”

fig 5. An antique George V oak swivel office chair with a green leather upholstered seat pad and spindle back rest.
fig 5. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)

Seat Height - Centre (Lowered) = 48.5cm / 19½” / 1ft 7½”

Seat Width (Leather Pad) = 35cm / 13¾” / 1ft 1¾”

Seat Width (Inc. Frame) = 42.5cm / 16¾” / 1ft 4¾”

Seat Depth (Frame) = 38cm / 15” / 1ft 3”

Back Height (From Seat) = 44.5cm / 17½” / 1ft 5½”

fig 6. An antique George V oak swivel office chair with a green leather upholstered seat pad and spindle back rest.
fig 6. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)

 

Condition Report:

The seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full-grain green leather.  The height adjustable height mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and restored.  There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair.  The English antique desk chair boasts a rich dark-brown colour, having been cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop.  This desk chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 7. An antique George V oak swivel office chair with a green leather upholstered seat pad and spindle back rest.
fig 7. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)

 

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). 

 

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free “no quibble” UK returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item.  We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). 

fig 8. An antique George V oak swivel office chair with a green leather upholstered seat pad and spindle back rest.
fig 8. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)

 

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. 

Ref. 110993

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
42.5cm (16.73")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125895
Dealers Internal Ref
110993
Yolanda Gray Antiques
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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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An antique George V oak swivel office chair with a green leather upholstered seat pad and spindle back rest.
Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Office Desk Side Chair by Bell Barn Furniture (Circa 1920)
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian / George V
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Cast Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown and Green
  • MotifsSpindle back, Cast iron swivel mechanism, Studded leather upholstery, Quadruped splayed legs
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 42.5 cm (17 in) x D 42.5 cm (17 in)

The George V era, spanning from 1910 to 1936, combined traditional craftsmanship with functional designs tailored for growing administrative workforces, frequently featuring robust timbers like oak and practical mechanical adjustments.

These pieces typically employed solid quarter-sawn oak frames joined with mortise and tenon techniques, paired with cast iron swivel mechanisms and upholstered leather pads secured by brass tacks.

Authenticity is indicated by period-correct ironwork, hand-cut joinery, patination consistent with age, and occasionally makers stamps or patent marks cast into the metal swivel components.

Pairing the vintage timber and leather seat with a minimalist contemporary desk creates a sophisticated contrast, grounding modern workspaces with historical texture and warmth.

Maintain the timber with microcrystalline wax and nourish the leather periodically with specialised saddle soap or leather balm, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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