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An Unusual 19thc Welsh "Folk Art" Spinning Chair
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An Unusual 19thc Welsh "Folk Art" Spinning Chair

19th century
Description

From a small collection of welsh furniture we have been lucky to be offered,a 19thc folk art north wales decorated spinning chair.

Dating from the latter part of the 19th century. This pokerwork decorated chair has a welsh saying on the seat which we love

It translates to " better to be a wanderer than a stay at home:!

The lettering of this saying is clearly visible when looking at it but incredibly difficult to get close up pics.

It stands 88cms h in perfect condition ( normal wear to the seat) c1880

A great piece of welsh folk art

UK delivery included

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Welsh Folk Art Spinning Chair to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08925015
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Hand-burnt pokerwork decoration: stippled ground typical of late Victorian amateur and folk pyrography.
Bobbin-turned legs socketed directly into the seat: traditional country chair making.
Pierced heart handhold: established form of Welsh spinning chairs from this period.
Surface rubbing on the dragon roundel: natural wear from long domestic use.

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.

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Description
From a small collection of welsh furniture we have been lucky to be offered,a 19thc folk art north wales decorated spinning chair.

Dating from the latter part of the 19th century. This pokerwork decorated chair has a welsh saying on the seat which we love

fig 1. A 19th-century Welsh folk art spinning chair with a tall back featuring a heart cut-out, floral pyrography, a hexagonal seat with a carved dragon motif, and four turned legs.
fig 1. An Unusual 19thc Welsh "Folk Art" Spinning Chair

It translates to " better to be a wanderer than a stay at home:!

“
The lettering of this saying is clearly visible when looking at it but incredibly difficult to get close up pics.
Mike Melody Antiques

It stands 88cms h in perfect condition ( normal wear to the seat) c1880

A great piece of welsh folk art

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Welsh Folk Art Spinning Chair to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08925015
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Hand-burnt pokerwork decoration: stippled ground typical of late Victorian amateur and folk pyrography.
Bobbin-turned legs socketed directly into the seat: traditional country chair making.
Pierced heart handhold: established form of Welsh spinning chairs from this period.
Surface rubbing on the dragon roundel: natural wear from long domestic use.

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.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I A 19th-century Welsh folk art spinning chair with a tall back featuring a heart cut-out, floral pyrography, a hexagonal seat with a carved dragon motif, and four turned legs.

An Unusual 19thc Welsh "Folk Art" Spinning Chair

Archive II A 19th-century Welsh folk art spinning chair with a tall back featuring a heart cut-out, floral pyrography, a hexagonal seat with a carved dragon motif, and four turned legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Welsh folk art spinning chair with a tall back featuring a heart cut-out, floral pyrography, a hexagonal seat with a carved dragon motif, and four turned legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Welsh folk art spinning chair with a tall back featuring a heart cut-out, floral pyrography, a hexagonal seat with a carved dragon motif, and four turned legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Welsh folk art spinning chair with a tall back featuring a heart cut-out, floral pyrography, a hexagonal seat with a carved dragon motif, and four turned legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Welsh folk art spinning chair with a tall back featuring a heart cut-out, floral pyrography, a hexagonal seat with a carved dragon motif, and four turned legs. View VI
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A 19th-century Welsh folk art spinning chair with a tall back featuring a heart cut-out, floral pyrography, a hexagonal seat with a carved dragon motif, and four turned legs.
AN UNUSUAL 19THC WELSH "FOLK ART" SPINNING CHAIR
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A 19th-century Welsh folk art spinning chair with a tall back featuring a heart cut-out, floral pyrography, a hexagonal seat with a carved dragon motif, and four turned legs.
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  • ObjectAccent Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWelsh Folk Art
  • MaterialOak, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHeart cut-out, Pyrography detailing, Hexagonal seat, Turned legs

This unusual nineteenth-century Welsh folk art spinning chair originates from North Wales around 1880, belonging to the rustic farmhouse style. Constructed from warm brown oak timber with a pokerwork finish, the accent chair displays elaborate pyrography detailing across its tall backrest and hexagonal seat. Notable visual elements include a heart cut-out near the top of the back panel, floral and scrollwork decoration, a circular motif on the seat enclosing a dragon alongside a Welsh text banner, and four heavily turned spindle legs. Normal wear is visible on the seat surface. The item stands 88 cm high. Positioned traditionally as an accent piece, the chair suits placement in an empty corner of a living room, hallway or study as a decorative seating option. The compact proportions allow integration into various domestic interiors where historical folk art objects provide character. Daily use remains practical for low-traffic areas given the upright posture and small footprint, while the traditional craftsmanship supplies visual interest for collectors of regional Welsh furniture.

FAQs

A Welsh spinning chair is a low-seated, high-backed side chair historically designed for use while operating a yarn spinning wheel. These regional country items frequently incorporate traditional folk art elements, such as hand-carved heraldic motifs, heart cut-outs, and pyrography surface decoration.

These chairs were traditionally crafted from solid regional hardwoods such as oak, birch, or elm. Construction methods involved turned legs mortised directly into a thick wooden seat board, complemented by surface decoration created through pokerwork, pyrography, or shallow gouge carving.

Authentic period pieces display varied burn depth and subtle irregularities from hand-heated irons rather than modern machine branding. Look for natural surface wear along high-touch edges, authentic joinery shrinkages, and patina within the scorched recessed lines.

Due to its slender profile and distinctive silhouette, a spinning chair functions as an accent piece in a hall corridor, reading nook, or empty room corner. Pairing the dark timber with neutral plaster walls or placing it alongside soft textiles creates visual interest through contrast.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent cracking or warping. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly to protect the burnished surface design without build-up in the recessed details.
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