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Revolving Desk Chair
Athey Antiques
for sale €696     $756
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Revolving Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Lovely example of an Arts & Crafts revolving desk chair with attractive carved detail to the back, ball shaped arms, serpentine fronted leather seat with brass stud details and raised on four down swept legs with scroll feet.

Normal marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use but overall this lovely quality chair is in good sound condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 33" 84 cm .... floor to seat height 17" 43 cm

Width 21" 54 cm

Depth of seat 18" 46 cm

All sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Revolving Desk Chair to the 1900s.

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SA1135006
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ath3738
Description
Lovely example of an Arts & Crafts revolving desk chair with attractive carved detail to the back, ball shaped arms, serpentine fronted leather seat with brass stud details and raised on four down swept legs with scroll feet.
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Normal marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use but overall this lovely quality chair is in good sound condition.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 33" 84 cm .... floor to seat height 17" 43 cm

Width 21" 54 cm

Depth of seat 18" 46 cm

All sizes approximate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Antique Revolving Desk Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135006
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3738
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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An antique revolving wood desk chair featuring a carved sunburst crest rail, curved armrests, a brown leather seat with brass stud trimming, and splayed legs on castors.
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Archive I An antique revolving wood desk chair featuring a carved sunburst crest rail, curved armrests, a brown leather seat with brass stud trimming, and splayed legs on castors.

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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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An antique revolving wood desk chair featuring a carved sunburst crest rail, curved armrests, a brown leather seat with brass stud trimming, and splayed legs on castors.
Revolving desk chair
Ref: SA1135006
An antique revolving wood desk chair featuring a carved sunburst crest rail, curved armrests, a brown leather seat with brass stud trimming, and splayed legs on castors.
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Revolving desk chairs gained widespread popularity during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as office environments expanded. Designed to improve efficiency and movement at a writing desk, these chairs incorporated cast-iron swivel mechanisms beneath traditional timber frames.

These chairs were primarily built using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, paired with heavy cast-iron revolving hardware. Seats were frequently upholstered in real leather secured with brass studding, and the base legs were fitted with metal or ceramic castors.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast-metal swivel and tilt mechanisms, often stamped with maker marks or patent numbers. Look for hand-carved wood details, genuine brass upholstery tacks, natural wear on the armrests, and original brass or iron castors.

Position the chair at a contemporary minimalist desk or a traditional writing bureau to create a balanced focal point. The rich wood tones and patinated leather add texture and historical contrast to modern study spaces.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually to maintain the finish. Treat the leather with a dedicated leather balm to prevent drying, and keep the iron swivel mechanism lightly oiled for smooth rotation.
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