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Victorian Carved Poker Welsh Spinning Chair
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Victorian Carved Poker Welsh Spinning Chair

19th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A Victorian carved spinning chair, often referred to as a pokerwork or Welsh chair, dating to the late 19th century. The tall tapering backrest features geometric chip-carved panels and a cloverleaf-shaped handhold, while the octagonal seat is similarly decorated with incised folk motifs. Raised on four turned legs, the chair is compact in scale and finished in a dark stain typical of its period. A decorative vernacular piece with strong visual presence.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Welsh Spinning Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA1148164
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46979
Description
A Victorian carved spinning chair, often referred to as a pokerwork or Welsh chair, dating to the late 19th century.
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The tall tapering backrest features geometric chip-carved panels and a cloverleaf-shaped handhold, while the octagonal seat is similarly decorated with incised folk motifs.
The Old Cinema

Raised on four turned legs, the chair is compact in scale and finished in a dark stain typical of its period. A decorative vernacular piece with strong visual presence.

Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Welsh Spinning Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148164
Dealers Internal Ref
46979
The Old Cinema
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An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Carved Poker Welsh Spinning Chair

Archive II An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs. View II
Archive III An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs. View III
Archive IV An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs. View IV
Archive V An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs. View V
Archive VI An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs. View VI
Archive VII An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs. View VII
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An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs.
Victorian Carved Poker Welsh Spinning Chair
Ref: SA1148164
An antique dark wood Victorian Welsh spinning chair featuring a tall, tapered back panel decorated with geometric carvings, an octagonal seat, and four turned legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Vernacular
  • MaterialOak, Elm
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPokerwork geometric patterns, Tapered high back, Turned legs, Octagonal seat
  • SizeH 99.5 cm (39 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 43.5 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A spinning chair is a low-seated, single-chair form traditionally used in domestic textile production during the 19th century, often featuring an elongated back and ornamented surfaces.

These pieces were typically crafted from native British hardwoods such as oak, elm, or ash, frequently incorporating turned legs and surface ornamentation such as chip carving or pokerwork (pyrography).

Authentic period examples exhibit traditional joinery methods, appropriate timber shrinkage, hand-cut tool marks, and natural patination consistent with age and wear.

Due to its compact scale and distinct sculptural silhouette, this type of seating functions effectively as a decorative accent piece in an empty corner, hallway, or bedroom.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to protect the polished surface.
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