Antique Walnut Bobbin Chair 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Walnut Bobbin Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1148687
Price: 1750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBobbin turning, Spool spindles, Turned legs, Brass castors
SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This Victorian armchair dates from the 19th century and is made of walnut with a warm brown timber colour and a visible aged patina. The construction incorporates extensive lathe-turned bobbin spindles and spool motifs throughout the backrest, legs, arm supports, and lower stretchers, finished with round wooden finials on the top corners of the back and the arm ends. Small brass barrel castors sit beneath each of the four feet. The flat armrests show significant surface wear, loss of finish, and exposed wood grain from past use. Measuring 105 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 76 cm deep, this seating piece works well in a traditional study, a country house living room, or a bedroom as an occasional chair. It suits both historic and eclectic interiors, providing a striking structural silhouette alongside classic vernacular woodwork.

FAQs

A bobbin chair, also known as a spool chair, features lathe-turned wooden components resembling thread bobbins along its frame, legs, and backrest spindles. Popularised in the 17th century and revived during the Victorian era, this design style is characteristic of traditional English and European furniture making.

Traditional bobbin armchairs are primarily crafted from solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, mahogany, or beech. The turned elements are created on a lathe, while the structural frame utilizes traditional mortise and tenon joinery secured with wood glue or timber pegs.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit subtle variations in the turned bobbins due to hand-lathe operation, alongside period-appropriate timber wear, brass castors, and historical joinery techniques. Modern reproductions typically feature identical machine-turned spindles and contemporary fasteners.

A bobbin armchair can be reupholstered in contemporary linen or patterned textiles to combine historic framework with modern aesthetics. Placing the chair alongside a side table or reading lamp creates a defined seating area within a living space or bedroom corner.

Maintain the timber frame by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish along the turned grooves. Position the chair away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from drying, splitting, or warping.

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