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Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson
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Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson

This Art Deco Walnut office chair has an attractive curving shaped back with a wide shaped top rail and comfortable arm rests, the seat is upholstered in red hide (which seems to be original) with brass studs

No study would be complete without a swivelling desk chair and this one is very comfortable

The back of the chair is 35” high, 23” deep back to front and the seat is 24” wide across the front

TJK287

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Arts and Crafts Swivel Desk Chair to the 1920s.

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SA1160692
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TJK287
Description
Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson

This Art Deco Walnut office chair has an attractive curving shaped back with a wide shaped top rail and comfortable arm rests, the seat is upholstered in red hide (which seems to be original) with brass studs

No study would be complete without a swivelling desk chair and this one is very comfortable

The back of the chair is 35” high, 23” deep back to front and the seat is 24” wide across the front

TJK287

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Arts and Crafts Swivel Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160692
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TJK287
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An Arts and Crafts wooden swivel desk chair with a spindle back, curved armrests, a studded leather seat, and a quadruped base with castors.
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Archive I An Arts and Crafts wooden swivel desk chair with a spindle back, curved armrests, a studded leather seat, and a quadruped base with castors.

Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson

Archive II An Arts and Crafts wooden swivel desk chair with a spindle back, curved armrests, a studded leather seat, and a quadruped base with castors. View II
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Archive V An Arts and Crafts wooden swivel desk chair with a spindle back, curved armrests, a studded leather seat, and a quadruped base with castors. View V
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An Arts and Crafts wooden swivel desk chair with a spindle back, curved armrests, a studded leather seat, and a quadruped base with castors.
Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson
Ref: SA1160692
An Arts and Crafts wooden swivel desk chair with a spindle back, curved armrests, a studded leather seat, and a quadruped base with castors.
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Iron, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Studded leather seat, Quadruped base, Castors
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This Arts and Crafts swivel desk or office chair originates from 1920, designed in an executive style associated with a gentleman's library. The piece is constructed from warm brown oak with a visible timber grain, iron and brass hardware, and red leather upholstery. It exhibits a curving shaped back with a wide shaped top rail, comfortable armrests, and a spindle back structure comprising multiple vertical spindles. The seat is upholstered in red hide fastened with a border of small brass studs, sitting above a quadruped base fitted with small castors on the feet. Practical dimensions are 89 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 59 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this chair is suited for placement at a partner's desk or study table in a home office or library workspace. The swivelling mechanism allows for mobility while seated at a desk surface. The combination of the timber frame, spindle back, and studded red leather cushion provides traditional seating for administrative work, reading, or computer tasks.

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Arts and Crafts office seating prioritises functional construction, honest joinery, and natural wood grain. Emerging in the late 19th century, these designs feature solid timbers, simple geometric spindle backs, and ergonomic curved armrests tailored for utility.

These chairs were primarily crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak or walnut, paired with heavy iron cast-swivel mechanisms. Seats were frequently upholstered in real leather and finished with decorative brass studs.

Authentic pieces feature cast iron swivel mechanisms often stamped with patent details or maker marks, hand-turned back spindles, and original metal castors. The timber typically displays genuine wear around the armrests and base legs.

An antique desk chair pairs effectively with both modern minimalist writing tables and traditional mahogany desks in a dedicated study. The warm timber tones and leather upholstery complement dark academia aesthetics and classic neutral colour schemes.

Clean the wooden frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year. Condition the leather seat periodically to prevent drying, and keep the iron swivel mechanism lightly oiled.
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