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Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Elmgarden
for sale €527     $572
£450
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Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair

This is a an attractive piece, it is made in Oak, the back of the chair curves around and the arm rests curve down from there, it is supported by 8 crisply turned spindles. The chair seat is made in pierced plywood and in good used condition.

The back of the chair is 30” high and it is 23” across 18” deep and the seat height is 17”

TAW77

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Oak Smokers Bow Chair to the 1910s.

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SA1161379
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TAW77
Description
Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
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This is a an attractive piece, it is made in Oak, the back of the chair curves around and the arm rests curve down from there, it is supported by 8 crisply turned spindles.
Elmgarden

The chair seat is made in pierced plywood and in good used condition.

The back of the chair is 30” high and it is 23” across 18” deep and the seat height is 17”

TAW77

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Oak Smokers Bow Chair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1161379
Dealers Internal Ref
TAW77
Elmgarden
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An antique oak smokers bow armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved top crest rail with a cut-out handle, and a perforated wooden seat panel.
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An antique oak smokers bow armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved top crest rail with a cut-out handle, and a perforated wooden seat panel.
Oak Smokers Bow Office or Desk Chair
Ref: SA1161379
An antique oak smokers bow armchair featuring turned spindles, a curved top crest rail with a cut-out handle, and a perforated wooden seat panel.
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A smokers bow chair is a low-backed, heavy-duty wooden armchair that features a rounded continuous crest rail supported by turned spindles. Popularised in 19th-century Britain, these chairs were widely utilised in offices, smoking rooms, libraries, and public houses.

These chairs were typically constructed from hard woods such as oak, ash, elm, or beech. The construction relies on traditional joinery techniques, turned wooden spindles, and solid or perforated timber seat panels.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindles, mortise and tenon joints, evidence of aged timber patination, and natural wear along the armrests and stretchers. Marks from original cabinetmakers or stamped inventory numbers may also be visible on the underside of the seat.

A smokers bow chair functions effectively as an accent seat paired with a contemporary writing desk or placed in an entryway. The warm timber tones contrast well with neutral wall palettes, modern textiles, and minimalist metal accents.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent splitting or joint movement.
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