Antique Revolving Desk Chair 19th Century

Name: Revolving Desk Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1162479
Price: 675 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesk Chairs
Period19th century
StyleEdwardian
MaterialHardwood, Cast Iron
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSpindle back, Contoured saddle seat, Swivel mechanism, Castors
SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This revolving desk chair originates from the Edwardian period in a gentleman's library style. The item consists of dark brown hardwood with a polished dark timber finish, featuring a spindle backrest with multiple vertical spindles, a shaped top rail, and a curved wooden armrest structure supported by turned vertical spindles. Additional visual details include a contoured saddle seat, four splayed legs with cabriole-style curves terminating in small castors, and minor surface wear marks visible across the seat top. The physical proportions measure 89 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Such a chair functions well in a home office, a study workspace, a hallway, or a kitchen setting as an adjustable seating option.

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Emerging in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, revolving desk chairs feature a central screw or iron swivel mechanism allowing 360-degree rotation, traditionally designed for library or office use.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, walnut, or beech, often incorporating cast iron swivel mechanisms and brass castors.

Authentic examples display cast iron tilt or swivel mechanisms stamped with maker patents, traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, and natural wear patterns on the wooden seat and armrests.

Pair the chair with a minimalist modern desk or a traditional writing bureau, balancing the dark wood tones with neutral surrounding textiles and focused lighting.

Preserve the wood finish by applying a quality beeswax polish periodically, and keep the mechanical metal swivel mechanism lightly oiled and free of dust.

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