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Late 19th Century Oak Swivel Desk Chair
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Late 19th Century Oak Swivel Desk Chair

19th century
Sold 12 November 2025 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

Late 19th Century Oak Swivel Desk Chair

with great colour & patina

shaped back slats & legs on brass & china castors.

20’’w x 32’’h x 18’’d

50cm w x 81 cm h x 46cm

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Late Victorian Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1167872
Dealers Internal Reference
6377
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
Late 19th Century Oak Swivel Desk Chair

with great colour & patina

shaped back slats & legs on brass & china castors.

20’’w x 32’’h x 18’’d

50cm w x 81 cm h x 46cm

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Late Victorian Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 19th Century.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167872
Dealers Internal Ref
6377
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 19th Century Oak Swivel Desk Chair

Archive II An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors. View II
Archive III An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors. View III
Archive IV An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors. View IV
Archive V An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors. View V
Archive VI An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors. View VI
Archive VII An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors. View VIII
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors.
Late 19th Century Oak Swivel Desk Chair
Ref: SA1167872
An antique late 19th-century oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved wooden backrest, pierced splats, a contoured wooden seat, and a four-legged base with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Cast Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved top rail, Pierced splats, Contoured wooden seat, Splayed legs with castors
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

A Victorian swivel desk chair is a type of seating developed during the late 19th century, featuring a revolving mechanism and a curved backrest designed for functionality in offices and studies.

These chairs are predominantly constructed from solid oak, often featuring bentwood components, carved splats, and a cast-iron swivel and caster mechanism beneath the seat.

Authentic period pieces display traditional joinery such as dovetails or dowels, hand-carved details, genuine patina on the timber, and heavy cast-iron mechanical hardware consistent with late 19th-century manufacturing methods.

Pairing the chair with a contemporary minimalist desk creates a striking contrast, highlighting the warm wood tones and historical craftsmanship within a modern workspace.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying periodic coats of high-quality beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the original finish from drying out.
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