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Scottish Vernacular Bobbin Rocking Chair
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Scottish Vernacular Bobbin Rocking Chair

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A good quality Scottish bobbin rocking chair, made around 1850 mostly from fruitwood. A well designed armchair decorated with bobbin turnings to the back, sides ad legs. Good to find such a Scottish country chair, seating height of 46cm, the chair has been through our workshop, all waxed and in strong and firm condition, with a lovely old colour, very comfortable.

UK Mainland delivery quote £70

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Bobbin Rocking Chair to the 1850s.

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SA1180436
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A good quality Scottish bobbin rocking chair, made around 1850 mostly from fruitwood. A well designed armchair decorated with bobbin turnings to the back, sides ad legs.
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Good to find such a Scottish country chair, seating height of 46cm, the chair has been through our workshop, all waxed and in strong and firm condition, with a lovely old colour, very comfortable.
Millers Antiques

UK Mainland delivery quote £70

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Bobbin Rocking Chair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180436
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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An antique warm brown wooden rocking chair featuring intricate bobbin-turned spindles along the backrest, armrests, legs, and stretchers.
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Archive I An antique warm brown wooden rocking chair featuring intricate bobbin-turned spindles along the backrest, armrests, legs, and stretchers.

Scottish Vernacular Bobbin Rocking Chair

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Archive VI An antique warm brown wooden rocking chair featuring intricate bobbin-turned spindles along the backrest, armrests, legs, and stretchers. View VI
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Archive X An antique warm brown wooden rocking chair featuring intricate bobbin-turned spindles along the backrest, armrests, legs, and stretchers. View X
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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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An antique warm brown wooden rocking chair featuring intricate bobbin-turned spindles along the backrest, armrests, legs, and stretchers.
Scottish Vernacular Bobbin Rocking Chair
Ref: SA1180436
An antique warm brown wooden rocking chair featuring intricate bobbin-turned spindles along the backrest, armrests, legs, and stretchers.
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  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScottish Vernacular
  • MaterialWood, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBobbin turned spindles, Curved wood rockers, Shaped timber seat, Curved crest rail
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This Scottish vernacular rocking chair dates from 1850. Crafted primarily from fruitwood, the piece has a warm brown colour and a waxed finish. The armchair displays extensive bobbin-turned spindles along the tall backrest, the side armrests, the legs, and the lower stretcher bars. A gently curved crest rail surmounts the back, above a shaped timber seat and curved wooden rockers. The sturdy construction rests on spool-turned legs connected by cross-stretchers, exhibiting a rich patination acquired through age and workshop care. The chair measures 103 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, with a seating height of 46 cm. Ideal for residential interiors, the seating functions effectively beside a fireplace in a living room, in a traditional study, or as a reading chair in a bedroom, bringing a distinct Scottish country aesthetic to the space.

FAQs

Scottish vernacular furniture refers to traditional regional seating and cabinetry crafted by local artisans using native timbers and established hand-construction techniques. Bobbin turning, characterised by repeated spool-like spherical mouldings along wooden components, became a prominent decorative feature during the nineteenth century.

These chairs were traditionally crafted from regional hardwoods such as oak, beech, birch, or ash. The bobbins were turned on a wood lathe, and individual frame components were joined using mortise and tenon joints to withstand the movement of rocking.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display slight variations in lathe turning depth due to handcrafting, along with original wear on the rocker runners and seat edge. Look for natural patination in crevices and traditional mortise joinery without modern screws or machine staples.

Position the rocking chair near a fireplace or reading nook to act as an accent piece. Soften the timber frame with a sheepskin throw or textured linen cushion to contrast the sculpted wood turnings within contemporary or rustic spaces.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth to prevent build-up in turned bobbin grooves. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers finish, and keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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