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Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk Chair
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €1,931     $2,096
£1,650

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Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely quality early 20th Century mahogany swivel desk chair, having a shaped high back and cushioned seat upholstered in a light green leather with brass stud decoration, mahogany arm supports with crisp carved decoration, supported on a mahogany column with four splay legs terminating on brass cap and castors. Circa 1920.

24" x 22 1/2" x 41" high

61cms x 57cms x 104cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182305
Dealers Internal Reference
3765
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A lovely quality early 20th Century mahogany swivel desk chair, having a shaped high back and cushioned seat upholstered in a light green leather with brass stud decoration, mahogany arm supports with crisp carved decoration, supported on a mahogany column with four splay legs terminating on brass cap and castors. Circa 1920.

24" x 22 1/2" x 41" high

61cms x 57cms x 104cms high

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182305
Dealers Internal Ref
3765
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
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An early 20th century revolving desk chair featuring olive green leather upholstery with brass studding trim and carved mahogany armrests on a four-star base.
Early 20th Century mahogany desk chair
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Early 20th century desk chairs frequently combined traditional cabinetry techniques with integrated revolving mechanisms. Craftsmanship usually featured solid mahogany frames, hand-carved detailing, and leather upholstery influenced by Georgian and Victorian executive seating.

These chairs typically feature dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, paired with brass studding trim and deeply dyed leather upholstery. The functional bases incorporate cast-iron swivel mechanisms and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic examples display original cast-iron mechanisms beneath the seat, brass castors, and hand-carved scrollwork or floral motifs along the arm supports. Frame joints show traditional joinery, and natural age-related wear is visible on original leather surfaces.

Pairing a mahogany and leather swivel chair with a streamlined contemporary desk creates an appealing visual balance. It can also serve as an anchor piece within a dedicated home library or study alongside traditional timber bookcases.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent leather cracking and timber bleaching. Apply a specialized leather conditioner periodically, and polish the mahogany frame using high-grade beeswax.
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