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English Bobbin Open Armchair with Cane Seat and Cushion
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English Bobbin Open Armchair with Cane Seat and Cushion

19th century
Description

Authentic 19th-century bobbin armchair with distinctive turned bobbin detailing throughout.

Cane-woven seat in perfect condition and newly upholstered arm pads and seat cushion in Wemyss Luxor Velvet – Silver Ash.

With smooth-rolling original brass castors, solid hardwood frame displaying rich aged patina, this armchair is both a functional and decorative piece - ideal for a reading corner, bedroom, or as a standout feature in a living space. A fine blend of antique character and contemporary comfort.

English, 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

The Antiques Hound has dated this Antique Oak Bobbin Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1183311
Description
Authentic 19th-century bobbin armchair with distinctive turned bobbin detailing throughout.
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Cane-woven seat in perfect condition and newly upholstered arm pads and seat cushion in Wemyss Luxor Velvet – Silver Ash.
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fig 1. An antique dark oak open armchair featuring detailed bobbin-turned legs, arms, and backrest uprights with grey velvet upholstered arm cushions and seat.
fig 1. English Bobbin Open Armchair with Cane Seat and Cushion

With smooth-rolling original brass castors, solid hardwood frame displaying rich aged patina, this armchair is both a functional and decorative piece - ideal for a reading corner, bedroom, or as a standout feature in a living space. A fine blend of antique character and contemporary comfort.

English, 19th century.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Antique Oak Bobbin Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1183311
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Archive I An antique dark oak open armchair featuring detailed bobbin-turned legs, arms, and backrest uprights with grey velvet upholstered arm cushions and seat.

English Bobbin Open Armchair with Cane Seat and Cushion

Archive II An antique dark oak open armchair featuring detailed bobbin-turned legs, arms, and backrest uprights with grey velvet upholstered arm cushions and seat. View II
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An antique dark oak open armchair featuring detailed bobbin-turned legs, arms, and backrest uprights with grey velvet upholstered arm cushions and seat.
English Bobbin Open Armchair with Cane Seat and Cushion
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An antique dark oak open armchair featuring detailed bobbin-turned legs, arms, and backrest uprights with grey velvet upholstered arm cushions and seat.
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A bobbin turned armchair features decorative wooden legs, arms, and back uprights created on a lathe to resemble a series of spools or bobbins stacked together. Popularised in the 17th century and revived during the Victorian era, this style is characteristic of traditional English furniture design.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or beech, often featuring woven cane or rushed seats. Additional elements frequently include padded upholstered armrests, drop-in cushions, and brass castors attached to the front feet.

Authentic period pieces feature subtle irregularities in the turned wood from hand-lathe work, original mortise and tenon joinery, and natural wear patterns on the armrests and feet. Later reproductions typically display uniform, machine-turned spools and modern hardware.

A bobbin armchair serves as an effective accent piece when placed in a living room corner, study, or bedroom. Pairing dark turned timber with contemporary upholstery fabrics creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern interior aesthetics.

Clean the woodwork using a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain to maintain the finish. Velvet cushions should be vacuumed gently using a soft brush attachment and kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.
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