Antique Oak Bobbin Armchair 19th Century

Name: English Bobbin Open Armchair with Cane Seat and Cushion
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1183311
Price: 1500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialOak, Velvet, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBobbin turning, Spool spindles, Carved roundels, Front brass castors
SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

This 19th-century English country armchair is constructed from solid dark brown oak with a rich aged patina, complemented by silver-ash grey velvet upholstery on the seat cushion and arm pads. The frame displays extensive bobbin turning along the legs, arms, and backrest uprights, accompanied by carved circular roundels on the front corners and smooth-rolling original brass castors attached to the feet. Measuring 91 cm high by 60 cm wide and 67 cm deep, this seating piece works well in a traditional living space, bedroom, or quiet reading corner. Its functional design combines traditional turned wood elements with modern upholstered comfort for daily use in the home.

FAQs

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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English Bobbin Open Armchair with Cane Seat and Cushion