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Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
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Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

A fascinating example in the John Starkey Warwick style, offering superb form, characterful stocks and sculptural appeal.

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest with deep caramel hues

Distinctive in the manner of the ‘Old Saxon’ chair, rich with historical influence

Displays a desirable aged patina and remains in good order throughout

Superb triangular motif to the form, crafted from impressively thick stocks

Striking geometric engravings adorn the back rest, with cupped carvings to the edge

Bobbin turned arms meeting robust supports of approximately 2.75" diameter

Standing upon substantial turned legs, united with rolled stretcher rails

Front rails arranged in a pair, adding further stability and decorative interest

This is a striking and unusual turner’s chair with excellent period presence, ideal for collectors of Victorian revival furniture or distinctive interior settings. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')

Max Height: 87cm (34.25'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Seat Height: 44cm (17.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Turners Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185416
Dealers Internal Reference
25801
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Description
This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
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A fascinating example in the John Starkey Warwick style, offering superb form, characterful stocks and sculptural appeal.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A dark oak three-legged turners chair featuring lathe-turned ringed spindles, a carved geometric crest rail, and a triangular seat.
fig 1. Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest with deep caramel hues

Distinctive in the manner of the ‘Old Saxon’ chair, rich with historical influence

Displays a desirable aged patina and remains in good order throughout

fig 2. A dark oak three-legged turners chair featuring lathe-turned ringed spindles, a carved geometric crest rail, and a triangular seat.
fig 2. Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900

Superb triangular motif to the form, crafted from impressively thick stocks

Striking geometric engravings adorn the back rest, with cupped carvings to the edge

Bobbin turned arms meeting robust supports of approximately 2.75" diameter

fig 3. A dark oak three-legged turners chair featuring lathe-turned ringed spindles, a carved geometric crest rail, and a triangular seat.
fig 3. Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900

Standing upon substantial turned legs, united with rolled stretcher rails

Front rails arranged in a pair, adding further stability and decorative interest

This is a striking and unusual turner’s chair with excellent period presence, ideal for collectors of Victorian revival furniture or distinctive interior settings. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')

Max Height: 87cm (34.25'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Seat Height: 44cm (17.25'')

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Turners Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185416
Dealers Internal Ref
25801
London Fine Antiques
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A dark oak three-legged turners chair featuring lathe-turned ringed spindles, a carved geometric crest rail, and a triangular seat.
Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
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A Turners chair, or thrown chair, is a traditional seating design made entirely from lathe-turned wooden spindles joined to form a three-legged triangular frame. Originating in the medieval period, the style experienced significant revivals in the nineteenth century.

These chairs are crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak or ash, using mortise and tenon joinery to connect complex turned spindles, a flat triangular seat, and a raised crest rail.

Authentic period examples demonstrate subtle variations from hand-lathe turning, pegged joinery, natural shrinkage across timber grain, and genuine surface patination around wear points such as armrests and foot rails.

A Turners chair functions as an architectural accent piece, suited for placement in a hallway corner, study alcove, or alongside minimalist contemporary furnishings to highlight its geometric silhouette.

Keep the timber clean by dusting with a soft dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to feed the wood and protect the original wax patina.
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