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Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian
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Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique turner's armchair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Strikingly distinctive form in the manner of the 'Old Saxon' chair

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays

The chair presented in a warm caramel hue throughout

Superb shape, with the triangular motif and impressively thick stocks

Profusely engraved back rest, the pattern repeated upon the reverse

Dramatic angled bobbin turned arms meet pleasingly thick supports

Legs united with turned stretchers and adjoined with a pair of front rails

This is a delightful antique turner's armchair, with a pleasingly distinctive appearance redolent of the original 17th century example. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Max Height: 85cm (33.5'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1195677
Dealers Internal Reference
25887
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Description
This is an antique turner's armchair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Strikingly distinctive form in the manner of the 'Old Saxon' chair

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. A dark oak three-legged turned chair featuring a triangular seat, spindle armrests, and geometric carved patterns on the backrest.
fig 1. Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Quality oak stocks present fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays

The chair presented in a warm caramel hue throughout

Superb shape, with the triangular motif and impressively thick stocks

Profusely engraved back rest, the pattern repeated upon the reverse

fig 2. A dark oak three-legged turned chair featuring a triangular seat, spindle armrests, and geometric carved patterns on the backrest.
fig 2. Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Dramatic angled bobbin turned arms meet pleasingly thick supports

Legs united with turned stretchers and adjoined with a pair of front rails

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This is a delightful antique turner's armchair, with a pleasingly distinctive appearance redolent of the original 17th century example.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Max Height: 85cm (33.5'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Seat Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1195677
Dealers Internal Ref
25887
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A dark oak three-legged turned chair featuring a triangular seat, spindle armrests, and geometric carved patterns on the backrest.

Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

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A dark oak three-legged turned chair featuring a triangular seat, spindle armrests, and geometric carved patterns on the backrest.
Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian
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A Turners chair, also known as a Saxon chair or turned chair, is a traditional form of seating made predominantly from lathe-turned wooden components. Characterised by a triangular seat, three legs, and heavy spindle turnings, these chairs originated in the medieval period and saw notable revivals during the Victorian era.

These chairs were made by turners who shaped green or seasoned timber on a lathe to create cylindrical posts, spindles, and stretchers. The components were then fitted together using socket-and-tenon joinery, creating a rigid structure without needing complex mortise-and-tenon joints.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindle variations, natural patination in lower recesses, turned joinery sockets, and geometric incised carvings on the backrest panel. Wear patterns typically appear on the front stretchers and armrests where hands and feet naturally rested.

A turned oak chair works well as a sculptural accent piece in a hallway, library, or living room corner. Pairing its detailed geometric silhouette with minimalist decor or neutral textiles highlights its historic craftsmanship.

Oak furniture should be kept away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber movement or cracking. Dusting with a soft cloth and occasional applications of natural beeswax maintain the timber patina and protect carved surface details.
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