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

19th century
Description

This is an antique Old Saxon armchair. An English, oak Turner's chair or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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

Presenting a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Superb oak stocks present excellent grain interest and wisps of medullary rays

Splendid caramel hues accentuate the chair throughout

Fascinating form, with an eye-catching triangular motif and robust stocks

Profusely engraved back rest, the pattern repeated upon the reverse

Dramatic angled bobbin turned arms meet broad hand rests

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

This is a delightful antique Old Saxon 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: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Height: 86.5cm (34'')

Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
64.5cm (25.39")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1200272
Dealers Internal Reference
25878
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Description
This is an antique Old Saxon armchair. An English, oak Turner's chair or elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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

Presenting a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. A Victorian carved oak turners armchair featuring a triangular seat, turned wooden spindles, and a carved geometric backrest.
fig 1. Antique Old Saxon Armchair, English, Oak, Turner's Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Superb oak stocks present excellent grain interest and wisps of medullary rays

Splendid caramel hues accentuate the chair throughout

Fascinating form, with an eye-catching triangular motif and robust stocks

fig 2. A Victorian carved oak turners armchair featuring a triangular seat, turned wooden spindles, and a carved geometric backrest.
fig 2. Antique Old Saxon Armchair, English, Oak, Turner's Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Profusely engraved back rest, the pattern repeated upon the reverse

Dramatic angled bobbin turned arms meet broad hand rests

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

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This is a delightful antique Old Saxon 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: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Height: 86.5cm (34'')

Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
64.5cm (25.39")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1200272
Dealers Internal Ref
25878
London Fine Antiques
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A Victorian carved oak turners armchair featuring a triangular seat, turned wooden spindles, and a carved geometric backrest.
Antique Old Saxon Armchair, English, Oak, Turner's Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian
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A turners chair, also known as a thrown chair, is a traditional form of seating made entirely from turned wooden components, historically produced by turners using a lathe. Popular from the medieval period through the 17th century, these chairs featured triangular seats and elaborate spindle work, later revived during the Victorian era.

These chairs were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, ash, or elm, joined together using mortise and tenon joinery without metal fasteners. The individual spindles and support posts were turned on a wood lathe before assembly.

Authentic examples feature heavy turned spindles, triangular solid wood seats, and evidence of hand-carved details or lathe marks. Victorian revival pieces often display precise joinery, deep rich patination, and ornate geometric carvings on the crest rail.

A turned oak armchair functions well as a singular accent piece in a hallway, reading nook, or study. Pairing the sculptural silhouette of dark oak against neutral walls or contemporary textiles creates a balanced contrast.

Keep oak furniture away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent wood shrinkage or splitting. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the timbers natural patina.
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