Bergere Swivel Chair in Oak C1900 1900 - 1920

Name: Bergere Swivel Chair in Oak C1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202440
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An Edwardian oak revolving desk chair featuring a curved top rail, a pierced lyre back splat, a shaped timber seat, and four splayed cabriole legs.

Bergere swivel chair in oak c1900

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ObjectDesk Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsLyre back splat, Splayed cabriole legs, Contoured wooden seat, Curved armrests

This Edwardian captain's desk chair originates from England around 1900. Fashioned from solid oak, the timber displays a rich dark brown polish with visible natural grain patterns across the components. The seating design incorporates a smoothly curved top rail flowing into rounded armrests, a pierced lyre back splat centrally positioned, and a solid wooden seat featuring an ergonomic contoured saddle shape. Four splayed cabriole legs support the revolving mechanism beneath the seat, terminating in simple curved feet. The piece stands at an approximate height of 85 cm, providing practical proportions for daily use. Perfect for a traditional gentleman's library, a home study, or positioned at a writing desk, this functional swivel seat integrates seamlessly into classic interiors while offering comfortable, movable seating for work or reading tasks.

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An Edwardian revolving desk chair is an ergonomic wooden seat produced around the turn of the 20th century, combining traditional cabinetmaking with integrated rotating iron mechanisms.

These chairs were primarily made from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, supported by cast iron swivel mechanisms and heavy central pivots.

Authentic examples display solid cast iron revolving fittings under the seat, period joinery, and natural patination across the timber arms and base from decades of contact.

Positioning an oak swivel chair alongside a streamlined modern desk creates contrast, introducing organic timber texture and historical interest to a contemporary office space.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish, and keep the iron swivel mechanism lightly lubricated.

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Bergere Swivel Chair in Oak C1900