Sold: Edwardian Oak and Beech Desk Chair with Tan Hide Seat

Name: Edwardian Oak and Beech Desk Chair with Tan Hide Seat
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1204952
Price: 325 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectDesk Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialOak, Beech, Leather, Brass
ColourWarm Brown, Tan
MotifsSpindle backrest, turned legs, brass studding, cut-out crest handle
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Edwardian desk chair is constructed from oak and beech with a warm brown finish. It belongs to the Cotswold style, displaying a hooped backrest with a cut-out handle in the crest rail, slender turned spindles supporting the wrap-around arms, and a series of matching turned supports beneath the seat and in the structural stretchers. The seat is traditionally upholstered in a light tan hide fastened along the perimeter with exposed brass studs, and the upright legs terminate in simple turned feet. The chair measures 79 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm, making it a practical seating option for a home office, a gentleman's library, or a study desk.

FAQs

Edwardian desk chairs, produced between 1901 and 1910, typically feature turned spindles, curved crest rails, and lighter proportions than earlier Victorian designs. They frequently incorporate influences from traditional country tub chairs and captains seating.

Makers predominantly utilised solid hardwoods such as oak, beech, and walnut, paired with natural hide leather upholstery. Components were joined using mortise and tenon construction, with steam-bent timber forming the curved armbows.

Authentic pieces feature turned stretchers, steam-bent armbows, and original cut-out handles in the crest rail. Look for period-appropriate joinery, natural age patina on the timber, and individual brass studs securing the leather seat.

Position the chair alongside a contemporary writing desk or within a study nook to create visual contrast. The warm tones of aged oak and tan leather complement modern neutral walls, brass lighting, and minimalist furniture.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to maintain the wood finish. Treat the leather seat with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking over time.

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Edwardian Oak and Beech Desk Chair with Tan Hide Seat

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