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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 John Starkey 'Warwick' style elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895. A fascinating example inspired by the celebrated ‘Old Saxon’ form, offering great presence and distinctive craftsmanship.

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select oak stocks present appealing grain interest and warm caramel hues

Crafted in the John Starkey Warwick style, echoing early vernacular forms

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

Striking geometric and naive foliate engravings enhance the back rest

Bobbin turned arms meeting substantial knuckle terminus

Standing upon turned legs, united with shaped stretchers for added strength

A pair of front rails adding stability and visual interest to the base

A superb antique turner’s chair with excellent period charm, being ideal for collectors of revival furniture or as a characterful accent piece. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')

Max Height: 86.5cm (34'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Seat Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
65cm (25.59")
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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SA1205868
Dealers Internal Reference
25886
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Description
This is an antique turner’s armchair.
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An English, oak John Starkey 'Warwick' style elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895.
London Fine Antiques

A fascinating example inspired by the celebrated ‘Old Saxon’ form, offering great presence and distinctive craftsmanship.

fig 1. An antique turned oak armchair featuring a triangular seat, carved crest backboard, and ring-turned wooden posts.
fig 1. Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select oak stocks present appealing grain interest and warm caramel hues

Crafted in the John Starkey Warwick style, echoing early vernacular forms

fig 2. An antique turned oak armchair featuring a triangular seat, carved crest backboard, and ring-turned wooden posts.
fig 2. Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

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

Striking geometric and naive foliate engravings enhance the back rest

Bobbin turned arms meeting substantial knuckle terminus

fig 3. An antique turned oak armchair featuring a triangular seat, carved crest backboard, and ring-turned wooden posts.
fig 3. Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Standing upon turned legs, united with shaped stretchers for added strength

A pair of front rails adding stability and visual interest to the base

A superb antique turner’s chair with excellent period charm, being ideal for collectors of revival furniture or as a characterful accent piece. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')

Max Height: 86.5cm (34'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Seat Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1205868
Dealers Internal Ref
25886
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique turned oak armchair featuring a triangular seat, carved crest backboard, and ring-turned wooden posts.
Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian
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A Turners chair, also known as a thrown chair, is a traditional style of seating constructed entirely from wooden components shaped on a lathe. Originating in medieval Europe and revived during the Victorian era, these chairs feature distinct triangular seats and heavy turned timber posts.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from solid native hardwoods such as oak, ash, or elm. The individual spindles, legs, and stretchers were turned using a wood lathe before being fitted together with traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Look for hand-turned ring or bobbin detailing on the posts and arms, along with a thick triangular plank seat. Authentic period examples often display hand-carved decorative cresting, pegged joints, and historic wear or patination across the turned surfaces.

Position the chair as a standalone accent piece in a hallway, reading nook, or study to highlight its geometric silhouette. Pairing dark oak patination with contemporary neutral backdrops creates an effective visual contrast.

Keep the timber nourished by regularly applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain, avoiding modern aerosol sprays. Position the chair away from direct heat sources and radiator units to prevent shrinkage, cracking, or joint loosening.
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