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Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)
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Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 June 2026 · Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Description

This is a fine quality antique English George V solid oak armless revolving small desk chair, with a newly upholstered green leather seat, circa 1920, which is in excellent condition.

Summary:

Item: Small Desk Chair

Circa: 1920

Period: George V

Provenance: England, UK

Wood: Solid oak

Height adjustable mechanism

Curved bar back

Elegant vertical fan back

Cleaned & French polished by hand

Newly upholstered

Green distressed leather & hand tacked brass stud seat

Splayed oak legs

Rotates 360 degrees (does not recline)

Adjustable height

New solid brass castors

Cleaned & serviced mechanism

Very comfortable

Lovely rich colour & patination

Excellent working condition

Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

14-day free UK returns policy

This particular office chair retains what could be an old depository painted label on the underside of the seat, which reads “P.A.C”.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English George V solid oak armless revolving small desk chair, with a newly upholstered green leather seat, circa 1920, which is in excellent condition. Oak was a popular timber of choice for utility office chairs, owing to the natural strength of grain in functional furniture. The small desk chair seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full grain dark green distressed leather, which is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The adjustable height mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and restored. There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair. The legs are fitted with new solid brass castors; therefore, they are in excellent condition. The English antique desk chair boasts a golden-brown colour, having been cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop. This desk chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free UK “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Office Chair to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
43.5cm (17.13")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1206735
Dealers Internal Reference
118035
Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description
This is a fine quality antique English George V solid oak armless revolving small desk chair, with a newly upholstered green leather seat, circa 1920, which is in excellent condition.

Summary:

Item: Small Desk Chair

fig 1. An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 1. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

Circa: 1920

Period: George V

Provenance: England, UK

Wood: Solid oak

Height adjustable mechanism

Curved bar back

Elegant vertical fan back

Cleaned & French polished by hand

Newly upholstered

Green distressed leather & hand tacked brass stud seat

fig 2. An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 2. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

Splayed oak legs

Rotates 360 degrees (does not recline)

Adjustable height

New solid brass castors

Cleaned & serviced mechanism

Very comfortable

Lovely rich colour & patination

Excellent working condition

Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

fig 3. An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 3. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

14-day free UK returns policy

“
This particular office chair retains what could be an old depository painted label on the underside of the seat, which reads “P.
Yolanda Gray Antiques

A.C”.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English George V solid oak armless revolving small desk chair, with a newly upholstered green leather seat, circa 1920, which is in excellent condition. Oak was a popular timber of choice for utility office chairs, owing to the natural strength of grain in functional furniture. The small desk chair seat has been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full grain dark green distressed leather, which is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The adjustable height mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and restored. There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair. The legs are fitted with new solid brass castors; therefore, they are in excellent condition. The English antique desk chair boasts a golden-brown colour, having been cleaned and French polished by hand, to a professional standard, in our workshop. This desk chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

fig 4. An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 4. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A 14-day free UK “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

fig 5. An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors.
fig 5. Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Office Chair to the 1920s.

Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
43.5cm (17.13")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206735
Dealers Internal Ref
118035
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. SOLD24 JUN 26

Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)

Archive II An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View II
Archive III An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View III
Archive IV An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View IV
Archive V An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View V
Archive VI An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View IX
Archive X An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View X
Archive XI An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View XI
Archive XII An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View XIV
Archive XV An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors. View XV
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Location
Unit 4
Organsdale Farm
Kelsall
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/yg
Verified Since Aug 2010
Items For Sale 110
Items Sold 2,094
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Location: Unit 4, Organsdale Farm, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0SR, United Kingdom
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An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors.
Antique English George V Oak & Green Leather Revolving Armless Small Office Desk Side Chair (Circa 1920)
Ref: SA1206735
An antique oak swivel office chair featuring a green leather upholstered seat pad, spindle backrest, and four splayed legs fitted with brass castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOffice Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Cast Iron, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Swivel mechanism, Studded leather upholstery, Splayed castor legs
  • SizeH 98.5 cm (39 in) x W 43.5 cm (17 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

George V era office seating typically combines functional engineering with traditional craftsmanship, often featuring robust timbers like oak and ergonomic swivel mechanisms suited for administrative environments of the early twentieth century.

These chairs were predominantly built using solid oak frames, cast iron mechanical swivels, brass castors, and upholstered seat pads finished in hand-dyed leather secured with stud detailing.

Authenticity is identified through original mechanical components such as threaded iron spindles, patinated brass castors, traditional joinery techniques, and genuine wear patterns consistent with age on the timber and leather.

Pairing this piece with a minimalist modern desk creates a striking contrast that highlights the architectural grain of the oak and the rich tone of the leather, blending historical character with modern functionality.

Maintain the timber using microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain, and treat the leather periodically with a neutral leather balm to prevent cracking while avoiding direct sunlight and excessive moisture.
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