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Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Swivel Desk Chair
For sale by The Old Cinema
for sale €1,346     $1,461
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Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Swivel Desk Chair

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

An antique oak swivel desk chair with a carved frame and rotating seat, combining functional design with decorative detailing. The shaped back rail is finished with a band of geometric carving beneath, centred by a pierced quatrefoil splat, while the arms extend forward in a continuous curve, supported by shaped brackets. The timber shows a warm, medium tone with visible grain throughout.

Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Gothic Revival Swivel Chair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1210086
Dealers Internal Reference
49194
Description
An antique oak swivel desk chair with a carved frame and rotating seat, combining functional design with decorative detailing.
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The shaped back rail is finished with a band of geometric carving beneath, centred by a pierced quatrefoil splat, while the arms extend forward in a continuous curve, supported by shaped brackets.
The Old Cinema

The timber shows a warm, medium tone with visible grain throughout.

Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Gothic Revival Swivel Chair to the Victorian era.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1210086
Dealers Internal Ref
49194
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A Victorian Gothic Revival oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved crest rail, pierced quatrefoil splat back, upholstered seat, and splayed legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A Victorian Gothic Revival oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved crest rail, pierced quatrefoil splat back, upholstered seat, and splayed legs on brass castors.

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Swivel Desk Chair

Archive II A Victorian Gothic Revival oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved crest rail, pierced quatrefoil splat back, upholstered seat, and splayed legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian Gothic Revival oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved crest rail, pierced quatrefoil splat back, upholstered seat, and splayed legs on brass castors. View III
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A Victorian Gothic Revival oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved crest rail, pierced quatrefoil splat back, upholstered seat, and splayed legs on brass castors.
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Swivel Desk Chair
Ref: SA1210086
A Victorian Gothic Revival oak swivel desk chair featuring a curved crest rail, pierced quatrefoil splat back, upholstered seat, and splayed legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced quatrefoil splat, Curved crest rail, Tooth carved detailing, Splayed legs on brass castors
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 65.5 cm (26 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This Victorian Gothic Revival desk chair stands in warm brown oak with a visible grain, complemented by brass castors and a patterned upholstered seat in tones of cream and brown. The form features a continuous curved crest rail with tooth-carved detailing, a vertical splat pierced with a quatrefoil motif, shaped arm supports, and splayed legs resting on metal wheels. Measuring 81 cm high, 65.5 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, it provides a rotating seat and a supportive backrest. Position this piece at a home writing desk, a library table, or a study workspace to bring period character and functional seating to an interior. The swivel mechanism allows for easy movement, while the compact footprint suits smaller studies or home offices.

FAQs

Gothic Revival furniture from the Victorian era is characterised by structural forms inspired by medieval architecture. Key decorative elements include pointed arches, tracery, carved quatrefoils, heraldic symbols, and heavy timber construction, primarily utilizing oak or walnut.

Victorian revolving chairs were constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Internal swivel mechanisms were fabricated from cast iron or steel, while castors were typically made of brass or porcelain, with seats upholstered in leather, horsehair, or woven wool.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-joined joinery such as mortise and tenon, and period-correct mechanical ironwork under the seat base. Wear patterns on brass castors and natural oxidisation on raw timber undersides also indicate age.

A Gothic Revival desk chair functions well as a focal point in a home office, library, or study. Pairing the structured oak silhouette with a minimalist desk or neutral colour scheme balances the architectural weight of the chair within modern living spaces.

Timber surfaces should be dusted with a soft cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax polish to protect the finish. Mechanical swivel components and brass castors require periodic lubrication with light machine oil to maintain smooth movement.
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