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Pair of Bobbin Armchairs
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for sale €2,574     $2,794
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Pair of Bobbin Armchairs

19th century
Description

A lovely pair of mahogany bobbin armchairs

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated these Antique Bobbin Turned Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1211555
Description
A lovely pair of mahogany bobbin armchairs
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated these Antique Bobbin Turned Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1211555
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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A pair of Victorian low-backed bobbin turned chairs with calico upholstered seats and brass castors.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian low-backed bobbin turned chairs with calico upholstered seats and brass castors.

Pair of Bobbin Armchairs

Archive II A pair of Victorian low-backed bobbin turned chairs with calico upholstered seats and brass castors. View II
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
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Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 43
Items Sold 165
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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Location: Nassington Road, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5EH, United Kingdom
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A pair of Victorian low-backed bobbin turned chairs with calico upholstered seats and brass castors.
Pair of bobbin armchairs
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A pair of Victorian low-backed bobbin turned chairs with calico upholstered seats and brass castors.
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  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Cotton Calico
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBobbin turning, Brass castors, Spindle backrest
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This pair of Victorian armchairs dates from the nineteenth century in the English Country House style, formed from dark brown oak with brass castors and cotton calico upholstery. Each chair has a spindle backrest and bobbin turning across the frame, standing on turned legs mounted with small brass wheels. The low-backed seating shows frayed, uncovered edges of pale fabric on the seat cushions and exposed dark timber beneath. They measure 86 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 64 cm deep. Suitable for everyday use as low seating in a living room, study, or bedroom, these chairs bring period character to a traditional or eclectic interior. They provide comfortable low lounging positions beside a fireplace or reading corner while adding historic texture through their turned woodwork and exposed upholstery edges.

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Bobbin turning, also known as spool turning, originated in the 17th century and experienced a major resurgence during the 19th century Victorian era. The technique involves lathe-turning wood to form a series of repeating spherical or cylindrical beads resembling thread spools.

19th-century bobbin chairs were typically crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, beech, or mahogany. The padded seats were constructed using webbed foundations, horsehair filling, and fitted brass castors on the front legs.

Authentic period pieces feature minor irregularities in the turned bobbins resulting from hand-lathe operation rather than modern automated manufacturing. Original brass castors, traditional joinery, and natural age-related patina on contact points further verify age.

Bobbin chairs function as structural accent seating in living rooms, bedrooms, or alcoves. Re-upholstering the drop-in or fixed seats in contemporary linen, wool, or graphic patterns integrates historical woodwork with modern decor.

Dust turned wood profiles regularly using a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish biannually to maintain timber moisture. Keep the frames away from direct heat sources and prolonged direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage.
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