We have a good looking English oak desk chair C1910, very likely by Cookes of Finsbury - “Cooke’s of Finsbury was a London-based manufacturer established in 1885, renowned for high-quality Edwardian and Art Deco office furniture, particularly in English oak and walnut.”

Sitting in a highly desirable original condition we have a good looking oak frame with pleasing on the eye shaped arms, double stretcher, deep back rail and slatted back. Our workshop has carefully lifted the original grain Rexine seat, replaced the tired webbing with new webbing and carefully refitted the Rexine with the original brass aged studs. If you wish for a new leather seat our upholsterer would be happy to oblige at a cost of £80 plus VAT plus leather - we do have some colours in stock.

The seat sits well after a light beeswax and is ready for placing.

A lovely original English oak desk chair C1910.

Dimensions

Overall: Height 85cm x Width 57.5cm x Depth 56cm

Seat: Height 46cm x Width 46cm Between the Arms x Depth 43cm

Declaration

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Edwardian Oak Desk Chair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1211728

Dealers Notes

When purchasing from us we include delivery in the purchase price which is based on a one person delivery for England and Wales. Please call or email for quotes to Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Isles and for World-wide shipping

Billy Hunt and Co is located on a large Victorian farm just a short country drive from the Rangemore village, a designated conservation area, which was built by Michael Thomas Bass in the 1850s to house the Bass Rangemore Estate workers consisting mainly of Victorian redbrick cottages and the occasional barn.

Our home is a classic Victorian designed and well equipped late 19th century 2 story red brick built barn of some 4000 sq feet nestled in classic English countryside, which enjoyed a careful full renovation in 2000. The estate still benefits being managed in the traditional manner with an Estate Manger, estate carpenter, gardeners etc. A rather delightful place to have as our work space.

Martina, there is no Billy at Billy hunt, has led the team since 2103 and is an interior designer qualified from The Inchbald School of Design London whose previous working life included such clients as Vertu, Aston Martin and Johnnie Walker to name a few.

Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions on the pieces that may interest you - Many thanks Martina

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Sitting in a highly desirable original condition we have a good looking oak frame with pleasing on the eye shaped arms, double stretcher, deep back rail and slatted back.

Billy Hunt & Co.

Our workshop has carefully lifted the original grain Rexine seat, replaced the tired webbing with new webbing and carefully refitted the Rexine with the original brass aged studs. If you wish for a new leather seat our upholsterer would be happy to oblige at a cost of £80 plus VAT plus leather - we do have some colours in stock.

fig 1. An Edwardian dark oak desk chair featuring a vertical slat backrest, curved armrests, and a studded leather seat. — fig 1. Lovely Antique Oak Desk Chair C1910

The seat sits well after a light beeswax and is ready for placing.

A lovely original English oak desk chair C1910.

Dimensions

Overall: Height 85cm x Width 57.5cm x Depth 56cm

Seat: Height 46cm x Width 46cm Between the Arms x Depth 43cm

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Edwardian Oak Desk Chair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1211728

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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

We always endeavor to offer a careful selection of chosen pieces from the british isles ranging from 1800 to 1970

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Produced during the early 20th century, Edwardian desk chairs combined traditional craftsmanship with streamlined, functional forms. Constructed primarily from solid oak, these armchairs feature contoured backs, curved armrests, and sturdy bases designed for commercial or home office utility.

These chairs were constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, joined using mortise and tenon techniques. Seats were frequently upholstered in real leather secured with brass studding, or shaped directly from solid timber.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-finished timber joinery, natural grain variation, and genuine signs of historical wear along the armrests and stretchers. Original upholstery often retains hand-tacked studwork and natural patination across the wood and leather.

An Edwardian desk chair provides structural contrast when paired with a minimalist modern desk or industrial writing table. Incorporating neutral backdrops, brass desk lighting, and textured floor coverings creates a balanced combination of historical character and contemporary utility.

Clean timber surfaces periodically using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a neutral beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood moisture. Leather seats should be treated with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking over time.

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