A jolly handsome looking “Cockpen” armchair of distinctive style C1920 and ready for placing. We have always enjoyed the look of these with the bowed front legs, curved front to the seat and the “oversized scale” of the design.

Having enjoyed a sensible refurbishment, this one sits well with its tangerine coloured soft strie velvet seat and good looking sheen to the frame. A couple of good sensible historic repairs but the chair sits very well and is ready for use.

A fine looking chair indeed.

Dimensions

Overall: Height 85cm x Width 59cm x Depth 60cm

Seat: Height 47-42cm (Outer-Mid) x Width 54cm x Depth 46cm

Declaration

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Ebonised Cockpen Lattice Armchair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1211875

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

Description

A jolly handsome looking “Cockpen” armchair of distinctive style C1920 and ready for placing.

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We have always enjoyed the look of these with the bowed front legs, curved front to the seat and the “oversized scale” of the design.

Billy Hunt & Co.

fig 1. An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. — fig 1. A Most Handsome Cockpen Chair Early 20th Century

Having enjoyed a sensible refurbishment, this one sits well with its tangerine coloured soft strie velvet seat and good looking sheen to the frame. A couple of good sensible historic repairs but the chair sits very well and is ready for use.

A fine looking chair indeed.

Dimensions

Overall: Height 85cm x Width 59cm x Depth 60cm

Seat: Height 47-42cm (Outer-Mid) x Width 54cm x Depth 46cm

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Ebonised Cockpen Lattice Armchair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1211875

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The Cockpen chair originated in the parish of Cockpen, Midlothian, Scotland, during the 18th century. Designed with geometric lattice or spindled backrests, the style was heavily influenced by Chinese Chippendale motifs and became a prominent form of regional Scottish seating.

Traditional Cockpen chairs are crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often finished with dark ebonising or natural polish. Construction relies on mortise-and-tenon joinery, featuring turned spindles or interlocking geometric lattice work supported by square perimeter stretchers.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-turned or hand-carved back spindles, pegged frame joinery, and natural age-related wear to the finish. Look for traditional seat construction, such as drop-in or padded frames fitted between shaped arm supports.

A Cockpen chair functions effectively as a standalone accent piece in a study, hallway, or living area. Pairing dark ebonised woodwork with bold contemporary upholstery creates a tailored contrast that bridges classic and modern design schemes.

Dust the timber frame regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that could compromise the ebonised finish. Clean velvet upholstery with a soft brush along the pile, and position the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and fabric fading.

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