Search 0
19,114  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 64 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
64 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1211875
FOR SALE
£465
Email Phone Buy
Save
A Most Handsome Cockpen Chair Early 20th Century
For sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
for sale €544     $591
£465

Billy Hunt & Co.

Sellingantiques Verified Since May 2026
Browse dealers 55 items
  • About Us
    We always endeavor to offer a careful selection of chosen pieces from the british isles ranging from 1800 to 1970
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1211875
PDF SHARE
SAVE

A Most Handsome Cockpen Chair Early 20th Century

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
Description

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09483125
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Sharp fluting on the turned spindles: machine-guided work from the early twentieth century.
Open grain showing through dark stain: timber typical of Edwardian revival furniture.
Soft wear along the arm terminals: honest smoothing from a century of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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.
“
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.

Independent Date Report ID 09483125
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Sharp fluting on the turned spindles: machine-guided work from the early twentieth century.
Open grain showing through dark stain: timber typical of Edwardian revival furniture.
Soft wear along the arm terminals: honest smoothing from a century of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211875
Billy Hunt & Co.
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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Billy Hunt & Co. Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat.
1 / 14
Archive I An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat.

A Most Handsome Cockpen Chair Early 20th Century

Archive II An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View II
Archive III An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View III
Archive IV An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View IV
Archive V An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View V
Archive VI An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View VI
Archive VII An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View VII
Archive VIII An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View VIII
Archive IX An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View IX
Archive X An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View X
Archive XI An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View XI
Archive XII An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View XII
Archive XIII An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View XIII
Archive XIV An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat. View XIV
Enlarged Archival View

Billy Hunt & Co.
Telephone 07768 266266 or 01283 617377
Location
NO 8
Callingwood Hall Farm
Rangemore Country Estate
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9SH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/billyhunt
Verified Since May 2026
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 117
Billy Hunt & Co.
Verified Since May 2026
View Dealer Info
Location: NO 8, Callingwood Hall Farm, Rangemore Country Estate, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SH, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/billyhunt
Verified
May 2026
For Sale
55
Sold
117
An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat.
A Most Handsome Cockpen Chair Early 20th Century
Ref: SA1211875
An ebonised wooden Cockpen armchair featuring a turned spindled backrest, curved armrests, and an orange velvet seat.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChippendale Revival
  • MaterialEbonised Timber, Velvet
  • ColourBlack, Orange
  • MotifsTurned back spindles, Curved arms, Perimeter stretchers, Padded seat

This early 20th-century Cockpen armchair follows a Chippendale Revival style. The piece consists of an ebonised timber frame finished with a smooth sheen, complemented by a soft strie velvet seat upholstered in a bright tangerine orange colour. The structural design incorporates a series of delicate, turned spindles along the backrest, elegant curved armrests, bowed front legs, and sturdy perimeter stretchers beneath the seat. Historical repairs are present on the frame. Measuring Height 85cm x Width 59cm x Depth 60cm overall, with a seat height ranging from 47cm to 42cm, the chair offers a generous scale for seating. The armchair sits comfortably as a striking standalone statement piece in a study, library, or drawing room. It provides practical daily seating while adding a distinct accent of colour and traditional English country house character to an interior living space.

FAQs

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.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories