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Solid Walnut Swivel Desk Chair
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Solid Walnut Swivel Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A superb late Victorian solid walnut revolving desk chair, dating to circa 1900.

Beautifully crafted from richly figured walnut, the chair features a shaped horseshoe back with spindle gallery, shaped arms, and a generously proportioned dished seat mounted on a smooth revolving mechanism.

The substantial base stands on elegant cabriole legs united by a decorative cross stretcher, terminating in castors.

Of particularly heavy and robust construction, this is a quality chair designed for both comfort and longevity.

Retaining a brass presentation plaque to the back engraved:

"William Wood Leuchars from his Mother, 8th November 1900."

Presented in excellent condition with a wonderful colour and patina throughout, this is a highly decorative and practical antique desk chair, ideal for a study, office, or library.

W 70cm (27.5")

D 67cm (26.5")

H 88cm (34.5")

Seat H 47cm (18.5")

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Walnut Swivel Desk Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217468
Dealers Internal Reference
OEE260605B
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Description
A superb late Victorian solid walnut revolving desk chair, dating to circa 1900.

Beautifully crafted from richly figured walnut, the chair features a shaped horseshoe back with spindle gallery, shaped arms, and a generously proportioned dished seat mounted on a smooth revolving mechanism.

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The substantial base stands on elegant cabriole legs united by a decorative cross stretcher, terminating in castors.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A solid walnut swivel desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest with vertical slats, a contoured saddle seat, and four shaped legs on castors.
fig 1. Solid Walnut Swivel Desk Chair

Of particularly heavy and robust construction, this is a quality chair designed for both comfort and longevity.

Retaining a brass presentation plaque to the back engraved:

"William Wood Leuchars from his Mother, 8th November 1900."

fig 2. A solid walnut swivel desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest with vertical slats, a contoured saddle seat, and four shaped legs on castors.
fig 2. Solid Walnut Swivel Desk Chair

Presented in excellent condition with a wonderful colour and patina throughout, this is a highly decorative and practical antique desk chair, ideal for a study, office, or library.

W 70cm (27.5")

D 67cm (26.5")

H 88cm (34.5")

Seat H 47cm (18.5")

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Walnut Swivel Desk Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217468
Dealers Internal Ref
OEE260605B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A solid walnut swivel desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest with vertical slats, a contoured saddle seat, and four shaped legs on castors.
Solid Walnut Swivel Desk Chair
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A solid walnut swivel desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest with vertical slats, a contoured saddle seat, and four shaped legs on castors.
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A swivel captains desk chair is a type of revolving office seating characterised by a curved horseshoe backrest, vertical slats or spindles, and a contoured wooden seat. Originating in the 19th century, these chairs were designed for commercial, maritime, and office environments to allow easy movement.

Victorian swivel desk chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, mahogany, or birch. The swivel mechanisms were engineered from cast iron or steel, often paired with brass or iron castors at the feet.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate joinery, such as hand-shaped spindle sockets, genuine wear on the armrests, and cast-iron revolving mechanisms underneath the seat. Original timber surfaces typically exhibit natural patination and slight tonal variations from age.

A walnut swivel desk chair pairs effectively with modern minimalist desks or traditional leather-topped writing tables in a home office or library setting. The natural wood grain adds visual warmth and texture to contemporary working spaces.

Preserve solid walnut furniture by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year to maintain moisture in the timber. Keep the mechanical swivel components operating smoothly by applying a small amount of machine lubricant to the metal screw thread when necessary.
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