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Victorian Oak Office/desk Chair

Name: Victorian Oak Office/desk Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217975
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by James O'Malley Antiques

Description

Victorian oak spindle-back office/desk chair circa 1890.

Solid oak office chair of good proportions, with spindle back, shaped and curved top rail with scrolled arms and saddle seat. Shaped cabriole style legs and H stretcher support. This chair has been restored in our workshop and is ready to be placed at home.

H-33"

W-26"

D-26"

Height of seat - 18"

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Declaration

James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Desk Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1217975

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Description

Victorian oak spindle-back office/desk chair circa 1890.

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Solid oak office chair of good proportions, with spindle back, shaped and curved top rail with scrolled arms and saddle seat.

James O'Malley Antiques

Shaped cabriole style legs and H stretcher support. This chair has been restored in our workshop and is ready to be placed at home.

H-33"

W-26"

D-26"

Height of seat - 18"

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Date of Manufacture

James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Desk Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1217975

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James O'Malley Antiques

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Antique furniture and restoration.

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An antique Victorian golden oak desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, curved armrests, a contoured seat, and cabriole front legs.

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Victorian oak desk chairs are functional office seats produced during the late nineteenth century, designed specifically for use at writing desks or in library settings. They commonly feature robust solid oak frames, contoured saddle seats, and ergonomic spindle or splat backrests.

Solid hardwoods such as English oak, quarter-sawn tiger oak, walnut, and mahogany were standard. Construction techniques relied on traditional joinery, including mortise and tenon joints, turned wooden spindles, and steam-bent back rails.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of period joinery techniques, age-appropriate wear to the timber, and distinct grain patterns such as quarter-sawn Medullary rays. Original finishes often display natural oxidisation and wax buildup in recessed areas rather than modern synthetic lacquers.

Pairing a warm wood desk chair with a contemporary minimalist desk or clean-lined workspace creates a balanced contrast. The natural timber tone bridges traditional character with modern functional interiors.

Keep the wood hydrated and protected by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth. Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and position the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.

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