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Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair
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Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair

19th century
Description

A superb antique Victorian Gothic revival solid oak swivel desk chair, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period.

This is of outstanding quality, it is beautifully crafted and is extremely comfortable. The solid oak has a gorgeous colour tone and wonderful grain patterns. It has a lovely rounded shape with a pierced back, and canted edges on the arm rests and legs The round seat is beautifully caned. This swivels smoothly and rolls on original casters. The mechanism is extremely well made and is in good working order.

We have had the wood revived and re-polished, it has a gorgeous colour one. There is no damage to the cane, the condition all round is excellent for its age.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 22 inches , 56 cm

Height – 32 inches , 81 cm

Seat height – 17 inches , 43 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224282
Dealers Internal Reference
13035
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Description
A superb antique Victorian Gothic revival solid oak swivel desk chair, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period.

This is of outstanding quality, it is beautifully crafted and is extremely comfortable. The solid oak has a gorgeous colour tone and wonderful grain patterns.

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It has a lovely rounded shape with a pierced back, and canted edges on the arm rests and legs The round seat is beautifully caned.
Marylebone Antiques

This swivels smoothly and rolls on original casters. The mechanism is extremely well made and is in good working order.

fig 1. A Victorian Gothic Revival solid oak swivel desk chair featuring a carved backrest with a trefoil cutout and a round woven cane seat.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair

We have had the wood revived and re-polished, it has a gorgeous colour one. There is no damage to the cane, the condition all round is excellent for its age.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 22 inches , 56 cm

Height – 32 inches , 81 cm

Seat height – 17 inches , 43 cm

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224282
Dealers Internal Ref
13035
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I A Victorian Gothic Revival solid oak swivel desk chair featuring a carved backrest with a trefoil cutout and a round woven cane seat.

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A Victorian Gothic Revival solid oak swivel desk chair featuring a carved backrest with a trefoil cutout and a round woven cane seat.
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak, Cane, Iron, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsTrefoil cutout, carved backrest, woven cane seat, castors
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Victorian Gothic Revival desk chair dates from around 1870 and is made from solid oak with a woven cane round seat, iron hardware, and brass castors. The medium brown timber displays pronounced grain patterns and has a smooth polished finish. Details include a curved backrest with a pierced trefoil cutout, canted edges along the arms and legs, and metal castors on four splayed legs. The chair measures 81 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. Position this swivel desk chair beside a partner desk or writing table in a traditional study, home office, library, or reading corner. The rotating seat and smooth-rolling castors offer practical mobility for daily seating while maintaining period character through its architectural Gothic Revival design motifs.

FAQs

Preserve solid oak by dusting regularly and applying a natural beeswax polish along the grain. Keep woven cane seats hydrated by maintaining balanced room humidity and avoiding direct heat sources that cause brittleness.

Integrate a Gothic Revival chair into a contemporary space by pairing it with a streamlined modern desk or library table. The rich carved oak provides visual weight and historical depth, contrasting effectively against crisp wall finishes and modern lighting fixtures.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved architectural details such as trefoil cutouts, solid oak construction, and heavy joinery. Examining the mechanism often reveals period-appropriate cast-iron hardware, aged brass castors, and natural wear patterns on the seat frame.

Victorian Gothic Revival swivel chairs were constructed primarily from solid oak or walnut with traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Seating surfaces often featured hand-woven cane or leather, complemented by cast-iron mechanical swivel assemblies and brass castors.

Gothic Revival furniture originated in the mid-19th century, drawing design elements from medieval architecture such as lancet arches, trefoils, traceries, and carved heraldic motifs. The movement emphasized traditional craftsmanship and structural honesty, frequently utilizing solid hardwoods like oak and walnut.
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