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Antique Pembrokeshire Spinning Chair, Welsh, Oak, Work Seat, Stool, Victorian
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Antique Pembrokeshire Spinning Chair, Welsh, Oak, Work Seat, Stool, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique Pembrokeshire spinning chair. A Welsh, carved oak work stool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Beautifully presented example with fascinating carved decoration

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Superb relief carvings accentuate the tall, narrow back rest and octagonal seat

The crown atop the long backrest features a delightful heart motif

Eye-catching water dragon relief to the backrest, the fins portrayed as acanthus carvings

Back rest held securely with peg joints, which can be removed for storage

Bold octagonal seat hosts a distinctive scaled tail within a wave motif

Raised upon a quartet of bobbin turned legs and adorned with carved collars

This is a fascinating antique spinning chair, beautifully decorated with skilled craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 32.5cm (12.75'')

Max Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Max Height: 103.5cm (40.75'')

Seat Width: 32.5cm (12.75'')

Seat Depth: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Seat Height: 38cm (15'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Spinning Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225395
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26182
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Description
This is an antique Pembrokeshire spinning chair. A Welsh, carved oak work stool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Beautifully presented example with fascinating carved decoration

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. A carved Welsh oak spinning chair featuring a tall backrest with a heart cutout and dragon carving, a hexagonal seat, and four turned legs.
fig 1. Antique Pembrokeshire Spinning Chair, Welsh, Oak, Work Seat, Stool, Victorian

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Superb relief carvings accentuate the tall, narrow back rest and octagonal seat

The crown atop the long backrest features a delightful heart motif

fig 2. A carved Welsh oak spinning chair featuring a tall backrest with a heart cutout and dragon carving, a hexagonal seat, and four turned legs.
fig 2. Antique Pembrokeshire Spinning Chair, Welsh, Oak, Work Seat, Stool, Victorian

Eye-catching water dragon relief to the backrest, the fins portrayed as acanthus carvings

Back rest held securely with peg joints, which can be removed for storage

Bold octagonal seat hosts a distinctive scaled tail within a wave motif

fig 3. A carved Welsh oak spinning chair featuring a tall backrest with a heart cutout and dragon carving, a hexagonal seat, and four turned legs.
fig 3. Antique Pembrokeshire Spinning Chair, Welsh, Oak, Work Seat, Stool, Victorian

Raised upon a quartet of bobbin turned legs and adorned with carved collars

This is a fascinating antique spinning chair, beautifully decorated with skilled craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 32.5cm (12.75'')

Max Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')

Max Height: 103.5cm (40.75'')

Seat Width: 32.5cm (12.75'')

Seat Depth: 31.5cm (12.5'')

Seat Height: 38cm (15'')

Height
103.5cm (40.75")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Spinning Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225395
Dealers Internal Ref
26182
London Fine Antiques
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A carved Welsh oak spinning chair featuring a tall backrest with a heart cutout and dragon carving, a hexagonal seat, and four turned legs.
Antique Pembrokeshire Spinning Chair, Welsh, Oak, Work Seat, Stool, Victorian
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Welsh spinning chairs are small, high-backed wooden seats traditionally made in rural Wales during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They were designed specifically for spinners working at wheel installations, featuring narrow backs that allowed free arm movement and low seats suited to pedal operation.

These chairs were typically constructed from local hard woods, predominantly oak or elm. Construction featured mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved relief decoration, and turned legs directly socketed into a thick timber seat panel.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand craftsmanship, such as subtle variations in carved reliefs, natural timber shrinkage around joint pegs, original dark patination, and wear on turned foot rails consistent with historical use.

Due to their narrow footprint and decorative relief carving, spinning chairs serve as sculptural accent pieces in entryways, stair landings, or vacant alcoves. They pair naturally with neutral textiles, stone floors, and rustic wood elements.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping or splitting.
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