Antique Bobbin Corner Chair 19th Century

Name: 19th Century, Bobbin Corner Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1225526
Price: 980 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A nineteenth-century dark wood corner armchair featuring bobbin-turned legs and back spindles with a woven cane seat on brass castors.

19th century, Bobbin corner chair

Ref: SA1225526

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A bobbin corner chair features turned wooden elements resembling spools or bobbins, constructed with a square seat positioned diagonally to fit neatly into room corners. Originating in seventeenth-century Europe and revived during the nineteenth century, these chairs were designed to maximize floor space while offering additional seating.

Nineteenth-century bobbin chairs were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as oak, beech, or walnut, frequently finished with dark stains or ebonised lacquers. The seating surfaces were commonly woven from natural cane or rush, and the legs were often fitted with brass castors.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display lathe-turned wood with minor variations in the bobbin profiles resulting from hand finishing. Key indicators include period-correct brass castors, natural wear on the turned stretchers, and hand-woven cane fitted directly into the seat frame.

A bobbin corner chair functions effectively in a hallway alcove, bedroom corner, or alongside a writing desk. Pairing the dark timber frame and geometric lines with a neutral cushion or textured wool throw softens the wooden structure.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent the timber and cane from warping or drying out. Dust the turned framework regularly with a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax polish annually, taking care not to clog the woven cane.

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19th Century, Bobbin Corner Chair

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