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19th Century Simulated Rosewood Bobbin Armchair
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19th Century Simulated Rosewood Bobbin Armchair

19th century
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This is a lovely quality 19th century large simulated rosewood bobbin turned armchair. The bobbin details are very tightly turned and give this a fabulous decorative appeal. The armchair is a generous size and in overall very good condition. The only fault is the cane work which is sagging and incl in our price is a replaced seat with banding and calico or boarded and reinforced cane. Whichever you prefer. Complete with original casters

Height 101cm Width 64cm Depth 88cm Depth of seat 54cm Height of seat 45cm

(On our website) If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 3 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Victorian Bobbin Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1226156
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SKU00002580
Description
This is a lovely quality 19th century large simulated rosewood bobbin turned armchair. The bobbin details are very tightly turned and give this a fabulous decorative appeal. The armchair is a generous size and in overall very good condition.
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The only fault is the cane work which is sagging and incl in our price is a replaced seat with banding and calico or boarded and reinforced cane.
TallBoy Interiors

Whichever you prefer. Complete with original casters

fig 1. A 19th-century bobbin-turned armchair featuring simulated rosewood timber, patterned armrest upholstery, a white seat cushion, and brass castors.
fig 1. 19th Century Simulated Rosewood Bobbin Armchair

Height 101cm Width 64cm Depth 88cm Depth of seat 54cm Height of seat 45cm

(On our website) If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 3 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Victorian Bobbin Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226156
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002580
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Archive I A 19th-century bobbin-turned armchair featuring simulated rosewood timber, patterned armrest upholstery, a white seat cushion, and brass castors.

19th Century Simulated Rosewood Bobbin Armchair

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A 19th-century bobbin-turned armchair featuring simulated rosewood timber, patterned armrest upholstery, a white seat cushion, and brass castors.
19th Century simulated Rosewood bobbin armchair
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A 19th-century bobbin-turned armchair featuring simulated rosewood timber, patterned armrest upholstery, a white seat cushion, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBeech, Rosewood finish, Textile
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBobbin turning, Spool turnings, Padded armrests, Brass castors
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 87 cm (34 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian armchair is executed in beech with a simulated rosewood dark brown finish and textile upholstery. The construction employs elaborate spool turnings across the backrest, legs, and arm supports, complemented by padded armrests covered in a patterned fabric with green, pink, and neutral tones, a thick white seat cushion, and small brass castors on the feet. The woodwork shows tight bobbin detailing and a warm polished timber surface. Measuring 101 cm high, 64 cm wide, and 87 cm deep, this generous seating piece suits a traditional living room, library, or country house study. It serves as a comfortable reading chair or fireside seat while offering a distinctive decorative focal point through its intricate turned framework.

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A bobbin turned armchair features decorative framework crafted using a wood-turning lathe to create a series of repeating, spool-like or rounded wooden elements along the legs, arms, and backrest.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as beech, birch, oak, or walnut, frequently painted or grained to simulate more expensive woods like rosewood or ebony.

Authentic period examples display subtle hand-lathed irregularities in the turning dimensions, original mortise and tenon joinery, historical wear around lower stretchers, and brass castors attached to the front legs.

A bobbin armchair functions as an accent piece, introducing geometric texture alongside modern linear sofas or positioned beside a fireplace or bookshelf with contemporary textiles.

Clean the timber surfaces gently with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswas polish sparingly to protect the painted grain finish, avoiding abrasive liquids or direct heat sources.
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