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Victorian Golden Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €790     $857
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Victorian Golden Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair.

19th century
Description

Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair. The well shaped back with inverted 'heart' shaped splats above a newly upholstered seat. On a free revolving base and nicely shaped legs. With the makers label 'Jas Shoolbred & Co, Tottenham Court Road, London'

Size 23 x 24 x 33 inches tall (58 x 61 x 83 cm tall)

Price £675

Stock no. 6824

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair to the 1880s.

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SA1230636
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6824
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Description
Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair. The well shaped back with inverted 'heart' shaped splats above a newly upholstered seat. On a free revolving base and nicely shaped legs. With the makers label 'Jas Shoolbred & Co, Tottenham Court Road, London'

Size 23 x 24 x 33 inches tall (58 x 61 x 83 cm tall)

Price £675

Stock no. 6824

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230636
Dealers Internal Ref
6824
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

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A Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest, pierced vasiform splat, leather seat with brass studs, and four splayed cabriole legs.
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Archive I A Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest, pierced vasiform splat, leather seat with brass studs, and four splayed cabriole legs.

Victorian Golden Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair.

Archive II A Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest, pierced vasiform splat, leather seat with brass studs, and four splayed cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest, pierced vasiform splat, leather seat with brass studs, and four splayed cabriole legs. View III
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Archive V A Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest, pierced vasiform splat, leather seat with brass studs, and four splayed cabriole legs. View V
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A Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest, pierced vasiform splat, leather seat with brass studs, and four splayed cabriole legs.
Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair.
Ref: SA1230636
A Victorian golden mahogany revolving desk chair featuring a curved horseshoe backrest, pierced vasiform splat, leather seat with brass studs, and four splayed cabriole legs.
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Revolving desk chairs gained popularity during the mid-to-late nineteenth century as commercial offices and private home studies expanded. Crafted predominantly from mahogany, oak, or walnut, these chairs integrated mechanical cast iron swivel mechanisms beneath traditional cabinetmaker-built timber frames.

These chairs were constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring cast iron mechanical components for the rotation mechanism. The seats were frequently upholstered in leather, finished with decorative brass studs along the perimeter.

Authentic period examples display heavy cast iron swivel mechanism hardware underneath the seat, often held by hand-cut screws. Look for solid mahogany construction with authentic hand-carved details, naturally aged timber surface patination, and hand-fitted joinery.

Pair the chair with a modern minimalist oak desk or a traditional writing bureau to create a focal seating area. The rich wood tones and leather texture provide contrast within contemporary home office spaces.

Apply clear beeswax polish to the mahogany framework along the grain to protect the timber finish. Treat the leather upholstery periodically with a dedicated leather conditioner, and lubricate the mechanical iron swivel mechanism with light machine oil when required.
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