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19th Century Ebonised Bobbin Corner Chair
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19th Century Ebonised Bobbin Corner Chair

19th century
Description

This is a very elegant 19th century English bobbin corner chair. The design is wonderful with tightly turned bobbin legs and supports as well as the spindles. The overall chair is in very good order with the original cane seat intact. The only minor fault is a couple of slightly weak spindles. Solid frame and nice original patina to the ebonised finish. The overall size is very large as well.

Supplied with cushion pad shown or we can replace and recover for you should you wish.

Height 92cm Width 63cm Depth 64cm Depth of seat 58cm Height of seat 42cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Ebonised Bobbin Corner Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1235244
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00002968
Description
This is a very elegant 19th century English bobbin corner chair. The design is wonderful with tightly turned bobbin legs and supports as well as the spindles. The overall chair is in very good order with the original cane seat intact. The only minor fault is a couple of slightly weak spindles. Solid frame and nice original patina to the ebonised finish. The overall size is very large as well.

Supplied with cushion pad shown or we can replace and recover for you should you wish.

Height 92cm Width 63cm Depth 64cm Depth of seat 58cm Height of seat 42cm

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Ebonised Bobbin Corner Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1235244
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002968
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A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat.
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Archive I A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat.

19th Century Ebonised Bobbin Corner Chair

Archive II A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat. View VIII
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A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat.
19th century Ebonised bobbin corner chair
Ref: SA1235244
A 19th-century ebonised wood corner chair with bobbin-turned legs and back spindles, fitted with a cream upholstered seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCorner Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Timber, Fabric
  • ColourBlack, Cream
  • MotifsBobbin turning, Corner frame, Spindle back, Caster feet
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

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A bobbin corner chair features turned wooden legs and back spindles crafted to resemble sewing spools, configured within a square frame designed specifically to fit into room corners. Popularised in the 17th century and widely revived in the late 19th century, these chairs maximize floor space while providing decorative structural woodwork.

These chairs are typically turned on a lathe using dense hardwoods such as beech, oak, or birch to shape repeating bobbin motifs. The timber is then stained or painted black to achieve an ebonised appearance that mimics tropical ebony wood, often finished with an upholstered or woven seat cushion.

Authentic period pieces feature subtle variations across the lathe-turned bobbins, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural age-related rubbing on the ebonised finish that reveals the underlying light timber along high-touch edges.

Position the chair in an underutilised corner, hallway, or reading nook to emphasize its geometric profile. The dark ebonised frame contrasts effectively against modern neutral walls and contemporary textiles.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a dark beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping or stripping of the ebonised layer.
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