A lovely late 19th century oak desk/ armchair with a broad curved top rail, slatted back and gently shaped arms. The pale green upholstered seat is finished with decorative stud detailing. Its warm wood grain and sturdy proportions give it plenty of character, making it a practical chair for a desk, dining table or reading corner.

Dimensions:

Height-90cm

Height To Seat-47cm

Width-52cm

Depth-46cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Declaration

W H Barker Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Office Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1236510

Description

A lovely late 19th century oak desk/ armchair with a broad curved top rail, slatted back and gently shaped arms. The pale green upholstered seat is finished with decorative stud detailing.

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Its warm wood grain and sturdy proportions give it plenty of character, making it a practical chair for a desk, dining table or reading corner.

W H Barker Antiques

Dimensions:

Height-90cm

Height To Seat-47cm

Width-52cm

Depth-46cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Date of Manufacture

W H Barker Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Office Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1236510

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W H Barker Antiques

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A late 19th-century oak office chair featuring a slatted backrest, curved armrests, cabriole front legs, and a pale green fabric seat secured with metal studs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Oak Office Chair

W H Barker Antiques

Telephone 07712 012600

Location

4 Lane Ends Farm Store
Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whbarker

Verified Since Aug 2026

Items For Sale 62

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Antique Late 19th Century Oak Office Chair

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ObjectOffice Chairs
Period19th century
StyleLate Victorian
MaterialOak, Fabric, Metal Studs
ColourWarm Brown, Mint Green
MotifsSlatted backrest, Cabriole front legs, Studded upholstery trim, Curved armrests

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Late 19th-century office chairs typically feature solid oak construction, vertical slat backrests, shaped armrests, and sturdy stretcher bases designed for commercial and home library use.

These chairs were primarily constructed from solid European or American oak, often featuring stud-trimmed upholstery seats made from leather or woven fabric, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural age and wear to the oak grain, hand-finished joinery beneath the seat rail, hand-driven metal upholstery studs, and period construction details such as turned stretchers.

An antique oak office chair complements contemporary home offices, library nooks, or study areas when paired with a minimalist desk or styled alongside neutral textiles.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, while keeping upholstered areas clean with gentle vacuuming away from direct sunlight.