19th Century Antique Oak Turner's Armchair.

A Fine Quality 19th Century Oak Turners Chair

This is a lovely quality oak turners chair, the chair has 3 legs and a high back, angled arm rests and a triangular seat

The chair is in excellent condition, it is 34” high with a seat height of 18”, 24” across the front and 17” deep back to front

TRF76

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Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Oak Turners Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1236895

Dealers Internal Reference

TRF76

Description

19th Century Antique Oak Turner's Armchair.

A Fine Quality 19th Century Oak Turners Chair

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This is a lovely quality oak turners chair, the chair has 3 legs and a high back, angled arm rests and a triangular seat.

Elmgarden

fig 1. A 19th-century dark oak turners armchair with a triangular seat, heavily turned spindle posts, three legs, and a chip-carved top backrest. — fig 1. 19th Century Antique Oak Turner's Armchair.

The chair is in excellent condition, it is 34” high with a seat height of 18”, 24” across the front and 17” deep back to front

TRF76

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Oak Turners Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1236895

Dealers Internal Ref

TRF76

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
Style19th Century British Country
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBobbin turning, Triangular seat, Chip-carved cresting, Three-legged frame
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A turners chair, also known as a thrown chair, is a traditional style of seating constructed entirely from timber components turned on a lathe, featuring a distinctive three-legged triangular frame and heavy turned spindles.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from native British hardwoods such as oak, ash, or fruitwood, joined using mortise and tenon techniques alongside wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners.

Authentic 19th-century examples exhibit slight hand-turned asymmetries, historical timber shrinkage, pegged joinery, and chip-carved geometric patterns on the top cresting rail.

A turners chair functions as a sculptural accent piece in an entryway, hallway corner, or study, providing visual texture and strong geometric form against modern neutral walls.

Regular dusting with a dry, soft cloth and an occasional light application of natural beeswax polish will preserve the timbers finish while keeping it away from direct heat sources prevents shrinkage.