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Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Revolving Office Chair Desk Chair
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Revolving Office Chair Desk Chair

19th century
For Sale by Spinka & Co
Description

K0639 A stylish and comfortable Aesthetic Movement revolving desk chair in solid walnut, combining artistic design with superb craftsmanship. This striking office armchair features a shaped and carved top rail adorned with a detailed fan motif, flanked by elegant, outswept arms in figured walnut. The back is supported by a row of finely carved spindles that terminate in a sculptural, single-plank figured walnut saddle seat. Designed for both form and function, the chair is raised on four solid walnut cabriole legs, retaining its original, fully operational revolving mechanism and original brass castors.

This antique desk chair is solid, sturdy, and stable with no loose joints. The timber has been cleaned and polished, is completely free of woodworm, and is in home-ready condition. Attributed to James Shoolbred, c1880

H28 1/4" -top rail H20"-seat W22 3/4" D21"-max front to back

H2 ft 4 1/4 in H1 ft  8 in-seat W1 ft 10 3/4 in D1 ft  9 in

H72cm-top rail H51cm -seat W58cm-max -across arms D53"

Features & Condition

• Design & Period: Aesthetic Movement, late 19th century (circa 1880), showcasing characteristic geometric, nature-inspired fan carvings and stylized lines.

• Materials: Constructed from high-quality solid walnut with prominent figured grain configurations on the arms and saddle seat.

• Mechanism & Hardware: Complete with its original mechanical swivel mechanism in working order and original brass castors.

The frame is solid, sturdy, and stable with no loose joints. The timber has been cleaned and polished, is completely free of woodworm, and is in home-ready condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Spinka & Co has dated this Victorian Walnut Swivel Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239123
Dealers Internal Reference
k0639
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The furniture must arrive back to us in the same condition that it left us.

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Description
K0639 A stylish and comfortable Aesthetic Movement revolving desk chair in solid walnut, combining artistic design with superb craftsmanship.
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This striking office armchair features a shaped and carved top rail adorned with a detailed fan motif, flanked by elegant, outswept arms in figured walnut.
Spinka & Co

The back is supported by a row of finely carved spindles that terminate in a sculptural, single-plank figured walnut saddle seat. Designed for both form and function, the chair is raised on four solid walnut cabriole legs, retaining its original, fully operational revolving mechanism and original brass castors.

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Revolving Office Chair Desk Chair

This antique desk chair is solid, sturdy, and stable with no loose joints. The timber has been cleaned and polished, is completely free of woodworm, and is in home-ready condition. Attributed to James Shoolbred, c1880

fig 2. A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Revolving Office Chair Desk Chair

H28 1/4" -top rail H20"-seat W22 3/4" D21"-max front to back

H2 ft 4 1/4 in H1 ft  8 in-seat W1 ft 10 3/4 in D1 ft  9 in

H72cm-top rail H51cm -seat W58cm-max -across arms D53"

Features & Condition

• Design & Period: Aesthetic Movement, late 19th century (circa 1880), showcasing characteristic geometric, nature-inspired fan carvings and stylized lines.

fig 3. A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors.
fig 3. Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Revolving Office Chair Desk Chair

• Materials: Constructed from high-quality solid walnut with prominent figured grain configurations on the arms and saddle seat.

• Mechanism & Hardware: Complete with its original mechanical swivel mechanism in working order and original brass castors.

The frame is solid, sturdy, and stable with no loose joints. The timber has been cleaned and polished, is completely free of woodworm, and is in home-ready condition.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Victorian Walnut Swivel Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239123
Dealers Internal Ref
k0639
Spinka & Co
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors.

Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Revolving Office Chair Desk Chair

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors. View VI
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A 19th-century Victorian walnut revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with turned spindles, a contoured solid seat, and splayed legs on castors.
Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Revolving Office Chair Desk Chair
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Iron, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Curved horseshoe backrest, Shaped solid seat, Splayed cabriole legs
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This 19th-century Victorian revolving desk chair belongs to the Aesthetic Movement and is made from solid walnut with a warm brown colour and prominent figured grain configurations. The piece features a curved horseshoe backrest with turned spindles, a shaped solid seat, outswept arms, and four splayed cabriole legs terminating in original brass castors. Additional visible details include carved fan motifs along the top rail and decorative beading along the lower back rail. The chair measures 72 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Suitable for use in a gentleman's library or a home study, the chair provides a functional and comfortable seating option at a desk. The solid timber construction has been cleaned and polished, and the swivel mechanism remains fully operational. The structure is solid, sturdy, and stable with no loose joints, making the item ready for placement in a home interior.

FAQs

Emerging in the mid-to-late 19th century, Victorian revolving desk chairs combine mechanical swivel mechanisms with traditional cabinetmaking techniques to suit expanding commercial and home study environments.

These chairs were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring hand-turned spindles, shaped wooden seats, iron swivel components, and brass or ceramic castors.

Authentic 19th-century examples display period-correct cast iron swivel hardware, hand-carved detailing, original brass or ceramic castors, and patinated timber showing wear consistent with age.

Pair the warm timber tones with contemporary writing desks, modern brass lighting accents, or neutral interior colour schemes to create a focal point in a home office or study.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the grain, keep mechanical swivel fittings lightly lubricated, and avoid placing near direct heat sources.
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