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19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister Desk Chair
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19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister Desk Chair

19th century
Description

A Very Attractive Mid 19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister

Desk Chair, Probably Dutch, Having Curved Back With Caned

Panels And Carved Scrolling Arms Over Upholstered Seat Raised

On Elegant Carved Cabriole Legs United By Turned

Cross Stretchers

The term ‘Bürgermeister’ was first applied to similar designs of

chair in the 19th century around a century after they were actually

first made. The literal translation in Dutch is “Mayor” and it seems

the design was intended for citizens of high rank. They are most

distinguishable by their curved backs, rounded seats and extra

front legs. They were often exported from Holland to England

where they became popular at the end of the 19th and

beginning of the 20th centuries)

Circa 1860

Height – 33in

Width – 34in

Depth – 26in

(Seat Height – 19in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Burgomaster Desk Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240455
Dealers Internal Reference
4507
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Description
A Very Attractive Mid 19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister

Desk Chair, Probably Dutch, Having Curved Back With Caned

Panels And Carved Scrolling Arms Over Upholstered Seat Raised

On Elegant Carved Cabriole Legs United By Turned

fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. 19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister Desk Chair

Cross Stretchers

The term ‘Bürgermeister’ was first applied to similar designs of

chair in the 19th century around a century after they were actually

first made. The literal translation in Dutch is “Mayor” and it seems

fig 2. A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. 19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister Desk Chair

the design was intended for citizens of high rank. They are most

distinguishable by their curved backs, rounded seats and extra

front legs. They were often exported from Holland to England

where they became popular at the end of the 19th and

beginning of the 20th centuries)

Circa 1860

Height – 33in

Width – 34in

Depth – 26in

(Seat Height – 19in)

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Burgomaster Desk Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240455
Dealers Internal Ref
4507
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs.

19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister Desk Chair

Archive II A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs. View XI
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Telephone 01525 719300 or 07801 428701 (24 HRS)
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PO BOX 813
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs.
19th Century Mahogany Bürgermeister Desk Chair
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A 19th-century mahogany Burgermeister desk chair featuring a curved backrest with woven cane panels, carved armrests, an upholstered cream seat, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian / Dutch Colonial
  • MaterialMahogany, Cane, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCane backrest, Cabriole legs, Scroll arms, Padded seat
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This mid-nineteenth-century Victorian desk chair belongs to the Dutch Colonial style group and uses warm brown mahogany, woven cane, and cream-coloured fabric upholstery. The piece has a curved backrest fitted with caned side panels, scrolling carved arm supports, and a thick padded seat cushion. It stands on cabriole legs with carved detailing and scrolled feet, all joined underneath by turned cross stretchers. The timber displays a polished dark brown finish while the upholstery is plain cream with a textured weave. Measuring 84 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 66 cm deep, the furniture item suits placement in a traditional study, home library, or executive office setup. It provides seating at a writing desk or corner table, adding period character to a working space.

FAQs

A Burgermeister chair, also referred to as a Burgomaster or Dutch colonial round chair, is a historic seating design that originated in the 18th century and remained popular through the 19th century. It is characterised by its semi-circular backrest, woven cane insert panels, and multiple cabriole legs joined by central stretchers.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or walnut. Construction typically incorporates hand-woven rattan cane panels for the backrest and a padded upholstered seat supported by mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-carved decorative motifs, such as acanthus leaves or scrollwork, alongside minor asymmetry indicative of hand tools. Look for natural oxidation on the timber underside, original joinery methods, and age-appropriate wear to the leg terminals and stretchers.

A mahogany desk chair can be paired with a clean-lined modern writing desk to create visual contrast in a contemporary study. Position the chair in a corner reading nook or modern office space to introduce texture through timber carving and woven cane work.

Preserve mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying beeswax polish annually along the grain. Keep woven cane panels hydrated by lightly misting the underside with water occasionally, and keep the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent timber warping.
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