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Oak and Leather Chair
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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques

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    Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.
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Oak and Leather Chair

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Oak and leather chair having barleytwist supports with carved shaped arms raised on turned legs reupholstered in leather with brass stud edges

(English, c. 1920)

Current Condition

Reupholstered

Dimensions

63.00cm wide 122.50cm high 66.00cm deep (24.80 inches wide 48.23 inches high 25.98 inches deep)

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Although most items are on display in our shop some maybe in our off-site store. If you are planning to visit us to view a specific item please check with us first.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Barley Twist Oak Armchair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 04447619
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Evenly spaced barley-twist turnings: machine-assisted lathe work of the early twentieth century.
Deep dark stain over the oak: standard colouring for 1920s revival furniture.
Neat, uniform joints at the stretchers: factory cabinet making from the interwar years.
Gentle rubbing on the carved arm terminals: honest wear from decades of handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA492517
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Description
Oak and leather chair having barleytwist supports with carved shaped arms raised on turned legs reupholstered in leather with brass stud edges

(English, c. 1920)

Current Condition

Reupholstered

Dimensions

fig 1. A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding.
fig 1. Oak and Leather Chair

63.00cm wide 122.50cm high 66.00cm deep (24.80 inches wide 48.23 inches high 25.98 inches deep)

Please note

Although most items are on display in our shop some maybe in our off-site store. If you are planning to visit us to view a specific item please check with us first.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Barley Twist Oak Armchair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 04447619
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Evenly spaced barley-twist turnings: machine-assisted lathe work of the early twentieth century.
Deep dark stain over the oak: standard colouring for 1920s revival furniture.
Neat, uniform joints at the stretchers: factory cabinet making from the interwar years.
Gentle rubbing on the carved arm terminals: honest wear from decades of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA492517
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding.
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Archive I A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding.

Oak and Leather Chair

Archive II A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding. View II
Archive III A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding. View III
Archive IV A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding. View IV
Archive V A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding. View V
Archive VI A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding. View VI
Archive VII A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding. View VII
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Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
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Verified Since Jul 2005
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A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding.
Oak And Leather Chair
Ref: SA492517
A high-backed dark oak armchair featuring barley twist columns, scroll armrests, and reddish-brown leather upholstery with brass studding.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist turnings, Brass studding, Scroll armrests, High backrest
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This Jacobean Revival armchair dates from 1920. Constructed from dark brown oak and reddish-brown leather, the piece displays extensive barley twist turnings along the uprights, arm supports, legs, and lower stretchers, complemented by carved scroll armrests and brass studding outlining the high rectangular backrest and seat edge. The frame stands on small turned feet with square block joints supporting the stretcher base. The chair measures 122 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 66 cm deep. Suitably sized for a study, library, or home office, this armchair provides a classic seating option for a desk or reading corner. The sturdy wooden construction and upholstered panels lend traditional character to period interiors and workspaces alike.

FAQs

Jacobean Revival furniture originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawing inspiration from 17th-century English designs. Key features include heavy oak construction, geometric panelling, and spiral-turned legs known as barley twist or Solomonic columns.

These chairs were primarily constructed from solid English oak, favoured for its strength and prominent grain. Upholstery typically featured heavy leather, velvet, or needlepoint tapestry, secured to the frame with decorative brass studs.

Revival pieces feature hand-carved or lathe-turned oak with natural grain variations and mortise-and-tenon joinery. Age-appropriate wear on the footrests, stretchers, and leather patination further indicates period authenticity.

Position the armchair as a single focal point in a study, library, or hallway alongside neutral textiles to balance its substantial visual weight. Pairing dark oak and leather tones with contemporary art creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Keep the timber dust-free using a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax annually to preserve the wood finish. Leather seating requires periodic conditioning with a specialised leather balm to prevent drying and cracking.
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