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Oak Revolving Office Desk Chair with Wooden Seat
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Oak Revolving Office Desk Chair with Wooden Seat

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Andros Antiques
Description

This Oak Revolving Office Desk Chair With Wooden Seat has plenty of stylish practicality. Made from Oak that has mellowed to a gorgeous light colour, meaning that it will work in both a traditional, as well as a contemporary décor.

The substantial mechanism allows the chair to swivel as well as being height adjustable over a good range. The generous dished seat along with the good-sized arm, mean that this is a very comfortable chair to be either productive of contemplative in.

Circa 1920s

Dimensions

Width 23in/59cm

Depth 24in/61cm

Height 28½in/72cm – 33in/84cm

Seat Height 15½in/39cm – 20in/51cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07226528
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Cast-iron screw mechanism and collar: height adjustment typical of early twentieth-century offices.
Four splayed legs socketed into an iron hub: stable base for swivelling.
Shaped saddle seat: carved from solid oak boards to fit the sitter.
Curved back rail with shaped slats: supportive woodwork made for daily desk use.

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
72cm (28.35")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA889504
Dealers Internal Reference
1372
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Description
This Oak Revolving Office Desk Chair With Wooden Seat has plenty of stylish practicality.
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Made from Oak that has mellowed to a gorgeous light colour, meaning that it will work in both a traditional, as well as a contemporary décor.
Andros Antiques
fig 1. An antique solid oak revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with vertical slats, shaped wooden seat, integrated armrests, and a cast iron swivel mechanism mounted on a four-star base.
fig 1. Oak Revolving Office Desk Chair with Wooden Seat

The substantial mechanism allows the chair to swivel as well as being height adjustable over a good range. The generous dished seat along with the good-sized arm, mean that this is a very comfortable chair to be either productive of contemplative in.

Circa 1920s

Dimensions

Width 23in/59cm

Depth 24in/61cm

Height 28½in/72cm – 33in/84cm

Seat Height 15½in/39cm – 20in/51cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Oak Revolving Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 07226528
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Cast-iron screw mechanism and collar: height adjustment typical of early twentieth-century offices.
Four splayed legs socketed into an iron hub: stable base for swivelling.
Shaped saddle seat: carved from solid oak boards to fit the sitter.
Curved back rail with shaped slats: supportive woodwork made for daily desk use.

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
72cm (28.35")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA889504
Dealers Internal Ref
1372
Andros Antiques
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Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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Archive I An antique solid oak revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with vertical slats, shaped wooden seat, integrated armrests, and a cast iron swivel mechanism mounted on a four-star base.

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An antique solid oak revolving desk chair featuring a curved backrest with vertical slats, shaped wooden seat, integrated armrests, and a cast iron swivel mechanism mounted on a four-star base.
Oak Revolving Office Desk Chair With Wooden Seat
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Cast Iron
  • ColourGolden Oak
  • MotifsSlatted backrest, Cast iron swivel mechanism, Shaped wooden seat, Splayed quadrupedal base
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This Edwardian revolving office desk chair originates from the 1920 period. The piece combines a light golden oak timber construction with a dark cast iron swivel mechanism and a quadrupedal base. Notable details include a curved backrest with vertical slats, integrated armrests, and a shaped wooden seat. Natural wear and the mellowed grain pattern are visible across the surfaces. The sizing is 72 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. Suitable for use in a home study, library, or traditional office space, the swivel and height-adjustable functions offer practical positioning at a desk. The generous dished seat and supportive armrests provide a comfortable seating experience for working or reading. The combination of warm oak and industrial metal hardware coordinates easily with various interior settings while maintaining its period character.

FAQs

Developing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, revolving desk chairs were engineered for commercial and study environments, featuring a central iron screw or spring mechanism that permitted 360-degree rotation and height adjustment.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with heavy cast iron internal gears, tension springs, and splayed legs for structural stability.

Authentic examples feature heavy cast iron mechanisms, often stamped with patent dates or maker marks, along with solid wood joinery, hand-fitted slats, and natural wear around the base and armrests.

An antique oak desk chair contrasts effectively with modern minimalist writing desks, adding warmth, historical character, and tactile texture to a home office or library setting.

The oak components should be dusted regularly and polished with beeswax to preserve the original finish, while the cast iron mechanism requires occasional lubrication with light machine oil to ensure smooth operation.
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