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French Swivel Armchair
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French Swivel Armchair

19th century
Sold 13 August 2025 · Brookside Antiques
This “French Swivel Armchair” found a buyer.

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Description

Here we have for sale today this wonderful and very unusual late 19th Century lady's swivel armchair.

Dating 1880 ish and all made in oak, having this wonderful carved show-frame.

Standing on these carved cabriole legs, with carved arms and top rail. Original cane seat and newly re-upholstered in this gold brocade type fabric and trimmed in a matching braid, a supplementary seat cushion also fitted. Seat Height 55cm

Original polish and polish its a lovely oak colour (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints, with NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, FREE delivery available England and Wales for the asking price, with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this French Swivel Armchair to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA895130
Dealers Internal Reference
00569
Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description
Here we have for sale today this wonderful and very unusual late 19th Century lady's swivel armchair.

Dating 1880 ish and all made in oak, having this wonderful carved show-frame.

Standing on these carved cabriole legs, with carved arms and top rail.

“
Original cane seat and newly re-upholstered in this gold brocade type fabric and trimmed in a matching braid, a supplementary seat cushion also fitted.
Brookside Antiques

Seat Height 55cm

fig 1. A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric.
fig 1. French Swivel Armchair

Original polish and polish its a lovely oak colour (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints, with NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 2. A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric.
fig 2. French Swivel Armchair

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric.
fig 3. French Swivel Armchair

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric.
fig 4. French Swivel Armchair

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, FREE delivery available England and Wales for the asking price, with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric.
fig 5. French Swivel Armchair

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this French Swivel Armchair to the 1880s.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA895130
Dealers Internal Ref
00569
Brookside Antiques
Brookside Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric. View II
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Archive XXI A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric. View XXI
Archive XXII A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric. View XXII
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Telephone 07851 385 634
Location
Brook Farm
Gauntons Bank
Norbury (Near Whitchurch)
Shropshire
SY13 4HY
United Kingdom

by appointment only
Verified Since Mar 2018
Items For Sale 160
Items Sold 922
Brookside Antiques
Brookside Antiques
Verified Since Mar 2018
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Location: Brook Farm, Gauntons Bank, Norbury (Near Whitchurch), Shropshire, SY13 4HY, United Kingdom, , by appointment only
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A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric.
French Swivel Armchair
Ref: SA895130
A carved wooden French swivel armchair featuring a rounded upholstered backrest and a cushioned seat covered in pale yellow patterned fabric.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Upholstery Fabric, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Scroll carved crest, Studded trim, Fluted arms
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

Swivel mechanisms in seating date back to the late 18th century, with variants adapted into French salon and boudoir chairs during the 19th century to allow users to pivot easily in vanity or desk settings.

These chairs typically feature a carved hardwood frame, such as walnut or beech, paired with traditional horsehair or cotton stuffing, coil springs, and hand-tacked upholstery.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing, traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon, and age-appropriate oxidisation and wear to the timber frame and internal mechanism.

This piece works effectively as a functional desk chair or a decorative accent seating option in a study or bedroom, contrasting cleanly against contemporary minimalist furnishings.

Maintain the timber using appropriate beeswax or polish, protect the upholstery from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and service the swivel mechanism gently with suitable lubricants.
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