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Good Late Victorian Revolving Desk Armchair.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
for sale €398     $432
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Good Late Victorian Revolving Desk Armchair.

19th century
Description

Victorian revolving desk armchair.

All solid and sound.

Seat height 47 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Revolving Desk Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA943967
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Description
Victorian revolving desk armchair.

All solid and sound.

Seat height 47 cms.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Revolving Desk Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA943967
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A late Victorian reddish-brown mahogany revolving desk armchair featuring a curved backrest with a pierced splat and a solid wooden seat resting on a swivel base.
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Good late Victorian revolving desk armchair.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian reddish-brown mahogany revolving desk armchair featuring a curved backrest with a pierced splat and a solid wooden seat resting on a swivel base.
Good late Victorian revolving desk armchair.
Ref: SA943967
A late Victorian reddish-brown mahogany revolving desk armchair featuring a curved backrest with a pierced splat and a solid wooden seat resting on a swivel base.
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Late Victorian revolving desk chairs emerged in the late nineteenth century to support mechanized office environments. These pieces integrated iron or steel swivel mechanisms beneath traditional timber frames, offering full rotational movement for desk work.

These chairs were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, walnut, or beech. The rotating movement relies on a central cast iron threaded column or tension spring assembly secured beneath the wooden seat.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast iron mechanical components beneath the seat, hand-finished joinery, and wear around the armrests and feet. Stamped patent numbers or makers marks are frequently visible on the metal mechanism.

Place the timber chair beside a sleek modern desk or a simple steel-framed table to create a balanced contrast in a home office or study. Pairing dark wood tones with light neutral floor coverings emphasizes the architectural silhouette of the chair.

Keep the timber surfaces clean by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax periodically. The mechanical swivel base requires occasional cleaning to remove dust buildup and light lubrication with machine oil to maintain smooth rotation.
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