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Antique Victorian Desk / Office Chair

19th century
Sold 30 June 2025 · Brookside Antiques
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Description

Here we have for sale today this Late Victorian Desk chair or Office chair.

Dating 1900 ish and all made in solid oak, standing on these turned legs with stretchers, having this wrapped around top rail to include the back rest and incorporated arm with supports, Also fitted with this padded and upholstered seat newly reupholstered in this green leather seat. Seat Height 49cm

Its been into the workshop for a clean and polish and looks great with this mellow oak colour and a lovely polish.

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & 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, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 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, contact for quotes.

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Captain Chair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA960618
Dealers Internal Reference
00696
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 Late Victorian Desk chair or Office chair.

Dating 1900 ish and all made in solid oak, standing on these turned legs with stretchers, having this wrapped around top rail to include the back rest and incorporated arm with supports, Also fitted with this padded and upholstered seat newly reupholstered in this green leather seat. Seat Height 49cm

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Its been into the workshop for a clean and polish and looks great with this mellow oak colour and a lovely polish.
Brookside Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian oak office chair featuring a curved spindle back, scroll arms, and a green leather upholstered seat pad.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Desk / Office Chair

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & 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. An antique Victorian oak office chair featuring a curved spindle back, scroll arms, and a green leather upholstered seat pad.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Desk / Office Chair

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. An antique Victorian oak office chair featuring a curved spindle back, scroll arms, and a green leather upholstered seat pad.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Desk / Office Chair

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. An antique Victorian oak office chair featuring a curved spindle back, scroll arms, and a green leather upholstered seat pad.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Desk / Office Chair

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 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. An antique Victorian oak office chair featuring a curved spindle back, scroll arms, and a green leather upholstered seat pad.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Desk / Office Chair

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)

fig 6. An antique Victorian oak office chair featuring a curved spindle back, scroll arms, and a green leather upholstered seat pad.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Desk / Office Chair

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, contact for quotes.

Date of Manufacture

Brookside Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Captain Chair to the Victorian era.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA960618
Dealers Internal Ref
00696
Brookside Antiques
Brookside Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brookside Antiques Profile Page

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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 157
Items Sold 925
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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An antique Victorian oak office chair featuring a curved spindle back, scroll arms, and a green leather upholstered seat pad.
Antique Victorian Desk / Office Chair
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An antique Victorian oak office chair featuring a curved spindle back, scroll arms, and a green leather upholstered seat pad.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOffice Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Scroll arms, Turned legs, Upholstered seat pad
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

An antique captains chair is a low-backed armchair traditionally used in offices, libraries, and studies during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often characterised by a curved backrest supported by spindles and scroll arms.

These chairs are predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently paired with upholstered leather or faux-leather seat pads for enhanced comfort.

Authentic pieces typically feature period-appropriate joinery such as dovetailing or mortise and tenon, genuine patination on the wood, traditional fixings, and wear consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

Pairing a traditional wooden armchair with a sleek, minimalist modern desk creates a striking juxtaposition that adds warmth, character, and historical depth to a workspace.

Keep the wood nourished with appropriate beeswax or furniture polish and condition the leather periodically with a specialist cream to prevent cracking, while avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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