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Superb Victorian Pokerwork Spinning or Sewing Stool
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Superb Victorian Pokerwork Spinning or Sewing Stool

19th century
Sold 10 October 2024 · Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Description

Here is a beautiful and extremely handsome Victorian Pokerwork (or Pyrography to give it its posh name!) spinning or sewing stool, made from Fruitwood.

The seat has a heraldic and Celtic influenced trio of intertwined lions, wrought into the pale wood by the use of heated tools or 'pokers'. The back of the chair continues in the same style with two mythological creatures - winged, ferocious and with fishes tails leading up to a blindfolded lion above the lifting handle.

The chair stands 85cm tall, 30cm wide and 39cm deep and is in excellent condition. There are the usual surface marks to be expected of a piece of this age, but as i hope the photographs show it looks fantastic and would work brilliantly in any style of home whether traditional or modern.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can offer any more information or photographs.

I offer free postage in the UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Victorian Pokerwork Spinning Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA1028649
Description
Here is a beautiful and extremely handsome Victorian Pokerwork (or Pyrography to give it its posh name!) spinning or sewing stool, made from Fruitwood.
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The seat has a heraldic and Celtic influenced trio of intertwined lions, wrought into the pale wood by the use of heated tools or 'pokers'.
Vicky Thomas Antiques

The back of the chair continues in the same style with two mythological creatures - winged, ferocious and with fishes tails leading up to a blindfolded lion above the lifting handle.

fig 1. An antique Victorian wooden spinning chair featuring detailed pyrography illustrations of heraldic lions and mythical beasts across its seat and upright backrest.
fig 1. Superb Victorian Pokerwork Spinning or Sewing Stool

The chair stands 85cm tall, 30cm wide and 39cm deep and is in excellent condition. There are the usual surface marks to be expected of a piece of this age, but as i hope the photographs show it looks fantastic and would work brilliantly in any style of home whether traditional or modern.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can offer any more information or photographs.

I offer free postage in the UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Victorian Pokerwork Spinning Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1028649
Vicky Thomas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Vicky Thomas Antiques
Telephone 07718 101220
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Manchester
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vickythomasantiques
Verified Since Feb 2022
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An antique Victorian wooden spinning chair featuring detailed pyrography illustrations of heraldic lions and mythical beasts across its seat and upright backrest.
SUPERB VICTORIAN POKERWORK SPINNING or SEWING STOOL
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An antique Victorian wooden spinning chair featuring detailed pyrography illustrations of heraldic lions and mythical beasts across its seat and upright backrest.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBeech, Ash
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPyrography lion illustrations, Hexagonal seat, Turned legs, Pierced handgrip
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

A pokerwork spinning chair is a low, single-person seat featuring decorative designs burnt into the wood using heated metal points, a technique popular during the Victorian era for domestic interiors.

These items were typically constructed from domestic hardwoods such as beech, sycamore, or ash, providing a pale, smooth surface ideal for pyrography detailing.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-burnt scorching with natural tonal variations, tool marks, and period-appropriate joinery such as pegged or wedged tenons, distinguishing them from modern reproductions.

Position the piece as an occasional accent in a study or corner, allowing the intricate wooden artwork to serve as a textural focal point against neutral walls.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the wood and burnt details from moisture and fading.
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