Name: Pair of Early 20th Century Oak Desk Chairs by Simpoles of Manchester
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1080946
Price: 350 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Christopher Pye Antiques

Sold 15 October 2025 · Christopher Pye Antiques

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Description

Pair of early 20th century oak desk chairs by Simpoles of Manchester - Liverpool and stoke on Trent.

See pic one slight split to rear of fan spindle. Need a wax. Sturdy.

Declaration

Christopher Pye Antiques has dated these Antique Oak Desk Chairs to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1080946

Dealers Notes

Please call 07919168203 to talk about any item. We are near Stamford Lincolnshire - PE9 4HB. Much more in stock in period barn.

Description

Pair of early 20th century oak desk chairs by Simpoles of Manchester - Liverpool and stoke on Trent.

See pic one slight split to rear of fan spindle. Need a wax. Sturdy.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Pye Antiques has dated these Antique Oak Desk Chairs to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1080946

About the Dealer

Christopher Pye Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2023

Fine & country period furniture, architectural, decorative, garden. Fresh stock with integrity.

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Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSpindle back, Contoured wooden seat, Curved armrests, Cabriole front legs

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Early 20th-century office chairs from British makers typically feature robust solid timber construction, ergonomic considerations such as contoured wooden seats, and commercial-grade durability designed for municipal or corporate environments.

These pieces were constructed predominantly from solid oak using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon, often featuring steam-bent components for backrests and spindle arrangements for structural support.

Authenticity is identified through patination of the wood, makers stamps or brass badges, traditional hand-cut joinery, and wear patterns consistent with heavy commercial usage from the period.

They can be integrated as functional desk seating in contemporary home offices or used as occasional accent chairs in living spaces to introduce warmth, texture, and historical contrast.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying appropriate natural waxes to nourish the wood finish.