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C1920s Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Adjustable Desk Armchair
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C1920s Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Adjustable Desk Armchair

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 October 2024 · Leeds Antiques
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Description

A 1920's, height adjustable, swivel, mahogany framed and leather upholstered desk armchair. This solid mahogany framed armchair features an ergonomically shaped back with broad and wide curved top rail with attractive figuring, over sculpted slender slats. The upholstered burgundy coloured leather hide seat is trimmed with brass tacks. The seat is supported by the height adjustable, tilting and swivelling, patented mechanism. From which protrudes four legs on ceramic and iron castors.

The mechanism adjusts for height by way of a wheel, and the tilt springs tighten by way of a wheel to restrict the level of incline, The chair freely swivels on the mechanism.

In good condition, reupholstered, serviced, cleaned and waxed, all working and ready for use.

Dimensions:

This chair measures approximately 93.5 cm (36.75") tall currently, at which the seat height is approximately 48 cm (19"). The height can then be adjusted up a further 0.75 cm (0.25") and down 2.5 cm (1"), and therefore adjusts the overall and seat heights accordingly.

The chair width is approximately 59.5 cm (23.5") at the widest point on the arms, and has a depth of 59 cm (23.25"). The seat width is 48 cm (19") between the arms, and 43.5 cm (17.25") deep from the front edge to the back upright.

Condition:

Please see the pictures for details of the items condition. - This chair is in a very good overall condition. There are some marks and blemishes on the frame, across the back, legs and arm supports, though all are well polished in. There is a small notch at the bottom of the top rail in back missing, possibly a knot in the timber. The seat has been reupholstered, in hand-dyed leather hide, in the traditional method. The mechanism has been fully serviced and works well, with all aspects functioning. The chair has been cleaned and waxed and is very much ready for use. - As with all vintage & antique furniture there will be signs of use, marks, wear & tear, etc.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93.5cm (36.81")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Leeds Antiques has dated this Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089261
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Description
A 1920's, height adjustable, swivel, mahogany framed and leather upholstered desk armchair.
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This solid mahogany framed armchair features an ergonomically shaped back with broad and wide curved top rail with attractive figuring, over sculpted slender slats.
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The upholstered burgundy coloured leather hide seat is trimmed with brass tacks. The seat is supported by the height adjustable, tilting and swivelling, patented mechanism. From which protrudes four legs on ceramic and iron castors.

fig 1. An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors.
fig 1. C1920s Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Adjustable Desk Armchair

The mechanism adjusts for height by way of a wheel, and the tilt springs tighten by way of a wheel to restrict the level of incline, The chair freely swivels on the mechanism.

In good condition, reupholstered, serviced, cleaned and waxed, all working and ready for use.

fig 2. An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors.
fig 2. C1920s Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Adjustable Desk Armchair

Dimensions:

This chair measures approximately 93.5 cm (36.75") tall currently, at which the seat height is approximately 48 cm (19"). The height can then be adjusted up a further 0.75 cm (0.25") and down 2.5 cm (1"), and therefore adjusts the overall and seat heights accordingly.

fig 3. An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors.
fig 3. C1920s Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Adjustable Desk Armchair

The chair width is approximately 59.5 cm (23.5") at the widest point on the arms, and has a depth of 59 cm (23.25"). The seat width is 48 cm (19") between the arms, and 43.5 cm (17.25") deep from the front edge to the back upright.

fig 4. An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors.
fig 4. C1920s Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Adjustable Desk Armchair

Condition:

Please see the pictures for details of the items condition. - This chair is in a very good overall condition. There are some marks and blemishes on the frame, across the back, legs and arm supports, though all are well polished in. There is a small notch at the bottom of the top rail in back missing, possibly a knot in the timber. The seat has been reupholstered, in hand-dyed leather hide, in the traditional method. The mechanism has been fully serviced and works well, with all aspects functioning. The chair has been cleaned and waxed and is very much ready for use. - As with all vintage & antique furniture there will be signs of use, marks, wear & tear, etc.

Height
93.5cm (36.81")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Leeds Antiques has dated this Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089261
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Archive I An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

C1920s Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Adjustable Desk Armchair

Archive II An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XI
Archive XII An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XII
Archive XIII An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XIV
Archive XV An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XV
Archive XVI An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XVI
Archive XVII An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XVII
Archive XVIII An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XVIII
Archive XIX An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XIX
Archive XX An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XX
Archive XXI An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XXI
Archive XXII An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XXII
Archive XXIII An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XXIII
Archive XXIV An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XXIV
Archive XXV An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XXV
Archive XXVI An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors. View XXVI
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An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors.
C1920s Mahogany Leather Upholstered Swivel Adjustable Desk Armchair
Ref: SA1089261
An early 20th-century mahogany swivel desk chair featuring a curved spindle back, brown leather upholstered seat with tack trim, and a four-legged cast iron base with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOffice Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Cast Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Curved crest rail, Leather upholstered seat, Cast iron swivel base
  • SizeH 93.5 cm (37 in) x W 59.5 cm (23 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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Swivel desk chairs gained prominence during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as offices modernised, incorporating ergonomic height adjustments and caster wheels to facilitate movement for clerical workers and executives.

These chairs typically feature solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, steam-bent wooden backrests, cast iron swivel and height-adjustment mechanisms, and upholstered leather seats secured with brass tack detailing.

Authentic period pieces display cast iron mechanical components with threaded spindles, patent markings, hand-cut joinery, genuine leather upholstery showing natural patina, and wear patterns consistent with age.

Pairing this traditional task chair with a contemporary minimalist desk creates a balanced study space, contrasting clean modern lines with the rich texture of aged wood and leather.

Maintain the wood with high-quality beeswax to prevent drying, nourish the leather periodically with specialised conditioning balms, and avoid placing the chair near direct heat sources or strong sunlight.
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