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Victorian Oak Tilting Office Chair
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Victorian Oak Tilting Office Chair

19th century
Sold 15 October 2025 · The Old Yard
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Description

A Victorian Oak Tilting Office Chair.  Constructed from beautiful solid Golden Oak, this chair dates from around c.1900.  It has lovely shaped arms and the curved back and has a solid top with decorative fretwork beneath.  

The clever mechanism allows the chair to be height adjustable and enables the seat to tilt back whilst in use. 

Manufactured by The Shannon Limited who were furniture makers known for manufacturing and selling office furniture such as desks and chairs.

It would have originally had castors enabling it to swivel but these have been removed at some date.  In a lovely solid condition with minor age related signs of use.

Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this Victorian Oak Office Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA1171555
Dealers Internal Reference
5203
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A Victorian Oak Tilting Office Chair.  Constructed from beautiful solid Golden Oak, this chair dates from around c.1900.
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  It has lovely shaped arms and the curved back and has a solid top with decorative fretwork beneath.
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fig 1. An antique Victorian oak office chair with a curved backrest, spindled splat, shaped wooden seat, and a cast iron mechanical swivel base.
fig 1. Victorian Oak Tilting Office Chair

The clever mechanism allows the chair to be height adjustable and enables the seat to tilt back whilst in use. 

Manufactured by The Shannon Limited who were furniture makers known for manufacturing and selling office furniture such as desks and chairs.

It would have originally had castors enabling it to swivel but these have been removed at some date.  In a lovely solid condition with minor age related signs of use.

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Victorian Oak Office Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171555
Dealers Internal Ref
5203
The Old Yard
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Archive I An antique Victorian oak office chair with a curved backrest, spindled splat, shaped wooden seat, and a cast iron mechanical swivel base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Oak Tilting Office Chair

Archive II An antique Victorian oak office chair with a curved backrest, spindled splat, shaped wooden seat, and a cast iron mechanical swivel base. View II
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An antique Victorian oak office chair with a curved backrest, spindled splat, shaped wooden seat, and a cast iron mechanical swivel base.
Victorian Oak Tilting Office Chair
Ref: SA1171555
An antique Victorian oak office chair with a curved backrest, spindled splat, shaped wooden seat, and a cast iron mechanical swivel base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOffice Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Cast Iron
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsSpindled backrest splat, Curved crest rail, Saddled wooden seat, Cast iron swivel base

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A Victorian swivel office chair is a functional seating design from the late 19th century, featuring a revolving mechanism and adjustable height via a central metal screw to accommodate working at a desk.

These chairs were predominantly built using solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often paired with cast iron mechanical components, swivel bases, and occasionally leather upholstery.

Authentic pieces typically display period-appropriate joinery such as dovetailing or mortise and tenon, heavy cast iron or steel swivel mechanisms with patent stamps, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

This piece can be integrated into a contemporary study or home office as a functional desk chair, contrasting clean modern lines with historic warmth, or used as a standalone accent piece.

Preserve the piece by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, cleaning the wood with a soft, dry cloth, occasionally applying beeswax to nourish the finish, and lightly oiling the metal swivel mechanism to ensure smooth movement.
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