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English 19th Century Antique Bobbin Armchair
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English 19th Century Antique Bobbin Armchair

19th century
Sold 5 November 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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English 19th Century Antique Bobbin Armchair

A lovely solid fruit wood antique bobbin armchair, unusual to find in fruit wood which is a beautiful colour. A large ample size and in very good, solid condition. Comes with the upholstered seat

pad and arm rests. Very good quality and well turned, the legs finish on the original castors to all four. English and dating to around 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 100cm (39.68")

Width: 62cm (24.60")

Depth: 74cm (29.37")

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Bobbin Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1176627
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English 19th Century Antique Bobbin Armchair
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A lovely solid fruit wood antique bobbin armchair, unusual to find in fruit wood which is a beautiful colour.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

A large ample size and in very good, solid condition. Comes with the upholstered seat

fig 1. An antique wooden armchair featuring extensive bobbin or spool turning throughout the frame and upholstered seat, arms, and backrest.
fig 1. English 19th Century Antique Bobbin Armchair

pad and arm rests. Very good quality and well turned, the legs finish on the original castors to all four. English and dating to around 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 100cm (39.68")

Width: 62cm (24.60")

Depth: 74cm (29.37")

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Bobbin Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176627
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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English 19th Century Antique Bobbin Armchair

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An antique wooden armchair featuring extensive bobbin or spool turning throughout the frame and upholstered seat, arms, and backrest.
English 19th Century Antique Bobbin Armchair
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An antique wooden armchair featuring extensive bobbin or spool turning throughout the frame and upholstered seat, arms, and backrest.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Upholstery Fabric, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBobbin turning, Spool moulding, Castor feet, Upholstered armrests
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

FAQs

Bobbin-turned furniture features repetitive rounded projections carved on a lathe, a technique that gained popularity in the 17th century during the seventeenth century revival movements and experienced renewed interest in the Victorian era.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like beech, walnut, or oak, utilising lathe-turned components assembled with traditional joinery techniques and upholstered with period-appropriate textiles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned lathe irregularities, period-appropriate joinery such as pegged mortise and tenon joints, genuine patina on the wood surface, and historic wear consistent with age.

An antique bobbin chair provides sculptural texture and can be paired with contemporary minimalist sofas or placed as an accent piece in a neutral room to create visual contrast.

Preservation involves keeping the wooden frame away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying appropriate microcrystalline wax sparingly, and protecting vintage upholstery from moisture and heavy friction.
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