Green Leather Desk Chair 19th Century

Name: Leather Desk Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244693
Price: 925 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Carradale Farm Antiques

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The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom

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A Victorian captains desk chair featuring button-backed green leather upholstery, turned mahogany spindles, brass studding, and front legs on castors.

Leather desk chair

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ObjectDesk Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialLeather, Mahogany, Brass
ColourGreen, Dark Brown
MotifsButton-back upholstery, Turned spindles, Brass studding, Horseshoe crest rail
SizeH 74 cm (29 in)

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Originally designed for maritime use and later adopted in 19th-century offices, these chairs feature a low, curved horseshoe crest rail supported by turned wood spindles above an upholstered seat frame.

Traditional construction relies on solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut for the framework, upholstered with hand-dyed hide leather, horsehair padding, and individual brass tacks.

Authentic examples display hand-turned spindles, original brass or ceramic castors, natural leather patination, hand-tacked studding, and traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery beneath the seat rail.

Position the piece alongside a contemporary timber desk or minimalist office setup to introduce texture, historical contrast, and rich colour tones to a study scheme.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat radiators to prevent dry cracking, apply a specialized leather balm periodically, and polish timber elements with natural beeswax.

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Leather Desk Chair