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An Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Heart Shaped Back
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An Oak Swivel Desk Chair with Heart Shaped Back

19th century
Sold by Culvertons
Sold 10 March 2025 · Culvertons
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Description

Swivel desk chairs with heart-shaped decorative designs on their backs always draw favourable attention, especially when they are comfortable, have an appealing warm colour and are in good original condition, like this Late 19th Century oak example. The white porcelain castors appear to be original and are in excellent condition, and the caned seat, which more than likely has been replaced in the last 50 years, is also in very good order. The price includes a simple leather buttoned squab cushion (the colour to be chosen by the buyer). This attractive chair has been sensitively restored and is now ready for another 140 years of use. The measurement from floor to seat is 44.5 cm (without cushion).

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Culvertons has dated this Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA933396
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Swivel desk chairs with heart-shaped decorative designs on their backs always draw favourable attention, especially when they are comfortable, have an appealing warm colour and are in good original condition, like this Late 19th Century oak example.
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The white porcelain castors appear to be original and are in excellent condition, and the caned seat, which more than likely has been replaced in the last 50 years, is also in very good order.
Culvertons

The price includes a simple leather buttoned squab cushion (the colour to be chosen by the buyer). This attractive chair has been sensitively restored and is now ready for another 140 years of use. The measurement from floor to seat is 44.5 cm (without cushion).

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Culvertons has dated this Oak Swivel Desk Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA933396
Culvertons
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013
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Archive I An antique oak swivel desk chair with a cane seat, curved arms, and a heart-shaped cutout on the backrest. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Telephone 0777 542 6867 or 01306 770212
Location
42 A West Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/culvertons
Verified Since Dec 2013
Items For Sale 49
Items Sold 316
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An antique oak swivel desk chair with a cane seat, curved arms, and a heart-shaped cutout on the backrest.
An oak swivel desk chair with heart shaped back
Ref: SA933396
An antique oak swivel desk chair with a cane seat, curved arms, and a heart-shaped cutout on the backrest.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOffice Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Cane, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHeart-shaped cutout, Cane seat, Curved armrests, Swivel mechanism with castors
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Swivel chairs gained popularity during the Victorian era, particularly for office and library use, as mechanisation allowed for greater mobility and ergonomic comfort for working professionals.

These chairs are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like oak or mahogany, featuring mortise and tenon joinery, cane or wood-panelled seats, and cast iron or brass mechanical swivel mechanisms mounted on castors.

Authenticity can be determined by examining the patination of the wood, hand-cut screws, the construction of the under-seat swivel mechanism, and signs of wear consistent with age.

An antique wooden chair can be paired with a sleek, contemporary writing desk to create a contrasting focal point that adds historical character and textural warmth to a workspace.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically, avoid placing the chair near direct heat sources to prevent timber cracking, and gently clean cane seats with a damp cloth.
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