How do I date a bobbin turned chair?

Dating relies on identifying the timber species, joinery methods, and the style of the turning. Seventeenth century examples typically employ heavy joined oak with hand carved elements, while nineteenth century revival pieces show machine turned uniformity and softer secondary woods. Examining the underside of the seat and the wear patterns on the foot rails provides further clues to the age of the piece.

Are bobbin chairs comfortable for daily use?

Most antique examples function well for seating, particularly versions equipped with upholstered pads, cane panels, or supportive armrests. Dining chairs and side chairs offer an upright posture suited to table use. Rocking chairs and armchairs provide a more relaxed seat, though the rigid wooden spindles behind the back require a cushion for extended sitting.

How should I care for rush and cane seats?

Rush and cane require stable indoor humidity to prevent the natural fibres from drying out and snapping. Light dusting with a soft brush keeps the weave clean without damaging the material. Applying a damp cloth to cane occasionally helps maintain its elasticity, while rush benefits from avoiding excessive moisture.

What is the difference between Jacobean and Victorian bobbin chairs?

Seventeenth century Jacobean chairs feature heavy, hand turned oak with patinated surfaces resulting from centuries of use. They often take the form of wainscot chairs or joined back stools with simple, robust frames. Victorian revival pieces from the nineteenth century reproduce these earlier forms using mechanized lathes, sometimes employing lighter woods like birch or applying simulated rosewood finishes.

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When you search for bobbin back chair, you find seating defined by distinctive spool turned woodwork that spans centuries of craftsmanship.

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Pair of Swedish Turned Chairs

From Rumble Antiques

£1,200

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18th century

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Antique 18th Century Bobbin Oak Armchair

From Penderyn Antiques

£750

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18th century

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Pair of Side Chairs

From D J Green Antiques

£280

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17th century

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Pair of 17th Century Lancashire Chairs

From Holmes Antiques

£1,250

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1900 - 1920

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Set of Six Derbyshire Style Oak Chairs

From witchantiques.com

£975

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17th century

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A Pair of 17th Century Upholstered Back Stools

From Oliveri Antiques Ltd

£2,200

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1900 - 1920

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Superb Set Six Oak Dining Chairs

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£995

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19th century

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Victorian Gothic Chair

From Michael Youll Antiques

£400

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19th century

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19th Century Bobbin Chair

From Dean Antiques Ltd

£1,250

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19th century

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Antique Oak Turners Chair

From Jane Short Antiques

£645

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The listings on this site demonstrate that bobbin turning appears across diverse forms, including daybeds, rocking chairs, and dining sets spanning the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries.

17th century

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17th Century Oak Lancashire Chair.

From Dickinsons Antiques

£650

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19th century

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Oak Jacobean Style Arm Chair

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£695

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19th century

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Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs

From London City Antiques

£995

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19th century

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Set of Four Oak & Leather Dining Chairs

From Affordable Old Furniture

£250

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17th century

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17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair

From Shaun King Antiques

£1,650

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Victorian Walnut Gothic Revival Armchairs

From FB Antiques

£1,250

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Bobbin Back Chair

Pair of Swedish Turned Chairs

Antique 18th Century Bobbin Oak Armchair

Pair of Side Chairs

Pair of 17th Century Lancashire Chairs

Set of Six Derbyshire Style Oak Chairs

A Pair of 17th Century Upholstered Back Stools

Superb Set Six Oak Dining Chairs

Victorian Gothic Chair

19th Century Bobbin Chair

Antique Oak Turners Chair

17th Century Oak Lancashire Chair.

Oak Jacobean Style Arm Chair

Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Oak Hall Chairs

Set of Four Oak & Leather Dining Chairs

17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Walnut Gothic Revival Armchairs

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