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What are bobbin turned legs?

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What are bobbin turned legs?
Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Early 20th Century Cottage Style Bobbin Corner Chairs and Matching Lounge Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic cottage style bobbin corner chairs and matching lounge table in beautifully aged and toned
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Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

20th Century French Oak Bobbin Corner Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A charming early 20th-century French provincial bobbin wood corner chair. It features beautifully
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair 19thC English Oak Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Pair 19thC English Oak Bobbin Corner Chairs Price for the pair sku 1981 W43 x D43 x H66
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Mid Century Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, France, 1940s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

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