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What are bobbin turned legs?
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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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English Oak Bobbin Corner Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb oversized Victorian bobbin corner chair in oak with a freshly upholstered calico seat cushion.
Category
Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Corner Chairs
Materials
Calico, Oak
Pair Of Early C20th French Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of Early C20th French bobbin corner chairs.
Gorgeous turned oak and patterned rush seat chaises de cheminée.
Category
Vintage 1920s Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$1,459 / set
19th Century English Bobbin Corner Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th Century English bobbin leg corner chair with rush seat is a lovely example of proper situational seating!
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Antique Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chairs, English 1900
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique corner chair in solid wood, likely beech, with a dark stained finish.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Antique Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chair, English 1900
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique corner chair in solid wood, likely beech, with a dark stained finish.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair English 19thC Beech Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
Pair English 19thC Beech Bobbin Corner Chairs
sku 2189
W41 x D41.5 x H74.5 cm
Seat height 41 cm
Weight 5Kg
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$3,971 / set