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What style is a spool chair?

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What style is a spool chair?
Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Set of 4 spool chairs in walnut, upholstery replaced, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique and rare set of 4 walnut chairs, hand-carved with spool type, green/blue upholstery
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Armchair Pair, Folk Art Spool Chairs, Circa 1920s -1930s
Located in Southbury, CT
A pair of folk art armchairs crafted from maple wooden rods or spools used in the textile industry
Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Unusual Pair of Barrel Back Spool Bobbin Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair barrel back spool/ bobbin chairs from the mid-century. The Spool chair with its
Category

Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Upholstered Pair Spool And Ball Leg Side Chairs, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French pair of side chairs with spool and ball leg design. In the style of Charles Dudouyt
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Brutalist Pine Spool Armchair with Belgian Linen Upholstered Seat
Located in Toronto, CA
A solid pine armchair with spectacularly carved spool arms and tufted Belgian linen seat cushions
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

3rd Quarter 19th Century English Child's Parlor Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
3rd quarter 19th century child's parlor chair, English. Victorian period. Spool-turned frame now
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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