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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
Category
Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Corner Chairs
Materials
Calico, Oak
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$4,022 / set
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
