Antique Dutch Bobbin Corner Chair in Oak, 1890s

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Antique Dutch corner chair / bench in turned wood with bulrush seat (c. 1890s)

Striking antique Dutch turned-wood corner bench/chair … Read more Antique Dutch corner chair / bench in turned wood with bulrush seat (c. 1890s)

Striking antique Dutch turned-wood corner bench/chair from the Netherlands, crafted in solid oak with a hand-woven bulrush (rush) seat. The fully bobbin-turned / spool-turned posts and rails create a richly sculptural, decorative silhouette—a piece that reads as functional seating and artisanal object at once, perfect for farmhouse, country, rustic, cottagecore, wabi-sabi, and eclectic interiors.

This highly decorative style—often called spool furniture / reel furniture / bobbin furniture—has roots in late 17th-century European turning traditions, when specialist woodturners produced densely turned elements to embellish domestic furniture. The result is a tactile, rhythmic surface and strong graphic presence that pairs beautifully with both antique folk décor and modern minimalist spaces as a contrast piece.

A characterful antique folk / farmhouse piece with warm patina—ideal as a hall chair, bedroom chair, entryway accent, reading nook chair, or rustic cottage / country interior statement.

Condition: Good antique/vintage condition with age-related wear and surface marks consistent with use; sturdy and stable, retaining its original structure. See less