Lot 44: Antique Oak Swivel Desk Armchair

An antique swivel office desk armchair, constructed from solid oak and dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The chair features a continuous, curved crest rail with scrolled terminals, supported by two out-swept armrests with visible dowel joinery. The backrest is designed with five shaped vertical slats that converge towards the base. The solid oak seat is contoured for ergonomic comfort and exhibits a prominent quarter-sawn grain pattern. It is mounted on a central pedestal with a cast iron or steel swivel and tilt mechanism, supported by a four-point base with splayed legs, each fitted with a small caster.