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What are bobbin turned legs?

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What are bobbin turned legs?
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
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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
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Antique Early 1900s English Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, 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
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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

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

Antique 20th Century Set of French Arts Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful seating arrangement of two corner chairs. The chairs were made in solid beechwood
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

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