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Early 18th-C. English Oak Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
decorated apron and drawer front. Supported on hand-turned bobbin-stop legs and stretcher. Finished on
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English William and Mary Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Swiss Pinewood Hall or Dining Table, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
vertical stretchers below the top as well a full horizontal box stretcher, the bobbin turned legs ending in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Louis XIII Center Tables

Materials

Pine

Pair of Wood Stools in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 1940s stools in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Three dark carved bobbin wood legs
Category

Mid-20th Century French Stools

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Rare Early 19th Century Scottish Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
crest over bobbin turned spindles, the bow arms over shallow saddled seat standing on bobbin turned legs
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Ash, Birch

Child-Size French Chair
Located in Houston, TX
and tenon joints. Almost bobbin-style turned legs and stretcher. Dates to the late 19th century and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Traditional Design Side Table, Portugal, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
refinished. Bobbin and turned legs and stretchers. Traditional carved design apron. Two functioning
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Palisander, Walnut

French Carved Wood Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood back and seat with ring detailing and bobbin wood legs. Original dark wood finish. Perfect as a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th C. English Spindle Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
. Nicely figured elm top on faceted column shaft ending in four bobbin turned legs. Striking and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Tables

Materials

Oak

Walnut Reclining Armchair, France circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
Walnut reclining armchair France circa 1780 Newly upholstered, with bobbin turned legs and
Category

Antique 1780s European Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Charles II Period English Oak Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
molded apron standing on egg bobbin turned legs joined by an assortment of high and low stretchers giving
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Pair of English Side Tables
Located in High Point, NC
, following down to two shelves, the top shelf of which is divided and supported on hand turned bobbin shelf
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

English Oak Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
drawer front over rail and legs with applied bosses, the legs with bobbin and block turning joined by
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Console Tables

Materials

Oak

French 18th c. Walnut Coaching Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rarely seen round bobbin turned leg folding gateleg walnut 18th c. French table referred to as a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine Charles II English Oak Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
molded drawer on bobbin turned legs joined by desirable high turned stretcher, over box stretcher and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Console Tables

Materials

Oak

James II Oak Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
drawer, standing on bobbin and reel turned legs joined by box stretcher and standing on original turned
Category

Antique 1680s English Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Spanish Carved Oak Office Desk Writing Sofa Side Table Catalan Iron
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ ~”Bobbin turned” legs on all sides, with bobbin turned side stretchers and a full length shaped iron
Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 20th Century Olive Wood Jerusalem Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
various layers of stringing in exotic woods, with solid olive wood outer edge. Standing on 3 bobbin
Category

20th Century Israeli Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Olive

Antique Jacobean Carved Walnut Side Table Nightstand w Copper Lining, C. 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
1920sth century Jacobean Revival carved walnut side table, with carved and bobbin turned legs and
Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Night Stands

Materials

Metal, Copper

A Late Georgian Period Mahogany and Greek Key Inlaid Sideboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
, one hidden below, with geometric band inlays as well as a lower greek key border, supported by bobbin
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
drawer front and hand-turned bobbin shaped legs. The legs are joined by simple stretchers and the table
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Mid-20th Century Birch Nest of Tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
form a tight nest. Dark stained birch to reflect the colour of mahogany. Supported by bobbin turned
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

Materials

Birch

Set of 4 mid 20th century birch nest of tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
a tight nest.  Dark stained birch to reflect the colour of mahogany.  Supported by bobbin turned
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Birch

Set of 4 mid 20th century birch nest of tables
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
a tight nest.  Dark stained birch to reflect the colour of mahogany.  Supported by bobbin turned
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...

Materials

Birch

French Louis Philippe Period 13.5’ Walnut Table de Drapier, 2nd quarter 19th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
top with breadboard ends above a conforming case housing one locking drawer, the top raised on bobbin
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight Baroque Style Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
upholstered backs and seats over bobbin turned legs and stretchers, of pegged construction and having bold
Category

Antique 19th Century British Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Muslin

19th Century Jacobean Side Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This gorgeous Jacobean side table has a beautiful rich finish and bobbin turned leg. The drawer
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Bentwood

Arts and Crafts Gothic Oak Side Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
detailed carved lions paw feet and elegant bobbin turned legs, the table has an under tier and square top
Category

Antique 1880s Gothic Side Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Library Table or Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
trestle style base with gracefully curved iron supports. The bobbin spool turned legs are slightly canted
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Iron

17th Century English Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
decoration. Legs are bobbin turned and joined by stretchers, worn with age. Raised on turned feet. Nibble on
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Oak Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
beautifully carved eagles in the centers. In the alpine style with bobbin turned splayed legs. Deep and rich
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

William and Mary Period Chest on Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
over two drawers surrounded by half round moldings, the lower frame with single drawer over bobbin and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Baroque Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
rake, over square upholstered seats, the front bobbin turned legs joined by turned stretchers, standing
Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Oak Side Table with Single Drawer
Located in High Point, NC
piece is supported on hand-turned bobbin and block legs and are joined by stretchers. Raised on double
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th-c. Pair of English Window Seats
Located in High Point, NC
beveled and gadrooned edges on three sides. The arms are hand turned bobbin design, and the legs are
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Very Unusual Black and Gilt Lacquer Side Table
Located in London, GB
fabric inspired border is decorated with further gilt foliage and chinoiseries. The bobbin turned legs
Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

19th Century French Draw Leaf Table
Located in High Point, NC
banded panels, following down to a simple apron and supported on hand-turned bobbin pattern legs, joined
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of Victorian Mahogany Jockey Scales by W T Avery
Located in Cheshire, GB
original engraved period weights, standing on bobbin turned legs with brass caps and castors. Dimensions
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

18th Century French Fruitwood Serving Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
, supported on four bold bobbin turned legs united with side and central stretcher, circa 1780.  
Category

Antique 1780s French Serving Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Baroque Style Relief Carved French Writing Table Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
that the piece can be floated in the room. Bobbin turned legs are joined by a turned box stretcher
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Armchairs in Manner of Henri Jacob (d. 1824)
By Peter Marino
Located in New York, US
woven leather upholstered and padded seats, and bobbin turns legs with toupe feet. Each in very good
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century English Oak Sideboards
Located in High Point, NC
bobbin type design. The legs are joined by a lower shelf, which has a banded base.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Barley Twist Side Table With Checker Board Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
table is raised on barley twist legs with bobbin side stretchers. The richness of the finish and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved French Oak Inlaid Writing Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
allover which makes this table freestanding. Standing on bobbin turned legs, circa 1870. Height: 30
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid 20th Century Swedish Birch Lamp Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
room or hall. Scalloped shaped rectangular top, supported by 4 bobbin turned leg, united by a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

18th Century English Oak Sideboard with Painted Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
and supported on hand turned bobbin shaped legs, joined by simple stretchers and raised on hand turned
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Walnut Draper s Table
Located in Cirencester, GB
walnut with a few knocks and scrapes, it's not pristine which we love - its shows its age... bobbin
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Serving Tables

Materials

Walnut

Exceedingly Rare 17th Century Octagonal Cricket Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare and fine 17th Century octagonal cricket table, the elm top with applied edge over three bobbin
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Side Tables

Materials

Elm

18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Walnut Two Drawer Table
Located in Milford, NH
hardware, pegged construction, bobbin turned legs, and strong base stretchers. Dates to the 18th century in
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late Victorian Pair of Oak Antique Hall Chairs
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
tapering of the bobbin turned legs, the stop ended chamfers to the rails and the quarter sawn English oak
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Mahogany Side Table with Drawer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
turned, bobbin-shaped legs in dark espresso patina are muscular and proportional to the overall scale of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique English Carved Bench Stool End Table Square Display Stand Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
, British “bobbin” turned legs as well as bobbin turned cross stretchers and a center turned finial complete
Category

Early 20th Century British Renaissance Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Yew Side Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
identical size. The table is raised on very finely turned legs with bobbin turning and additional mouldings
Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Yew

A Pair of Bold and Architectural Aesthetic Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
pierced spandrels, the front legs boldly bobbin turned. Very architectural in form. These chairs are
Category

Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Carved Bible Box on a 19th Century Stand
Located in Milford, NH
later 19th century carved stand with bobbin turned legs and lower stretcher. Good overall condition
Category

Antique 17th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
, expressive grain, and beautiful patina. Stands on hand-carved bobbin-turned legs with bun feet. Solid, stable
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Desks

Materials

Walnut

Monumental 19th Century French Pine Drapers Work Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
massive 2 tier table features bobbin turned or spool legs ending with ball feet. The top is made of long
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

Asian Antique Side Table, Circular Brass Inlaid Tea, Benares, Berber, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hexagonal panel The lower tier repeating the theme Raised on bobbin turned, hardwood legs A charming
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian End Tables

Materials

Brass

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.