Styling with Bobbin Furniture: A Timeless Touch
Bobbin furniture, with its origins tracing back to the late 17th century in the US, UK, and the Netherlands, offers a unique blend of historical richness and contemporary appeal.
Crafted from wood turned on a lathe, each piece is shaped to resemble a spool, giving it a simple yet distinctive look that transcends the bounds of time—from traditional settings to modern-day interiors.
The Stool
The stool emerges as a marvel of versatility in any home setting. Perfectly suited as a chic bedside table, it offers a stylish spot to rest a lamp and your nighttime reads. In a compact hallway, this stool serves as a convenient seat, allowing for a comfortable moment to slip on or off your shoes. Additionally, its aesthetic appeal makes it an excellent choice for decorative purposes, enhancing the decor with its presence.
These stools are not just practical; they're also a delight for the eyes, available in five different colours to seamlessly integrate into various interior colour schemes. Whether you're looking for a subtle complement to your existing palette or a standout piece to add a dash of color, there’s a stool to suit every taste and style. This blend of functionality and beauty makes the stool an indispensable addition to both utilitarian and decorative aspects of home furnishing.
The Bench
The bench, with its classic design and robust structure, is perfectly suited for larger spaces such as a spacious hallway or a functional boot room. Its sturdy yet stylish build offers a practical seating solution, adding a touch of elegance and convenience to everyday routines.
Envision this bench positioned against a wall, beneath an array of tastefully arranged picture frames. The visual interplay between the simple lines of the bench and the artistic expressions above it creates a captivating focal point. For an added touch of personality and colour, consider incorporating frames with coloured passe-partouts, complemented by vases of dried wildflowers. This setup not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also invites a sense of nature and vibrancy into the space.
This bench does more than serve a functional purpose; it acts as a canvas for your decorative flair, transforming a simple seating area into an enchanting display of personal style and artistic taste.
The Armchair
This bobbin armchair is a delightful addition to any bedroom, serving perfectly as a 'throw-on' chair—an ideal spot for those clothes that find their way off the hanger at the end of a long day. Its distinctive design marries functionality with aesthetic appeal, offering a charming resting place for both you and your garments.
Let’s face it—we all have those moments when clothes don’t quite make it back to their proper place. With this armchair in your bedroom, however, they find a comfortable spot to rest until they can be properly put away. The bobbin armchair’s unique shape and sturdy frame provide not only practicality but also a touch of character to your bedroom decor.
Enhance your space with this versatile piece that seamlessly combines practical storage and timeless design.
The Bobbin Table
This bobbin table is a charming and quietly practical addition to any room. Small enough to move with ease, yet full of character, it works beautifully beside a bed, next to an armchair, or tucked into a hallway corner.
Its distinctive bobbin legs and solid wooden top give it a sculptural presence while remaining wonderfully functional. Whether holding a morning coffee, a stack of books, or a lamp beside the bed, the table offers a simple surface that naturally becomes part of daily life.
These small tables have a way of finding their place wherever they are needed most — beside a favourite chair, as a bedside companion, or as a subtle accent beneath a piece of art.
A versatile piece that combines practicality with the quiet charm of antique craftsmanship.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in lovely antique condition. The seat shows a little wear from age (a broken strand and a darker spot) whilst the wood is in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer. At some point two of the stretchers have been removed, leaving a mark on the legs.
101cm width
43cm depth
67cm height
38cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
Width: 42 cm
Total height: 70 cm
Seat height: 38 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 42 cm
Total height: 65 cm
Seat height: 35 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 39,5 cm
Total height: 70,5 cm
Seat height: 41 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 42 cm
Total height: 66 cm
Seat height: 38 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair on the larger side, making it easy to place throughout the home as a functional chair. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
48cm width
94cm height
46cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, he retains his original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
54cm width
54cm deep
66cm hight
Please note: as with all antique items, small imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece. Laurent has two cracks in the top as shown on the photo’s.
A hand painted green antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
Width: 41 cm
Total height: 67 cm
Seat height: 39 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in great antique condition. The seat and wood are in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer.
90cm width
45cm depth
69cm height
40cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 41 cm
Total height: 70 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in great antique condition. The seat and wood are in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer. Bastien has previously been repaired with a screw, shown in the pictures.
102cm width
44cm depth
69cm height
34cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
Suitable as a side table beside the sofa, in the hallway, or as a bedside table.
58cm width
71cm height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable as a side table beside the sofa, in the hallway, or as a bedside table.
49cm width
71cm height
Please note: as with all antique items, imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, he retains his original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
60cm width
60cm deep
73cm hight
Please note: as with all antique items, small imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece. Laurent has two cracks in the top as shown on the photo’s.
An antique bobbin chair, easy to place throughout the home as a functional chair. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Cecilia makes a perfect pair with bobbin armchair Eleanor.
48cm width
94cm height
46cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair, easy to place throughout the home as a functional chair. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
56cm width
98cm height
46cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair on the larger side, making it easy to place throughout the home as a functional chair. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
54cm width
105cm height
48cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair in a well-balanced, standard size that fits comfortably in most spaces and is easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
57cm width
105cm height
48,5cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
A bobbin armchair, well over a century old, with the kind of proportions that work almost anywhere in the house.
She has kept her original wood and her patina, and the small marks that come with a hundred years of use. A touch unsteady these days, if we're honest. Which is why she's better suited to sitting quietly than being sat on — holding a stack of books in the living room, or a thrown-over cardigan in the bedroom.
56cm width
95cm height
44cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin armchair with a lower seat height than standard chairs, making it easy to place throughout the home and suitable for children. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each chair retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
56cm width
82,5cm height
37,5cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
Benji is in good overall condition. Showing gentle signs of age and use. The seat displays a touch of wear consistent with its history. At some point, parts of the wood appear to have been lightly misted with a metallic gold paint, visible in the photo’s.
119,5cm width
44cm depth
71,5cm height
38,5cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in lovely antique condition. The seat is still perfect and the wood is in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer. The bench has a slight wiggle from side to side, but is perfectly sturdy to sit on when putting shoes on and off.
109cm width
44cm depth
56cm height
38cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 43 cm
Total height: 68 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 44,5 cm
Total height: 77,5 cm
Seat height: 43,5 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece. With Colette, one leg seems to have been broken once upon a time and fixed with glue and a hose clamp as shown in the image.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Ideal as a hallway stool, bedside table, child’s chair or accent piece.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 43 cm
Total height: 67,5 cm
Seat height: 38 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece. Harper is priced lower than the other stools due to a bit of rust discolouration on this seat.
An antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
All bobbin stools can be painted in one of five paint colours, or custom colours on request.
Width: 44 cm
Total height: 65 cm
Seat height: 35 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
A hand painted red antique bobbin stool in classic proportions, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind.
Width: 43 cm
Total height: 70 cm
Seat height: 40 cm
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, he retains his original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Carefully sourced and gently restored.
Due to it’s lower size, Bowie is ideal for next to a sofa or chair.
63cm width
42,5cm deep
39cm hight
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin side table, slightly bigger than the others but easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, she retains her original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character. Louis has a slight bow in the table top. Visible in the photographs — further images available on request.
Suitable as a side table beside the sofa, in the hallway, or as a bedside table.
60cm width
70cm height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.
An antique bobbin bench, easy to place throughout the home. Over 100 years old and entirely one of a kind, each bench retains its original wood and patina, with subtle signs of age that add character.
Suitable for use in the hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece beneath artwork.
This bobbin bench is in great antique condition. The seat and wood are in beautiful shape, rich in character with that time-worn patina only antique pieces can offer.
108,5cm width
45cm depth
70cm height
39cm seat height
Please note: as with all antique items, small variations and imperfections are part of the charm and authenticity of the piece.