Lot # 23 - Early 20th Century Adjustable Wooden Swivel Phone Operator’s Chair

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 19-Nov-2025 7:22:00 PM
Current bid:

$81.00

Highest bidder:

Belle3

Auction has ended

Description :

Step back in time with this authentic early 20th-century wooden swivel chair, originally designed for telephone operators. A rare survivor from the age of switchboards, this piece blends industrial charm with utilitarian elegance.

Features:

  • Solid wood frame with rich patina and visible age wear

  • Adjustable height mechanism and smooth swivel base

  • Original blue mohair-upholstered seat with vintage wear (some thinning and fraying)

  • Sturdy construction with curved backrest for ergonomic support

  • Marked with “HW 2” on the chair frame — maker unknown

  • Likely manufactured between the 1910s and 1930s

Condition:

  • Structurally sound with age-appropriate wear- some screws missing on underside of the seat will need to be added to avoid seat lifting

  • Wood shows scuffs, finish loss, and character marks

  • Mohair seat has visible wear but retains vintage integrity

Perfect for collectors, vintage decor enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a unique accent chair with historical character. Ideal for use in a study, office, or as a conversation piece.


Dimensions : 23 in L x 40.5 in H x 23 in D

Auction History

Highest bidder is Belle3

Date Bid User
19-Nov-2025 7:13:58 PM $81.00 Belle3
19-Nov-2025 7:13:58 PM $80.00 fourhagos
19-Nov-2025 7:13:33 PM $78.00 Belle3
19-Nov-2025 7:12:20 PM $68.00 fourhagos
19-Nov-2025 7:10:40 PM $67.00 Megabc
19-Nov-2025 7:10:30 PM $66.00 fourhagos
19-Nov-2025 7:10:29 PM $66.00 Megabc
19-Nov-2025 7:10:06 PM $65.00 fourhagos
19-Nov-2025 7:10:06 PM $64.00 Megabc
19-Nov-2025 7:09:42 PM $63.00 fourhagos
19-Nov-2025 7:09:42 PM $62.00 Megabc
19-Nov-2025 7:08:46 PM $61.00 fourhagos
19-Nov-2025 7:06:57 PM $56.00 Megabc
19-Nov-2025 7:06:40 PM $51.00 fourhagos
19-Nov-2025 7:06:40 PM $50.00 Megabc
19-Nov-2025 11:15:18 AM $48.00 fourhagos
19-Nov-2025 11:15:02 AM $45.00 Belle3
19-Nov-2025 11:15:02 AM $44.00 fourhagos
19-Nov-2025 11:14:42 AM $34.00 Belle3
19-Nov-2025 11:14:42 AM $33.00 fourhagos
17-Nov-2025 8:47:50 AM $26.00 Belle3
12-Nov-2025 7:35:06 AM $5.00 fourhagos

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