Tub Chair - Sir S Bovell

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c. 1900

Overview

Wooden chair with oriental fabric covered seat.

Historical information

This chair was located in a house belonging to Sir Stewart Bovell.
Believed to be from early Bovell Family.
Possibly used in Shop or Office

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.110

Item type

Chairs

Furniture

Themes

People

Social History

Material

Fabrics

Wood

Contextual information

Tub chairs were hugely popular for restaurants, hotels and waiting rooms – anywhere where guests need to sit in comfort.
With their low seat, soft cushioning and high, supportive arms and back, they can add a touch of relaxed luxury to any environment.

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Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 14 October, 2025