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Busselton Historical Society > Records

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

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.110

Item type

Chairs

Furniture

Themes

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.

Keywords

FURNITURE

Chair

Sir Stewart Bovell

Year

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 14 October, 2025

Completeness

94

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