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This antique furniture style still feels fresh and modern. Here’s where to shop the look now.
Bobbin furniture is very much having a moment.
Despite being an ornate 17th century decorative technique, it still looks fresh and modern. Taking its name from the lathe-turned detailing traditionally seen on chair, stool and table legs, the style has a rich history, with archaeologists having excavated handmade wooden bowls and cups featuring the design from shipwrecks and burial sites as early as AD 500. Illustrations of bobbins can also be found on Egyptian monuments and Roman artefacts.
Currently trending, bobbin furniture maintains a vintage feel while adding a contemporary edge. It’s also an ingenious way to play with the maximalist trend without going overboard and overwhelming a space.
Thankfully, online interior stores are awash with bobbin designs to suit all needs, styles and budgets. From lamps to mirrors, there are myriad options to choose from.
And so, to help you find the perfect bobbin piece, we’ve found nine of the best examples to add a little history and polish to your home.
M&S Wooden Round Bobbin Wall Mirror
Add dimension to any room with this M&S bobbin wall mirror. The neutral wood-effect means it will suit most interior styles too. We approve.
Next Bobbin Table Lamp
A pop of colour to any room, this bobbin table lamp from Next comes in the most beautiful shade of pink.
Hemingford Moss Green Velvet Bobbin Armchair
Achingly chic and beautiful to look at, this Daals chair is inspired by 17th century style. The wooden frame of the chair is slightly white-washed for a country look.
Buy Daals Hemingford moss green velvet bobbin armchair, £239.99
Next Tahlia Bobbin Picture Frame
Want to add a touch of the bobbin trend to your home interiors without going overboard? Then this picture frame is just the ticket.
Oliver Bonas Bobbin Blue Floor Lamp
Quirky and fun, this Oliver Bonas blue floor lamp is a real statement piece. Place in your living room to show it off in all its glory.
John Lewis Bobbin Bedside Table
With character and charm, this bobbin bedside table from John Lewis is a stunning addition to any bedroom. It’s impressively sturdy too.
John Lewis & Matthew Williamson Bobbin Lamp Base
This lamp base looks stylish and the touches of antique brass add a vintage feel. It comes without a shade so you can choose your own style.
Urban Outfitters Willow Side Table
With four bobbin legs set at slanted angles, this table features a square tabletop with a lower shelf. Decorate with your favourite vase and fresh flowers.
Daals Lyndon Sage Green Bobbin Bedside Table
Subtle yet impressive, this bedside table has ornamental legs and antique brass-look drawer handles for an old-style look with a modern feel.
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