Antique Doten-Dunton Bankers Desk Chair Leather Wood Barrel Back Office Armchair For Sale

Authentic early 20th-century banker’s / office desk chair by Doten-Dunton Desk Company of Cambridge, Massachusetts, a respected American manufacturer of institutional office furniture. This example dates to circa 1910–1925 and features a classic barrel-back design with curved wooden arms, arched stretcher base, and original black leather upholstery accented by brass nailhead trim.

Designed for banks, law offices, and executive offices, this style of antique desk chair was built for durability while maintaining a refined professional appearance. The chair retains its original Doten-Dunton maker’s label under the seat—an important detail for collectors.

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✨ Features

• Original Doten-Dunton Desk Co. paper label

• Solid wood construction with steam-bent back and arms

• Original black leather upholstery with brass nailhead trim

• Barrel-back / banker’s chair form

• American Arts & Crafts / early institutional office furniture

• Circa 1910–1925

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📏 Dimensions

Height to top of back: 34in

Height to top of arms: 26.5in

Height to seat: 16in

Width front of seat (widest point): 23in

Depth back to front: 20in.

Width outside edge of arms: 23.5in

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⚠️ Condition

Chair is offered as found and shows wear consistent with age and use:

• Leather upholstery exhibits cracking and a tear to the rear panel

• Age-related separation/crack at one curved back support and stretcher joint (repairable)

• Surface wear, scuffs, and finish loss throughout

• Structurally intact; best suited for restoration, decorative use, or light seating

All condition details are clearly shown in photos.

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🏛️ About the Maker

Doten-Dunton Desk Co. produced desks and seating for banks, universities, and government offices in the early 1900s. Chairs retaining original labels are increasingly difficult to find and are desirable to collectors of Arts & Crafts and early American office furniture.