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Gainsborough Swivel & Tilt Office Chair
Each Winchester piece is handmade in our British workshop using traditional upholstery methods passed down through generations. Our Heritage Timeline traces the craft lineage behind every model, while the Craft & Upholstery Guide outlines the techniques and materials that define Winchester’s maker identity.
The Gainsborough Swivel & Tilt Office Chair
The Gainsborough Swivel & Tilt Office Chair is a refined interpretation of the classic Gainsborough form, a design long associated with English country houses, formal studies and traditional offices. Handmade using authentic materials and heritage upholstery techniques, the Gainsborough brings a sense of presence and quiet authority to a modern working environment. The adjustable height and tilt mechanism allow for a tailored sitting position, while the smooth swivel base provides ease of movement without compromising the chair’s traditional Winchester character. Built on a hand‑joined hardwood frame and upholstered entirely by hand, the Gainsborough offers enduring quality and a disciplined, maker‑led expression of this historic silhouette.
Craft & Construction
The Gainsborough is crafted using the same heritage methods applied to our classic seating, with every stage shaped by hand in accordance with the principles outlined in our Craft & Upholstery Guide.
The frame is hand‑joined from solid hardwood, dowelled, glued and screwed for long‑term strength. The seat, back and arms are upholstered by hand, with careful shaping and traditional padding techniques to ensure comfort, proportion and longevity.
The chair features a swivel and tilt mechanism, allowing for a balanced, adjustable sitting position suited to extended periods of work. The base is fitted with smooth‑running castors and finished in a style that complements the chair’s traditional form.
Every detail, from the leather cutting to the hand‑tacked upholstery, reflects the discipline and precision of true British craftsmanship.
Made in England, One Piece at a Time
Every Winchester piece is produced in small batches by trained upholsterers in England, maintaining the standards set out in our Workshop Principles and preserving the heritage of traditional British furniture making.
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