What defines French Rococo or Louis XV style stools?

French Rococo style stools feature sweeping cabriole legs, carved leaf or floral motifs along the timber apron, and padded upholstered tops designed for comfort.

What materials were traditionally used in French upholstered stools?

These seating pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or beech, paired with woven fabric upholstery secured with decorative gimp trim or brass studs.

How can one identify authentic early 20th-century French style stools?

Authentic pieces display hand-carved details on the knee joints and frame, original mortise and tenon joinery, subtle variations in hand craftsmanship, and natural oxidisation on unvarnished wood surfaces underneath.

How can a carved French stool be styled in a modern interior?

A carved French stool functions effectively as a dressing table seat, an occasional footrest beside a contemporary armchair, or a decorative accent placed underneath a console table.

How should one care for an antique carved wooden footstool?

Dust the timber frame periodically with a soft lint-free cloth, apply clear wax polish along the wood grain when needed, and clean the fabric upholstery using a gentle brush attachment.

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Early 20th Century Carved French Stool

Name: Early 20th Century Carved French Stool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1034198
Price: 195 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Centre Stool.

Dating 1900 and having this wonderful carved show-frame all raised on these carved Cabriole.

Complete with this padded and upholstered seat, newly reupholstered in this pale gold Bamboo Foliage Brocade type fabric and trimmed in a matching braid.

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

44cm (17.32")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Carved French Footstool to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1034198

Dealers Internal Reference

00776

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this Early 20th Century Centre Stool.

Dating 1900 and having this wonderful carved show-frame all raised on these carved Cabriole.

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Complete with this padded and upholstered seat, newly reupholstered in this pale gold Bamboo Foliage Brocade type fabric and trimmed in a matching braid.

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. An early 20th-century French stool with carved dark timber cabriole legs and a cream and gold patterned fabric upholstered top. — fig 1. Early 20th Century Carved French Stool

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 2. An early 20th-century French stool with carved dark timber cabriole legs and a cream and gold patterned fabric upholstered top. — fig 2. Early 20th Century Carved French Stool

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. An early 20th-century French stool with carved dark timber cabriole legs and a cream and gold patterned fabric upholstered top. — fig 3. Early 20th Century Carved French Stool

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. An early 20th-century French stool with carved dark timber cabriole legs and a cream and gold patterned fabric upholstered top. — fig 4. Early 20th Century Carved French Stool

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. An early 20th-century French stool with carved dark timber cabriole legs and a cream and gold patterned fabric upholstered top. — fig 5. Early 20th Century Carved French Stool

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. An early 20th-century French stool with carved dark timber cabriole legs and a cream and gold patterned fabric upholstered top. — fig 6. Early 20th Century Carved French Stool

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.