Victorian Art Nouveau Upholstered Foot Stool 19th Century

Name: Victorian Art Nouveau Upholstered Foot Stool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1050627
Price: 474 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectFootstools
Period19th century
StyleVictorian / Art Nouveau
MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
ColourWarm Brown, Multicoloured
MotifsCabriole legs, Paisley pattern, Carved apron, Padded seat
SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This Victorian Art Nouveau foot stool is a low rectangular piece made from walnut with a warm brown finish. It stands on chunky cabriole legs and has an extra thick heavyweight jacquard fabric upholstered padded seat featuring a jewel-coloured multicoloured paisley pattern known as Chastleton House. The wooden base incorporates a carved apron supporting the heavily cushioned top. Measuring 30 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the stool is designed for placement by a fireplace hearth or as an accent seating option in an English Country House interior setting. It offers a comfortable resting place for feet while seated in a living room, study, or drawing room environment.

FAQs

Victorian footstools frequently feature low profile carved wooden frames, shaped cabriole legs, and plush upholstered tops decorated with patterned fabric, velvet, or needlepoint tapestry.

These items were predominantly constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, paired with woven upholstery webbing and padded fabric tops.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved timber joinery, age-consistent surface patination on the legs, and traditional underside construction techniques.

A period footstool can be positioned alongside a modern reading armchair or near a fireplace hearth to introduce warm timber tones and textile texture.

Clean the exposed wooden legs with a soft cloth and natural wax polish, while gently vacuuming the textile surface using a soft brush attachment to remove dust.

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Victorian Art Nouveau Upholstered Foot Stool

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