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Early 20th Century Portman Ottoman Stool
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Early 20th Century Portman Ottoman Stool

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 October 2024 · William James Antiques
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An early 20th century ottoman stool by Portman Upholstery. Having a sprung base and down feather cushion. The whole raised on upholstered tapered legs with brass castors. Newly recovered in our exclusive PU monogramed ticking which we have made and copied from its original cover. The armchair is available on a seperate listing.

Dimensions: Height: 46 cm - 18 Inches, Width: 75 cm - 29 1/2 Inches, Depth: 46 cm - 18 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery.

Very little is known about the Portman Upholstery Company other than the superior quality, materials and comfort they offer is only to be rivalled by Howard & Sons. Both companies were in central London W1. It is believed they traded from the 1930’s to 1960’s. Pieces can often be seen in important country houses and stately homes. A pair of sofas reside in Dustmaston Hall, Shropshire (National Trust).

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Green Upholstered Ottoman to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095713
Description
An early 20th century ottoman stool by Portman Upholstery. Having a sprung base and down feather cushion. The whole raised on upholstered tapered legs with brass castors.
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Newly recovered in our exclusive PU monogramed ticking which we have made and copied from its original cover.
William James Antiques

The armchair is available on a seperate listing.

fig 1. An early 20th-century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a light green patterned fabric, featuring a deep cushion and short wooden legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Portman Ottoman Stool

Dimensions: Height: 46 cm - 18 Inches, Width: 75 cm - 29 1/2 Inches, Depth: 46 cm - 18 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery.

Very little is known about the Portman Upholstery Company other than the superior quality, materials and comfort they offer is only to be rivalled by Howard & Sons. Both companies were in central London W1. It is believed they traded from the 1930’s to 1960’s. Pieces can often be seen in important country houses and stately homes. A pair of sofas reside in Dustmaston Hall, Shropshire (National Trust).

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Green Upholstered Ottoman to the 1930s.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095713
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William James Antiques Profile Page

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William James Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An early 20th-century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a light green patterned fabric, featuring a deep cushion and short wooden legs with brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Portman Ottoman Stool

Archive II An early 20th-century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a light green patterned fabric, featuring a deep cushion and short wooden legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a light green patterned fabric, featuring a deep cushion and short wooden legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a light green patterned fabric, featuring a deep cushion and short wooden legs with brass castors. View IV
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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
Location
Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wja
Verified Since Apr 2010
Items For Sale 73
Items Sold 2,190
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An early 20th-century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a light green patterned fabric, featuring a deep cushion and short wooden legs with brass castors.
Early 20th Century Portman Ottoman Stool
Ref: SA1095713
An early 20th-century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a light green patterned fabric, featuring a deep cushion and short wooden legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOttomans
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWood, Cotton, Brass
  • ColourSage Green
  • MotifsDeep cushion, Botanical pattern, Tapered legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Authentication involves examining the underside construction for traditional webbing, hand-tied springs, period textiles, and the presence of handmade joinery or brass castors consistent with early 1900s manufacturing techniques.

An antique upholstered stool functions effectively as a coffee table alternative when topped with a tray, or placed at the foot of a bed or beside a sofa to add textural pattern and flexible seating to a contemporary scheme.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment to remove dust, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and professional dry cleaning for delicate period fabrics.

Authentic pieces typically feature a solid hardwood frame, traditional coil sprung interiors with webbed support, hand-stitched stuffing, and upholstered top cushions raised on short timber legs, frequently fitted with castors.

Early 20th-century ottomans and footstools evolved from Victorian precedents to feature more tailored proportions and versatile functionality, often used as centrepieces in drawing rooms for seating or resting feet.
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