Sold 21 March 2025 · Courtyard Antiques

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Description

A well made oval top stool, c.1880

Turned and out-swept legs in Beech

Elm seat 13½" x 10½"

Very good order throughout

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Oval Top Country Stool to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1103664

Dealers Internal Reference

E6637

Dealers Notes

Always a varied selection of Windsor kitchen chairs in stock.

Delivery arranged to most UK destinations.

Enquiries replied to within an hour - please check junk file otherwise.

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NB We no longer ship to USA.

Description

A well made oval top stool, c.1880

Turned and out-swept legs in Beech

Elm seat 13½" x 10½"

Very good order throughout

Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Oval Top Country Stool to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1103664

Dealers Internal Ref

E6637

About the Dealer

Courtyard Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

Dealer Profile

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Courtyard Antiques

Telephone 07581 457 143

Location

Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/courtyard

Verified Since Jul 2009

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Items Sold 2,847

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectStools
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialElm, Beech
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned legs, Box stretchers, Oval seat
SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Traditional country stools are utilitarian seating pieces crafted by local artisans using regionally available hardwoods, prioritising sturdy construction, functionality, and simple geometric forms over formal decorative styles.

These items typically feature solid timber seats such as elm, ash, or pine, combined with turned legs fixed using traditional wedged tenon joints or tapered sockets for maximum durability.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting tool marks, hand-turned lathe ridges, natural timber shrinkage, oxidisation, and construction techniques consistent with pre-industrial or early 20th-century craftsmanship.

This piece works well as a minimalist side table, a plant stand, or understated extra seating, adding warmth, texture, and historical contrast to contemporary living spaces.

Maintain the finish by applying natural beeswax periodically, avoiding direct sunlight, and keeping the item away from excessive heat sources to prevent timber splitting.