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Tall 19th Century Yew Wood Antique Clerk’s Stool
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Tall 19th Century Yew Wood Antique Clerk’s Stool

19th century
Sold 8 March 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Tall 19th Century Yew Wood Antique Clerk’s Stool

Very unusual to find antique English antique tall Clerk’s stool made in yew wood, the lovely stop chamfered legs and stretchers are in solid yew wood which is a fabulous colour. The thick and ample bum shaped seat is in oak and under the seat are iron bar foot rests. In excellent, strong condition, all very original a nd a good colour. Perfect for kitchen dining, at a bar or in a studio with an easel. English and dating to around 1880.

Dimensions

Height: 76cm (30.16")

Width: 36cm (14.29")

Depth: 36cm (14.29")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Yew Wood Clerks Stool to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
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SA1111638
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Tall 19th Century Yew Wood Antique Clerk’s Stool
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Very unusual to find antique English antique tall Clerk’s stool made in yew wood, the lovely stop chamfered legs and stretchers are in solid yew wood which is a fabulous colour.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

The thick and ample bum shaped seat is in oak and under the seat are iron bar foot rests. In excellent, strong condition, all very original a nd a good colour. Perfect for kitchen dining, at a bar or in a studio with an easel. English and dating to around 1880.

Dimensions

Height: 76cm (30.16")

Width: 36cm (14.29")

Depth: 36cm (14.29")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Yew Wood Clerks Stool to the 19th Century.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111638
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A tall nineteenth-century yew wood clerk stool featuring a saddle seat and stretcher base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 161
Items Sold 10,770
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A tall nineteenth-century yew wood clerk stool featuring a saddle seat and stretcher base.
Tall 19th Century Yew Wood Antique Clerk’s Stool
Ref: SA1111638
A tall nineteenth-century yew wood clerk stool featuring a saddle seat and stretcher base.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialYew Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSaddle-shaped seat, Stretcher base, Chamfered legs, Mortise and tenon joints
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Clerk stools originated in 19th-century offices, counting houses, and banks, designed specifically to seat workers at high standing desks for long hours of ledger work.

These stools were traditionally crafted from durable local hardwoods like yew, oak, or elm, featuring mortise and tenon joinery, sturdy foot stretchers, and saddles shaped for endurance.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned or shaped components, patination from decades of use, traditional tool marks, and appropriate joinery methods rather than modern metal fasteners.

They make functional kitchen island seating, unique plant stands, or rustic desk chairs, adding historical character and vertical interest to contemporary spaces.

Preserve the wood by keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and avoiding harsh liquid cleaners.
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