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A Pair of Victorian Footstools with Carved Frames
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A Pair of Victorian Footstools with Carved Frames

19th century
Description

These newly upholstered, matching, circular Victorian footstools are in good condition and are of good quality. The stills are raised on three feet with sturdy frames. The traditional stuffed cushioning is plump and of a crisscross raised design, which is elegant. The stools are eminently serviceable.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Footstool Pair to the Victorian era.

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SA1115336
Description
These newly upholstered, matching, circular Victorian footstools are in good condition and are of good quality. The stills are raised on three feet with sturdy frames. The traditional stuffed cushioning is plump and of a crisscross raised design, which is elegant. The stools are eminently serviceable.
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Footstool Pair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1115336
Gertrude Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016
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A pair of circular Victorian footstools featuring dark carved wooden frames with short cabriole legs and patterned grey and cream upholstered tops.
A pair of Victorian Footstools with carved frames
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A pair of circular Victorian footstools featuring dark carved wooden frames with short cabriole legs and patterned grey and cream upholstered tops.
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During the Victorian era, footstools were functional and decorative fireside accessories, often constructed with intricately carved timber frames, padded tops, and short cabriole or turned legs.

Craftsmen typically used dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut for the carved bases, paired with webbed or stuffed upholstery finished in damask, velvet, or needlepoint fabrics.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved detailing along the timber aprons and feet, original joinery beneath the upholstery, and natural surface wear or patina consistent with age.

Placing a pair of low carved footstools beside a hearth or positioned near armchair arrangements adds textural contrast and historical depth to modern living spaces.

Timber frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and polished occasionally with natural beeswax, while upholstery requires gentle vacuuming with a low-suction brush attachment.
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