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Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850
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Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850

19th century
Description

This is a large antique fireside stool. An English, walnut footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Generously sized stool with an attractive frame

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Walnut frame presents fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Recent professional reupholstering in a quality twill textile

Distinctive form, with a pinched waist to the cushion

Finished in scarlet over champagne, with a stitched trim to the edge

Frame accentuated with foliate motif to the apron and knees

Standing upon a quartet of cabriole legs with decorative toes

This is a delightful antique fireside stool, with a distinctive form and an attractive, decorative frame. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the fireside.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Max Depth: 55.5cm (21.75'')

Max Height: 35cm (13.75'')

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Our Ref: 25004

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Fireside Stool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1115584
Dealers Internal Reference
25004
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Description
This is a large antique fireside stool. An English, walnut footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Generously sized stool with an attractive frame

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. A large Victorian fireside stool featuring a red woven upholstered top supported by a carved walnut frame with cabriole legs.
fig 1. Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850

Walnut frame presents fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Recent professional reupholstering in a quality twill textile

Distinctive form, with a pinched waist to the cushion

Finished in scarlet over champagne, with a stitched trim to the edge

fig 2. A large Victorian fireside stool featuring a red woven upholstered top supported by a carved walnut frame with cabriole legs.
fig 2. Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850

Frame accentuated with foliate motif to the apron and knees

Standing upon a quartet of cabriole legs with decorative toes

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This is a delightful antique fireside stool, with a distinctive form and an attractive, decorative frame.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the fireside.

fig 3. A large Victorian fireside stool featuring a red woven upholstered top supported by a carved walnut frame with cabriole legs.
fig 3. Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Max Depth: 55.5cm (21.75'')

Max Height: 35cm (13.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A large Victorian fireside stool featuring a red woven upholstered top supported by a carved walnut frame with cabriole legs.
fig 4. Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 25004

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
55.5cm (21.85")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Fireside Stool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115584
Dealers Internal Ref
25004
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A large Victorian fireside stool featuring a red woven upholstered top supported by a carved walnut frame with cabriole legs.
Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850
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Victorian fireside stools were introduced during 19th-century England to provide low-level seating or foot support near open hearths. They were typically designed with solid wood frames and decorative upholstery to complement formal reception rooms.

These pieces were commonly crafted using native hard woods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany for the carved frames. The upholstered tops utilized woven fabrics, velvet, or needlepoint canvas over horsehair padding.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved decorative motifs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural oxidation across the wooden surfaces. The underside often displays hand-shaped framing timber and period upholstery tacks.

Position the stool in front of a fireplace or alongside a modern sofa to serve as textured seating or an alternative coffee table base. Its classic wood carving offers a grounding historical element against contemporary furniture.

Dust the timber frame regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply clear beeswax sparingly along the grain. Vacuum the upholstery using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust build-up within the weave.
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