Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Stool 1900 - 1920

Name: Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Stool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1121041
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectStools
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
ColourWarm Brown, Red
MotifsCurule frame, Turned handles, Curved seat, Splayed legs
SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This Edwardian dressing stool exhibits a warm brown mahogany finish alongside an upright curule-style frame with splayed legs. The piece incorporates a distinct curved seat upholstered in red and white floral fabric, accompanied by turned side carrying handles at each end. Dating from around 1900, the stool measures 53 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement at the foot of a bed or beneath a dressing table, this furniture item provides a compact seating option for a bedroom or dressing room. The sturdy timber construction supports daily utility while retaining traditional Edwardian design characteristics inspired by Egyptian styling.

FAQs

An Edwardian curule dressing stool is an early 20th-century seating design incorporating a curved frame inspired by classical Roman curule seats, constructed with turned side handles and upholstered cushioning for use at a dressing table.

These stools were primarily constructed from solid mahogany, featuring mortise and tenon joinery, hand-turned timber side stretchers, and webbed seating bases covered in woven damask, tapestry, or brocade fabrics.

Authentic period stools exhibit genuine timber patination, natural grain variations, hand-turned spindles, historical wear on the feet, and period-appropriate joinery beneath the upholstery frame.

An antique mahogany stool can be positioned at the foot of a bed, placed under a console table, or positioned in a hallway to introduce warm timber tones and historical contrast into contemporary room schemes.

Maintain the timber frame by dusting with a dry cloth and applying high-grade beeswax along the grain, while cleaning the upholstery with a soft brush and keeping the item away from direct sunlight.

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