Victorian Revolving Piano Stool 19th Century

Name: Victorian Revolving Piano Stool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1124144
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectPiano Stools
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Upholstery, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsAcanthus leaf carving, Turned pedestal, Scroll feet, Adjustable swivel seat
SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian piano stool is made of dark brown mahogany with upholstery, a brass mechanism, and a turned pedestal. The circular seat has a beige fabric covering, while the central column includes decorative acanthus leaf carving and multiple mouldings. Three curved tripod legs terminate in scroll feet and support the adjustable swivel seat. The stool measures 56 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. Suitable for placement in an empty corner of a living room or study, this piece functions as an occasional seat or a functional music stool. The height adjustment mechanism allows the seat to be raised or lowered for comfortable seating at a piano or dressing table. The upholstery remains in good condition without appearing new.

FAQs

A Victorian revolving piano stool is a 19th-century height-adjustable seat engineered with a threaded central screw mechanism, allowing musicians to easily alter their seating position relative to the keyboard.

These stools were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, paired with cast iron or brass internal threaded mechanisms and upholstered circular seats.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved detailing such as acanthus leaves or scroll feet, heavy central turned columns, and original brass or iron screw threads beneath the seat frame.

A Victorian piano stool functions effectively as an accent seat in a living room, an occasional table beside a low armchair, or a decorative plant stand in an entryway.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain annually, and keep the internal metal screw mechanism lightly lubricated to ensure smooth rotation.

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