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Georgian Plumwood Close Stool
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Georgian Plumwood Close Stool

18th century
Description

A Georgian period plumbwood and elm close stool with faux drawers to the front. The front and top are made in plumbwood with a hinged planked and cleated top with a thumb molded edge. The faux drawers each having cock beading and original plumbwood knobs. The ends are in elm and are planked with shaping to match the front bracket feet.

A great usable piece of furniture at the side of a sofa for storage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Georgian Plumwood Close Stool to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130340
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A Georgian period plumbwood and elm close stool with faux drawers to the front.
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The front and top are made in plumbwood with a hinged planked and cleated top with a thumb molded edge.
Dickinsons Antiques

The faux drawers each having cock beading and original plumbwood knobs. The ends are in elm and are planked with shaping to match the front bracket feet.

A great usable piece of furniture at the side of a sofa for storage.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Georgian Plumwood Close Stool to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130340
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020

Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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Archive I A Georgian plumwood close stool disguised as a small three-drawer chest with turned wooden knobs and bracket feet.

Georgian Plumwood Close Stool

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North Yorkshire
BD23 3RD
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A Georgian plumwood close stool disguised as a small three-drawer chest with turned wooden knobs and bracket feet.
Georgian Plumwood Close Stool
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A Georgian plumwood close stool disguised as a small three-drawer chest with turned wooden knobs and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectClose Stool
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPlumwood, Fruitwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Bracket feet, Faux drawer fronts
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This Georgian plumwood close stool takes the form of a small three-drawer chest with a warm brown timber colour, a hinged planked and cleated top, and a thumb moulded edge. The front displays three faux drawers with cock beading, fitted with original plumwood turned wooden knobs, while the ends are constructed in planked elm with shaping to match the front bracket feet. The dimensions measure 46 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. Positioned in a living room, this practical English country house piece sits neatly at the side of a sofa to provide discreet storage. The compact proportions make it suitable for smaller spaces, offering a functional surface and storage capacity without dominating the room layout.

FAQs

In 18th-century Britain, a close stool was an enclosed furniture piece designed to house a chamber pot, frequently disguised as a small chest of drawers or bedside cabinet for discretion.

Cabinetmakers crafted these pieces using dense native hardwoods and fruitwoods, such as plumwood, applewood, oak, or mahogany, featuring hand-dovetailed joinery and turned timber handles.

Authentic Georgian examples display hand-sawn construction marks, period joinery, interior evidence of a pot chamber or lift-top lid, and naturally aged timber patination.

These compact wooden cabinets function effectively as bedside tables, sofa side tables, or accent cupboards in hallways, providing historical interest and practical storage.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or splitting, and clean the surface periodically using a high-quality beeswax polish.
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