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French Normandy Window Seat Carved Oak Stool 1890
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for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
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French Normandy Window Seat Carved Oak Stool 1890

19th century
Description

French Normandy carved oak window seat or stool

Circa 1890

Ornately carved with floral motifs

Lovely patina to the oak

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Physical Dimensions
Height
50.1cm (19.72")
Width
43.1cm (16.97")
Depth
102.6cm (40.39")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Window Seat to the 1890s.

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SA1142098
Description
French Normandy carved oak window seat or stool

Circa 1890

Ornately carved with floral motifs

Lovely patina to the oak

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Height
50.1cm (19.72")
Width
43.1cm (16.97")
Depth
102.6cm (40.39")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Window Seat to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142098
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A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base.
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Archive I A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base.

French Normandy Window Seat Carved Oak Stool 1890

Archive II A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base. View VII
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A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base.
French Normandy Window Seat Carved Oak Stool 1890
Ref: SA1142098
A late 19th-century French carved oak window seat featuring floral velvet upholstery, an intricate carved apron, cabriole legs, and an X-stretcher base.
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  • ObjectBenches & Stools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown & Green
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved apron, X-stretcher, Brass studding
  • SizeH 50.1 cm (20 in) x W 43.1 cm (17 in) x D 102.6 cm (40 in)

This French Normandy window seat or stool from 1890 brings French Provincial style to interiors. The piece combines a carved oak frame in a warm brown tone with an olive green floral velvet top. Brass studding edges the seat, which rests on cabriole legs linked by an X-stretcher base. An ornate carved apron decorates the front rails, showing deep foliate motifs. The timber displays a warm patina across its exposed grain. Measuring 50.1 cm high, 43.1 cm wide and 102.6 cm deep, this bench suits placement at the foot of the bed or beneath a large window. It functions practically as extra seating in a hallway or living space while introducing traditional French chateau character to a room.

FAQs

Originating in northern France, Normandy furniture features distinct Rococo-influenced relief carvings on local hardwoods, traditionally designed to fit under low windows or alongside hearths.

These pieces were commonly constructed from solid oak or walnut, featuring mortise-and-tenon joinery, hand-carved aprons, cabriole legs, and fabric upholstery secured with brass studding.

Look for hand-carving details along the apron and leg knees, original timber pegging, natural patination on the frame, and historical wear along lower stretchers.

Position the seat at the foot of a bed, beneath a hallway window, or alongside a living room seating arrangement to add texture and historical contrast.

Dust the carved timber regularly with a soft brush, apply beeswax polish annually to protect the wood, and vacuum the fabric upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment.
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