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Rare Thonet Gout Stool with Original Bergere
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David Griffith Antiques

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Rare Thonet Gout Stool with Original Bergere

1900 - 1920
Description

Rare antique Thonet beech stained mahogany gout stool with original bergere. (Circa 1900).

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
369cm (145.28")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Thonet Bentwood Gout Stool to the 1900s.

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SA1143306
Dealers Internal Reference
58211
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Description
Rare antique Thonet beech stained mahogany gout stool with original bergere. (Circa 1900).
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
369cm (145.28")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Thonet Bentwood Gout Stool to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143306
Dealers Internal Ref
58211
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A warm brown steam-bent beechwood gout stool featuring a curved rocking frame and an inclined woven cane rest.
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Archive I A warm brown steam-bent beechwood gout stool featuring a curved rocking frame and an inclined woven cane rest.

Rare Thonet Gout Stool with Original Bergere

Archive II A warm brown steam-bent beechwood gout stool featuring a curved rocking frame and an inclined woven cane rest. View II
Archive III A warm brown steam-bent beechwood gout stool featuring a curved rocking frame and an inclined woven cane rest. View III
Archive IV A warm brown steam-bent beechwood gout stool featuring a curved rocking frame and an inclined woven cane rest. View IV
Archive V A warm brown steam-bent beechwood gout stool featuring a curved rocking frame and an inclined woven cane rest. View V
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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A warm brown steam-bent beechwood gout stool featuring a curved rocking frame and an inclined woven cane rest.
Rare Thonet Gout Stool with Original Bergere
Ref: SA1143306
A warm brown steam-bent beechwood gout stool featuring a curved rocking frame and an inclined woven cane rest.
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  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Bentwood
  • MaterialBent Beechwood, Woven Cane
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSteam-bent beech frame, Woven cane insert, Sinuous rocker rails, Curved side handles
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 369 cm (145 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This rare Victorian bentwood gout stool originates from around 1900. Fashioned from steam-bent beechwood with a warm brown mahogany stain, the piece incorporates an original woven cane insert across its inclined rest. The structure includes sinuous rocker rails, curved side handles that loop elegantly upwards, and a low profile measuring 33 cm high, 369 cm wide, and 39 cm deep. Positioned traditionally beside a fireplace hearth or within a gentleman's library setting, this footstool provides a supportive, ergonomic angle for resting the legs. The exposed natural cane mesh integrates seamlessly with the dark polished timber frame, creating a balanced silhouette of flowing organic curves. Practical for everyday relaxation in a period or contemporary interior, the compact design sits flush against flooring surfaces while offering gentle rocking motion.

FAQs

A gout stool is an inclined or adjustable footrest designed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to relieve pressure on lower limbs affected by gout. Manufacturers like Thonet produced lightweight bentwood versions featuring ergonomic curves and woven cane panels to offer comfortable support.

Thonet items are crafted from steam-bent beechwood, selected for its tensile strength and flexibility. The support surfaces frequently feature hand-woven natural cane or rattan webbing secured into frame grooves.

Authentic Thonet furniture typically displays paper maker labels or stamped branding on the underside of the timber frame. Look for characteristic continuous steam-bent beech curves, uniform joinery, and integrated cane panels.

An antique bentwood gout stool serves as a distinctive sculptural accent beside an armchair, near a fireplace hearth, or in a reading corner. Its warm wood tones and organic silhouette complement both traditional and modern eclectic schemes.

Keep bentwood furniture away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber splitting. Maintain the flexibility of natural woven cane panels by lightly moistening the underside with warm water once or twice a year.
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