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Early 20th C Portman Ottoman Stool
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Early 20th C Portman Ottoman Stool

1920 - 1940
Sold 9 September 2025 · William James Antiques
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An early 20th century ottoman stool by Portman Upholstery.  Having a sprung base and down feather cushion.  The whole raised on upholstered tapered legs with original brass castors.  Newly recovered in our exclusive PU monogrammed ticking which we have made and copied from its original cover.   English, early 20th century.

Dimensions:  Height: 46 cm - 18 Inches, Width: 70 cm - 27 Inches, Depth: 53.5 cm - 23 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery.

Very little is known about the Portman Upholstery Company other than the superior quality, materials and comfort they offer is only to be rivalled by Howard & Sons.  Both companies were in central London W1.  It is believed they traded from the 1930’s to 1960’s.  Pieces can often be seen in important country houses and stately homes.  A pair of sofas reside in Dustmaston Hall, Shropshire (National Trust). 

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Antique Upholstered Ottoman Stool to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1144573
Description
An early 20th century ottoman stool by Portman Upholstery.  Having a sprung base and down feather cushion.  The whole raised on upholstered tapered legs with original brass castors.
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  Newly recovered in our exclusive PU monogrammed ticking which we have made and copied from its original cover.
William James Antiques

   English, early 20th century.

fig 1. An early 20th century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a green and cream patterned fabric, featuring short legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Early 20th C Portman Ottoman Stool

Dimensions:  Height: 46 cm - 18 Inches, Width: 70 cm - 27 Inches, Depth: 53.5 cm - 23 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery.

Very little is known about the Portman Upholstery Company other than the superior quality, materials and comfort they offer is only to be rivalled by Howard & Sons.  Both companies were in central London W1.  It is believed they traded from the 1930’s to 1960’s.  Pieces can often be seen in important country houses and stately homes.  A pair of sofas reside in Dustmaston Hall, Shropshire (National Trust). 

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Antique Upholstered Ottoman Stool to the 1930s.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1144573
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William James Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An early 20th century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a green and cream patterned fabric, featuring short legs with brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th C Portman Ottoman Stool

Archive II An early 20th century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a green and cream patterned fabric, featuring short legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III An early 20th century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a green and cream patterned fabric, featuring short legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV An early 20th century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a green and cream patterned fabric, featuring short legs with brass castors. View IV
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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
Location
Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wja
Verified Since Apr 2010
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An early 20th century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a green and cream patterned fabric, featuring short legs with brass castors.
Early 20th C Portman Ottoman Stool
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An early 20th century upholstered ottoman stool covered in a green and cream patterned fabric, featuring short legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStools & Ottomans
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWood, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourGreen and Cream
  • MotifsTapered legs, Brass castors, Patterned upholstery, Deep cushioned top
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

An Edwardian ottoman stool is a low, upholstered seat popular during the early 20th century, typically used as a footrest or occasional seating within formal drawing rooms and parlours.

Traditional construction involved a sturdy timber frame, often made from beech or mahogany, webbed support systems, horsehair or wool stuffing, and high-quality textile covers finished with brass castors.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate joinery, traditional stuffing materials, hand-stitched upholstery details, and original hardware such as brass cup castors with wooden wheels.

An antique upholstered stool works effectively as a flexible coffee table substitute when topped with a wooden tray, or placed at the end of a sofa to add texture and layered pattern to a scheme.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment to remove dust, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and consulting a professional textile conservator for deep cleaning.
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