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Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Metamorphic Gout Stool
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Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Metamorphic Gout Stool

19th century
Sold 27 September 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

A wonderful original antique Victorian leather and mahogany metamorphic gout stool. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880’s period.

It has a clever ratchet design, enabling it to raise up and be positioned at various angles. This was designed to be a an adjustable foot rest to aid those with gout, it can also be raised up to the height of a chair and could be used as a desk chair or side chair.

The condition is excellent, we have had the leather revived and hand coloured by our leather restorer. The mahogany legs have been re-polished, the brass casters are all in good order.

Width – 64 cm , 25 inches

Depth – 43 cm , 17 inches

Lowest height – 51 cm , 20 inches

Tallest height – 79 cm , 31 inches

Tallest seat height – 56 cm , 22 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Gout Stool to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157327
Dealers Internal Reference
10873
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Description
A wonderful original antique Victorian leather and mahogany metamorphic gout stool. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880’s period.

It has a clever ratchet design, enabling it to raise up and be positioned at various angles.

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This was designed to be a an adjustable foot rest to aid those with gout, it can also be raised up to the height of a chair and could be used as a desk chair or side chair.
Marylebone Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany gout stool featuring button-tufted brown leather upholstery, an adjustable ratchet mechanism, and brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Metamorphic Gout Stool

The condition is excellent, we have had the leather revived and hand coloured by our leather restorer. The mahogany legs have been re-polished, the brass casters are all in good order.

Width – 64 cm , 25 inches

Depth – 43 cm , 17 inches

Lowest height – 51 cm , 20 inches

Tallest height – 79 cm , 31 inches

Tallest seat height – 56 cm , 22 inches

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Gout Stool to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157327
Dealers Internal Ref
10873
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I An antique Victorian mahogany gout stool featuring button-tufted brown leather upholstery, an adjustable ratchet mechanism, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Metamorphic Gout Stool

Archive II An antique Victorian mahogany gout stool featuring button-tufted brown leather upholstery, an adjustable ratchet mechanism, and brass castors. View II
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An antique Victorian mahogany gout stool featuring button-tufted brown leather upholstery, an adjustable ratchet mechanism, and brass castors.
Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Metamorphic Gout Stool
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An antique Victorian mahogany gout stool featuring button-tufted brown leather upholstery, an adjustable ratchet mechanism, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Brass castors, Adjustable ratchet, Turned legs
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A gout stool is an adjustable piece of nineteenth-century furniture designed to elevate and support the legs of individuals suffering from gout or mobility issues, featuring a ratchet mechanism to alter the angle.

These items typically feature a solid hardwood frame, most commonly mahogany, paired with button-upholstered leather and traditional brass castors for mobility.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut joints, original brass ratchets, aged leather with natural patination, and turned wooden frames.

Such pieces serve as functional statement items in a study or living space, pairing well with traditional armchairs or serving as an eclectic accent alongside contemporary furnishings.

Maintain the leather by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying appropriate leather balms periodically to prevent drying and cracking.
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