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Description

An elegant 19th Century French walnut stool in Louis XV style, the top upholstered in blue velvet with nailed borders and raised on slender shaped supports,

In excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

45cm (17.72")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this French Walnut Footstool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1161128

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000923

Description

An elegant 19th Century French walnut stool in Louis XV style, the top upholstered in blue velvet with nailed borders and raised on slender shaped supports,

In excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

45cm (17.72")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this French Walnut Footstool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1161128

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000923

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Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478

Location

Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory

Verified Since Jul 2012

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectStools
Period19th century
StyleLouis XV
MaterialWalnut, Velvet
ColourBlue
MotifsCabriole legs, Gimp braid trim, Carved frame
SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

The Louis XV style is characterised by asymmetrical curves, naturalistic motifs such as floral carvings, and the prominent use of cabriole legs, moving away from the rigid geometry of earlier periods.

Cabinet makers typically used dense hardwoods like walnut or beech for the structural frames, often featuring hand-carved details, traditional joinery, and natural stuffing materials such as horsehair for upholstery.

Authentication involves examining the hand-cut joinery, the natural patina and grain of the timber, tool marks indicative of manual carving, and traditional upholstery webbing rather than modern staples.

An antique stool works effectively as an occasional seat, a dressing table accessory, or a functional footrest, contrasting textures against contemporary materials to add historical depth to a room.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the grain, and protect velvet upholstery from direct sunlight and moisture, using a soft brush to lift the pile.