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19th Century Elm Artist's or Bar Saddle Seat Stool, C1890
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19th Century Elm Artist's or Bar Saddle Seat Stool, C1890

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Charming Late 19th Century Tall Artist's or Bar Saddle Stool with Brass Foot Rest

This beautifully late 19th century crafted antique tall saddle stool combines rustic charm with practical comfort. A most comfortable elm high stool with a deep saddle seat four turned legs with turned stretchers. Featuring a wonderfully contoured saddle-shaped seat, it offers both style and support. Made from solid wood with a rich patina and complemented by a brass foot rest, this stool is a timeless addition to any interior, whether placed at a bar, counter, or high table.

Height 87cm (34.3in)

Width 43cm (16.9in)

Depth 34cm (13.4in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
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Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Saddle Stool to the 19th Century.

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SA1161259
Dealers Internal Reference
1315
Description
Charming Late 19th Century Tall Artist's or Bar Saddle Stool with Brass Foot Rest
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This beautifully late 19th century crafted antique tall saddle stool combines rustic charm with practical comfort.
Anthony Short Antiques

A most comfortable elm high stool with a deep saddle seat four turned legs with turned stretchers. Featuring a wonderfully contoured saddle-shaped seat, it offers both style and support. Made from solid wood with a rich patina and complemented by a brass foot rest, this stool is a timeless addition to any interior, whether placed at a bar, counter, or high table.

Height 87cm (34.3in)

Width 43cm (16.9in)

Depth 34cm (13.4in)

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Elm Saddle Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1161259
Dealers Internal Ref
1315
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century tall wooden stool featuring a carved elm saddle seat, turned legs, and multiple wooden stretchers with a metal footrest bar.

19th Century Elm Artist's or Bar Saddle Seat Stool, C1890

Archive II A late nineteenth-century tall wooden stool featuring a carved elm saddle seat, turned legs, and multiple wooden stretchers with a metal footrest bar. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century tall wooden stool featuring a carved elm saddle seat, turned legs, and multiple wooden stretchers with a metal footrest bar. View III
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Archive V A late nineteenth-century tall wooden stool featuring a carved elm saddle seat, turned legs, and multiple wooden stretchers with a metal footrest bar. View V
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Anthony Short Antiques

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Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A late nineteenth-century tall wooden stool featuring a carved elm saddle seat, turned legs, and multiple wooden stretchers with a metal footrest bar.
19TH CENTURY ELM ARTIST'S OR BAR SADDLE SEAT STOOL, C1890
Ref: SA1161259
A late nineteenth-century tall wooden stool featuring a carved elm saddle seat, turned legs, and multiple wooden stretchers with a metal footrest bar.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialElm, Wood, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved saddle seat, Turned legs, Ring-turned stretchers, Metal footrest protector
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This 19th-century Victorian elm artist's or bar saddle seat stool is fashioned from solid warm brown timber displaying a rich patina, visible wood grain, and slight surface wear from age. The piece features a deeply contoured, carved wooden saddle seat supported by four tapered turned legs joined by multiple ring-turned wooden stretchers, with one lower section reinforced by a metal footrest protector. Standing 87 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 34 cm deep, the compact frame provides a sturdy, elevated perch. Suitable for everyday use in modern interiors, this rustic farmhouse stool fits neatly beneath high breakfast bars, kitchen counters, art studio tables, or pub-style seating areas. The ergonomic seat shaping and practical metal footrest offer functional support during extended periods of sitting, bringing traditional utility and vintage character into contemporary dining spaces or workspaces.

FAQs

Victorian saddle stools were utilitarian seating pieces crafted for artists, draughtsmen, and commercial establishments during the late nineteenth century. Their ergonomic contoured seats were shaped to offer support during long working hours without compromising mobility.

These stools were primarily constructed from dense hardwoods like elm, ash, and beech. Elm was favoured for shaped seats due to its interlocking grain, which prevented splitting when deeply carved or dished.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-shaped seat contours, visible mortise-and-tenon joinery, and natural wear pattern down turned legs and footrest stretchers. The timber surface usually displays depth of colour and oxidisation consistent with age.

These tall stools serve as functional seating around modern kitchen islands, elevated breakfast bars, or home bar spaces. Their warm timber patina offers a grounded contrast to contemporary modern cabinetry and stone surfaces.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve moisture in the timber. Keep the stool away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking or loosening of turned joints.
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