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‘Arthur W Simpson’ Oak and Leather Stool
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‘Arthur W Simpson’ Oak and Leather Stool

19th century
Description

Circa 1900. A neat sized leather top oak framed stool with curved top with the seat made from intertwined leather straps held in place by brass studs, resting on four square tapering legs. The stool almost certainly by ‘Arthur W Simpson, Kendal’. See stock number 34722 for a similar example.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Footstool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169463
Dealers Internal Reference
34875
Description
Circa 1900. A neat sized leather top oak framed stool with curved top with the seat made from intertwined leather straps held in place by brass studs, resting on four square tapering legs. The stool almost certainly by ‘Arthur W Simpson, Kendal’. See stock number 34722 for a similar example.
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Footstool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169463
Dealers Internal Ref
34875
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An Arts and Crafts oak footstool featuring a concave seat crafted from interwoven brown leather straps secured with metal studs, supported by four tapered square legs.
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Archive I An Arts and Crafts oak footstool featuring a concave seat crafted from interwoven brown leather straps secured with metal studs, supported by four tapered square legs.

‘Arthur W Simpson’ Oak and Leather Stool

Archive II An Arts and Crafts oak footstool featuring a concave seat crafted from interwoven brown leather straps secured with metal studs, supported by four tapered square legs. View II
Archive III An Arts and Crafts oak footstool featuring a concave seat crafted from interwoven brown leather straps secured with metal studs, supported by four tapered square legs. View III
Archive IV An Arts and Crafts oak footstool featuring a concave seat crafted from interwoven brown leather straps secured with metal studs, supported by four tapered square legs. View IV
Archive V An Arts and Crafts oak footstool featuring a concave seat crafted from interwoven brown leather straps secured with metal studs, supported by four tapered square legs. View V
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An Arts and Crafts oak footstool featuring a concave seat crafted from interwoven brown leather straps secured with metal studs, supported by four tapered square legs.
‘Arthur W Simpson’ Oak and Leather Stool
Ref: SA1169463
An Arts and Crafts oak footstool featuring a concave seat crafted from interwoven brown leather straps secured with metal studs, supported by four tapered square legs.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Arts and Crafts seating emphasises visible joinery, functional forms, and high-quality natural materials such as oak, leather, and rush. Emerging as a reaction against mass industrialisation, the movement prioritized traditional handcraftsmanship and simple structural design.

Footstools from this era were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods like oak or walnut. Seats often featured hand-interwoven leather strapping or woven rush, fixed to the timber frame using metal studs or traditional upholstery tacks.

Authentic pieces typically feature mortise and tenon joints, exposed pegs, hand-carved details, and clear wood grain enhanced by wax polish rather than heavy varnish. Makers marks or stamps on the underside of the frame also aid identification.

Positioning a low oak stool beside a fireplace, next to an armchair, or in a dressing area adds texture and historical warmth. Its neutral wood and leather tones allow it to complement both traditional and minimalist modern decor schemes.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to maintain the wood grain. For the leather straps, apply a specialist leather conditioner periodically to prevent drying or cracking, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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