What is a mahogany duet stool?

A mahogany duet stool is a wide, two-seater bench designed for two musicians performing together at a keyboard instrument, featuring a solid timber frame and a padded seat.

What materials were traditionally used to construct antique duet stools?

Duet stools were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, paired with upholstered seats finished in woven textiles, damask, or leather.

How can authentic antique duet stools be identified?

Authentic period examples exhibit turned legs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, historical surface patination on the timber frame, and period-appropriate seat construction.

How can a duet stool be styled in a modern interior?

A duet stool functions effectively when placed at the foot of a bed, inside a wide entrance hallway, or alongside a piano in a music room setting.

What is the correct procedure for maintaining antique mahogany furniture?

Dust the timber surfaces regularly using a clean microfiber cloth, apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and vacuum the textile upholstery gently with a brush attachment.

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Mahogany Duet Stool

Name: Mahogany Duet Stool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1179429
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this very stylish late 19th Century Duet Piano Stool.

Dating 1890 ish and all made in Mahogany, standing on these turned legs with this shaped stretcher. Having this hinged padded and upholstered Lid/Seat enclosing an interior sheet music storage compartment with centre divider and brass folding stay.

Newly reupholstered in this heavy quality ribbed Chenille and trimmed with a matching braid. Seat Height 54cm.

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with no breaks and no woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, 07851385634

Email, Call, Text, 07851385634, Also WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

54cm (21.26")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Mahogany Duet Piano Stool to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1179429

Dealers Internal Reference

00999

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this very stylish late 19th Century Duet Piano Stool.

Dating 1890 ish and all made in Mahogany, standing on these turned legs with this shaped stretcher.

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Having this hinged padded and upholstered Lid/Seat enclosing an interior sheet music storage compartment with centre divider and brass folding stay.

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. A long mahogany duet stool featuring turned legs, a shaped apron, a central curved cross-stretcher, and a yellow woven upholstered seat. — fig 1. Mahogany Duet Stool

Newly reupholstered in this heavy quality ribbed Chenille and trimmed with a matching braid. Seat Height 54cm.

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

fig 2. A long mahogany duet stool featuring turned legs, a shaped apron, a central curved cross-stretcher, and a yellow woven upholstered seat. — fig 2. Mahogany Duet Stool

Solid in all its joints with no breaks and no woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, 07851385634

Email, Call, Text, 07851385634, Also WhatsApp 07851385634

Condition details

fig 3. A long mahogany duet stool featuring turned legs, a shaped apron, a central curved cross-stretcher, and a yellow woven upholstered seat. — fig 3. Mahogany Duet Stool

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 4. A long mahogany duet stool featuring turned legs, a shaped apron, a central curved cross-stretcher, and a yellow woven upholstered seat. — fig 4. Mahogany Duet Stool

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 5. A long mahogany duet stool featuring turned legs, a shaped apron, a central curved cross-stretcher, and a yellow woven upholstered seat. — fig 5. Mahogany Duet Stool

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, we usually deliver for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier.

fig 6. A long mahogany duet stool featuring turned legs, a shaped apron, a central curved cross-stretcher, and a yellow woven upholstered seat. — fig 6. Mahogany Duet Stool

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A long mahogany duet stool featuring turned legs, a shaped apron, a central curved cross-stretcher, and a yellow woven upholstered seat. — fig 7. Mahogany Duet Stool

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.