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Antique Ottoman Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Dressing Stool, Victorian, 1860
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Antique Ottoman Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Dressing Stool, Victorian, 1860

19th century
Description

This is an antique ottoman footstool. An English, upholstered mahogany lounge or dressing stool dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A charmingly practical piece with cheerful needlepoint and useful interior storage.

Delightful Victorian footstool, offering comfort, colour and versatile use

Later needlepoint upholstery enhances the traditionally stuffed cushion

Generous proportion, with soft textiles supported by a robust mahogany frame

Hand embroidered cushion hosts nine decorative panels displaying animal and foliate interest

Opening lid provides easy access to the internal compartment — ideal for wool, sewing tools or crafting essentials

Equally suited as a bedroom tidy or as a comfortable lounge footrest

Interior beautifully lined in cream and pink floral paper, adding a tasteful finishing touch

Stands upon a quartet of bun feet with inset castors, sitting beneath a neatly defined lower apron

A wonderfully inviting and practical piece imbued with Victorian character and homely charm, this delightful ottoman stool is perfect for adding comfort, colour and storage to any traditional interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 43cm (17'')

Max Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Internal Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Internal Depth: 37cm (14.5'')

Internal Height: 27cm (10.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Needlepoint Ottoman Stool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182220
Dealers Internal Reference
25701
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Description
This is an antique ottoman footstool.
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An English, upholstered mahogany lounge or dressing stool dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
London Fine Antiques

A charmingly practical piece with cheerful needlepoint and useful interior storage.

fig 1. An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet.
fig 1. Antique Ottoman Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Dressing Stool, Victorian, 1860

Delightful Victorian footstool, offering comfort, colour and versatile use

Later needlepoint upholstery enhances the traditionally stuffed cushion

Generous proportion, with soft textiles supported by a robust mahogany frame

fig 2. An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet.
fig 2. Antique Ottoman Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Dressing Stool, Victorian, 1860

Hand embroidered cushion hosts nine decorative panels displaying animal and foliate interest

Opening lid provides easy access to the internal compartment — ideal for wool, sewing tools or crafting essentials

fig 3. An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet.
fig 3. Antique Ottoman Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Dressing Stool, Victorian, 1860

Equally suited as a bedroom tidy or as a comfortable lounge footrest

Interior beautifully lined in cream and pink floral paper, adding a tasteful finishing touch

Stands upon a quartet of bun feet with inset castors, sitting beneath a neatly defined lower apron

fig 4. An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet.
fig 4. Antique Ottoman Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Dressing Stool, Victorian, 1860

A wonderfully inviting and practical piece imbued with Victorian character and homely charm, this delightful ottoman stool is perfect for adding comfort, colour and storage to any traditional interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 43cm (17'')

Max Depth: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Internal Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Internal Depth: 37cm (14.5'')

Internal Height: 27cm (10.75'')

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Needlepoint Ottoman Stool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182220
Dealers Internal Ref
25701
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet.

Antique Ottoman Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Dressing Stool, Victorian, 1860

Archive II An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View IX
Archive X An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View X
Archive XI An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View XI
Archive XII An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet. View XII
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An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet.
Antique Ottoman Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Dressing Stool, Victorian, 1860
Ref: SA1182220
An antique Victorian square footstool featuring a pictorial needlepoint top framed in rose pink velvet trim above brown fabric sides and turned wooden bun feet.
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A Victorian needlepoint ottoman stool is an upholstered piece of low seating or a footrest originating from the nineteenth century. Popularised in mid-Victorian Britain, these items frequently showcased elaborate hand-stitched needlepoint panels depicting floral patterns, animals, or heraldic imagery on top of a timber or textile-lined body.

Mid-Victorian ottomans were typically built around solid timber frames, such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. The upholstery featured natural padding materials like horsehair and wool, wrapped in decorative wool needlepoint, plush silk or cotton velvet, and trimmed with braided gimp or fringe.

Authentic 1860s footstools display hand-worked embroidery, often called Berlin woolwork, with slight irregularities in stitching and natural colour variation. The underside typically shows hand-tacked upholstery webbing, antique joinery methods, and hand-turned wooden bun feet or castors.

A Victorian needlepoint stool functions effectively as an accent piece beside contemporary seating, at the foot of a bed, or positioned near a fireplace. Combining detailed historical textiles with clean, modern upholstery creates visual texture and warmth within a room.

Protect needlepoint textiles by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fading and fibre brittleness. Clean gently using a low-suction vacuum cleaner fitted with a soft brush attachment, and consult a professional textile conservator for stain treatment.
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