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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Revolving Piano Stool
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Fine Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Revolving Piano Stool

19th century
Description

Fine quality antique Victorian mahogany revolving piano stool, having an antique Edwardian revolving piano stool with an upholstered seat with beautiful vibrant tropical patterns with green leaves and pretty orange flowers with animals in a stunning green fabric above four turned legs united by carved stretchers.

Seat up: H 58cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool to the 1880s.

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SA1183959
Dealers Internal Reference
1640
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Description
Fine quality antique Victorian mahogany revolving piano stool, having an antique Edwardian revolving piano stool with an upholstered seat with beautiful vibrant tropical patterns with green leaves and pretty orange flowers with animals in a stunning green fabric above four turned legs united by carved stretchers.

Seat up: H 58cm

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183959
Dealers Internal Ref
1640
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A Victorian dark mahogany revolving piano stool featuring a circular botanical pattern velvet cushion, turned spindle gallery, and carved legs joined by a cross-stretcher.
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Archive I A Victorian dark mahogany revolving piano stool featuring a circular botanical pattern velvet cushion, turned spindle gallery, and carved legs joined by a cross-stretcher.

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Revolving Piano Stool

Archive II A Victorian dark mahogany revolving piano stool featuring a circular botanical pattern velvet cushion, turned spindle gallery, and carved legs joined by a cross-stretcher. View II
Archive III A Victorian dark mahogany revolving piano stool featuring a circular botanical pattern velvet cushion, turned spindle gallery, and carved legs joined by a cross-stretcher. View III
Archive IV A Victorian dark mahogany revolving piano stool featuring a circular botanical pattern velvet cushion, turned spindle gallery, and carved legs joined by a cross-stretcher. View IV
Archive V A Victorian dark mahogany revolving piano stool featuring a circular botanical pattern velvet cushion, turned spindle gallery, and carved legs joined by a cross-stretcher. View V
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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A Victorian dark mahogany revolving piano stool featuring a circular botanical pattern velvet cushion, turned spindle gallery, and carved legs joined by a cross-stretcher.
Fine quality antique Victorian mahogany revolving piano stool
Ref: SA1183959
A Victorian dark mahogany revolving piano stool featuring a circular botanical pattern velvet cushion, turned spindle gallery, and carved legs joined by a cross-stretcher.
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  • ObjectPiano Stool
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Revolving mechanism, Cross-stretcher, Spindle gallery
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This Victorian revolving piano stool dates from 1880 and takes the form of a dark brown mahogany seat with a round upholstered cushion. The velvet top displays a botanical pattern in shades of green, orange, and blue with visible foliage and floral motifs, finished with a row of small metal studs along the lower edge. Below the seat sits a spindle gallery above four turned legs connected by a central cross-stretcher with decorative carved junctions and a central turned finial. The solid timber exhibits a deep polished finish with visible grain variation across the frame components. Measuring 44 cm wide, 44 cm deep, and adjustable from 50 cm to 58 cm high, the stool suits placement as an occasional seat or accent piece in an empty corner, a living room, or a bedroom. The revolving mechanism allows the height to be adjusted for practical daily use.

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Designed during the 19th century to accommodate players of different heights, Victorian adjustable piano stools became common household items alongside the rise of home music rooms. They typically utilised a central metal or wooden threaded spindle beneath a circular seat, allowing height modification by rotating the cushion.

Victorian piano stools were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. The internal mechanism relied on a heavy cast iron or turned wood screw, while seats were upholstered in leather, tapestry, or velvet secured with brass studding.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindle legs, hand-cut screw threads or cast iron height mechanisms, and evidence of period joinery beneath the seat framing. Natural age wear, deep colour patination on the timber, and original under-seat construction also indicate authenticity.

A Victorian piano stool functions well as an occasional seat in a living space, a vanity stool in a bedroom, or an accent piece placed in an alcove. Re-upholstering the top cushion in contemporary patterned fabric bridges historic woodwork with modern colour schemes.

Keep the height mechanism functional by lightly lubricating metal or wooden threads with beeswax or dry lubricant. Clean the mahogany timber with a soft cloth and nourish with natural beeswax polish, avoiding harsh chemicals, while vacuuming the upholstery gently on a low setting.
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