Sold 13 March 2026 · Rawlings Antiques

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Description

Victorian carved walnut circular padded stool CIRCA 1880.

The stool is great condition with no woodworm ,nicely carved with a very well upholstered seat .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for shipping cost

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Upholstered Footstool to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1184466

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Description

Victorian carved walnut circular padded stool CIRCA 1880.

The stool is great condition with no woodworm ,nicely carved with a very well upholstered seat .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for shipping cost

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Upholstered Footstool to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1184466

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Rawlings Antiques

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An antique Victorian padded stool featuring a round upholstered cushion with a multicoloured geometric pattern, resting on turned and carved wooden legs connected by stretchers.

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Essex
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectStools
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialHardwood, Fabric
ColourMulticolour
MotifsTurned legs, Carved bulbous details, Geometric upholstery, H-stretchers
SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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Victorian seating spans the 19th century, often featuring eclectic revivals of historical motifs, robust timber construction, and heavily ornamented or turned details.

These pieces typically utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often joined with traditional mortise and tenon techniques, paired with horsehair or wool stuffing beneath the fabric upholstery.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber aging, hand-cut joinery, traditional upholstery webbing, and period-appropriate hand-turned or carved ornamentation on the legs.

It functions effectively as an accent piece, serving as a low vanity seat, an occasional footrest, or a decorative surface topped with books in a contemporary living space.

Preservation requires keeping the timber conditioned with appropriate wax, protecting textiles from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding excessive moisture.