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19th C. Elm Milking Stool
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19th C. Elm Milking Stool

19th century
Sold 16 February 2026 · The Old Yard
This “19th C. Elm Milking Stool” found a buyer.

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Description

A rustic 19th C. Elm Milking Stool. This nice little country piece of furniture has good joints and it's nice and sturdy. 

Very versatile and practical as it could also be used as a side table, footstool or as a plant stand.

In original condition with age related signs of wear and use.

Width 44 cm

Depth 42 cm

Height 37 cm

Seat Dimensions 34 x 21 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Elm Milking Stool to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1188762
Dealers Internal Reference
5279
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A rustic 19th C. Elm Milking Stool. This nice little country piece of furniture has good joints and it's nice and sturdy. 
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Very versatile and practical as it could also be used as a side table, footstool or as a plant stand.
The Old Yard

In original condition with age related signs of wear and use.

Width 44 cm

Depth 42 cm

Height 37 cm

Seat Dimensions 34 x 21 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Elm Milking Stool to the 19th Century.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188762
Dealers Internal Ref
5279
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

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A small, dark brown wooden three-legged milking stool featuring a thick slab seat and splayed legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small, dark brown wooden three-legged milking stool featuring a thick slab seat and splayed legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th C. Elm Milking Stool

Archive II A small, dark brown wooden three-legged milking stool featuring a thick slab seat and splayed legs. View II
Archive III A small, dark brown wooden three-legged milking stool featuring a thick slab seat and splayed legs. View III
Archive IV A small, dark brown wooden three-legged milking stool featuring a thick slab seat and splayed legs. View IV
Archive V A small, dark brown wooden three-legged milking stool featuring a thick slab seat and splayed legs. View V
Archive VI A small, dark brown wooden three-legged milking stool featuring a thick slab seat and splayed legs. View VI
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Shropshire
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A small, dark brown wooden three-legged milking stool featuring a thick slab seat and splayed legs.
19th C. Elm Milking Stool
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A small, dark brown wooden three-legged milking stool featuring a thick slab seat and splayed legs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StylePrimitive Country
  • MaterialElm
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTripod base, Splayed legs, Slab seat, Pegged construction
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

Milking stools traditionally originated as utilitarian three-legged seats used by farm workers during milking operations, designed with a tripod base to remain stable on uneven barn floors.

These pieces were typically crafted from native hardwoods such as elm, ash, or oak, often utilising tenon joints where the splayed legs pass through drilled holes in the seat slab.

Authenticity is assessed through signs of age-related wear, hand-tool marks, traditional joinery methods, and the natural patina developed over decades of use.

Such items serve as versatile accent pieces, functioning as plant stands, bedside tables, or minimalist display surfaces that add warmth and texture to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically treating the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.
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