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Wonderful Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Revolving Stool
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Wonderful Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Revolving Stool

19th century
Sold 10 October 2026 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Description

Wonderful quality antique Victorian carved walnut revolving stool, having a quality antique Victorian revolving stool with a circular shaped top turned above a carved walnut column with three downswept legs terminating into pad feet.

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Walnut Music Stool to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1191168
Dealers Internal Reference
1731
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Description
Wonderful quality antique Victorian carved walnut revolving stool, having a quality antique Victorian revolving stool with a circular shaped top turned above a carved walnut column with three downswept legs terminating into pad feet.
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Walnut Music Stool to the 1880s.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191168
Dealers Internal Ref
1731
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool featuring a circular green velvet seat with metal studding, supported by a carved turned column and a tripod base with scrolled feet. SOLD10 OCT 26
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Archive I A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool featuring a circular green velvet seat with metal studding, supported by a carved turned column and a tripod base with scrolled feet. SOLD10 OCT 26

Wonderful Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Revolving Stool

Archive II A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool featuring a circular green velvet seat with metal studding, supported by a carved turned column and a tripod base with scrolled feet. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool featuring a circular green velvet seat with metal studding, supported by a carved turned column and a tripod base with scrolled feet. View III
Archive IV A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool featuring a circular green velvet seat with metal studding, supported by a carved turned column and a tripod base with scrolled feet. View IV
Archive V A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool featuring a circular green velvet seat with metal studding, supported by a carved turned column and a tripod base with scrolled feet. View V
Archive VI A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool featuring a circular green velvet seat with metal studding, supported by a carved turned column and a tripod base with scrolled feet. View VI
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A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool featuring a circular green velvet seat with metal studding, supported by a carved turned column and a tripod base with scrolled feet.
Wonderful quality antique Victorian carved walnut revolving stool
Ref: SA1191168
A Victorian walnut revolving piano stool featuring a circular green velvet seat with metal studding, supported by a carved turned column and a tripod base with scrolled feet.
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  • ObjectMusic Stools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown, Green
  • MotifsTripod base, Carved acanthus legs, Turned pedestal column, Studded upholstery trimming
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This Victorian music stool dates from 1880 and takes the form of a revolving piano stool in the Victorian style. The piece comprises a dark brown walnut structure combined with a green velvet seat, finished with metal studding around the lower edge of the upholstery. The design incorporates a circular seat surmounting a turned pedestal column with central fluted carving, supported by a tripod base featuring carved acanthus motifs on downswept legs terminating in pad feet. Visible details include grain variation in the timber, minor surface wear to the wooden components, and the rich pile of the textile cover. Measuring 50 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, the compact dimensions suit placement in an empty corner of a living room, bedroom, or music room for occasional seating. The revolving mechanism allows for adjustable height use at a piano or dressing table, bringing period character and practical function into a contemporary interior.

Music stools gained widespread popularity during the 19th century alongside the rise of the domestic piano in Victorian parlours. Design features evolved from classical Regency forms to ornate carved walnut and mahogany tripod bases, incorporating internal metal screw mechanisms to adjust seat height for musicians.

Apply clear beeswax polish periodically along the grain of the walnut framework to nourish the wood and preserve its patina. Keep the internal iron screw mechanism lightly lubricated with machine oil to maintain smooth rotation, and vacuum the velvet seat gently with a soft brush attachment.

A Victorian music stool functions well as an accent seat in a living room, a dressing table stool in a bedroom, or an occasional side piece in a hallway. The rich timber tones and textile seat provide tactile contrast alongside modern minimalist or eclectic decor schemes.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-carved details on the legs and column, heavy cast metal threads for height adjustment, and traditional joinery such as pinned tripod joints. Look for natural age wear on the screw mechanism and carved timber areas rather than uniform modern machine finishing.

Victorian revolving stools were primarily constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany. The central mechanism features a heavy cast-iron threaded spindle, while the circular seat was upholstered in velvet, leather, or needlepoint tapestry secured with brass studding.
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