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Thebes Stool in the Manner of Liberty & Co
Artysan Cotswolds
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Thebes Stool in the Manner of Liberty & Co

19th century
Description

An attractive Aesthetic Movement Thebes style stool, comprising four ring turned legs with the characteristic dished seat. The double stretchers are each connected to the seat by six decorative struts.

Our example is of very good quality and generous proportions, in dark stained birch, and owes much in design to Godwin and to Liberty's Thebes Chair of circa 1880 (also pictured), but with double rather than single stretchers and a different arrangement of struts that includes crossed diagonals that we have not seen previously. There is a partial label, but insufficient to identify the origins of the piece any more accurately than in the manner of Liberty & Co, probably by William Birch.

Newly reupholstered in Mulberry Lee Jofa Berber Stripe woven jute fabric with stud detailing.

English, circa 1885.

Dimensions:

Height: 52 cm (20.5 inches)

Width: 43 cm (17 inches)

Depth: 36 cm (14 inches)

Please enquire for delivery cost.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Artysan Cotswolds has dated this Arts and Crafts Thebes Stool to the 1880s.

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SA1200954
Description
An attractive Aesthetic Movement Thebes style stool, comprising four ring turned legs with the characteristic dished seat. The double stretchers are each connected to the seat by six decorative struts.

Our example is of very good quality and generous proportions, in dark stained birch, and owes much in design to Godwin and to Liberty's Thebes Chair of circa 1880 (also pictured), but with double rather than single stretchers and a different arrangement of struts that includes crossed diagonals that we have not seen previously.

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There is a partial label, but insufficient to identify the origins of the piece any more accurately than in the manner of Liberty & Co, probably by William Birch.
Artysan Cotswolds
fig 1. A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat.
fig 1. Thebes Stool in the Manner of Liberty & Co

Newly reupholstered in Mulberry Lee Jofa Berber Stripe woven jute fabric with stud detailing.

English, circa 1885.

Dimensions:

Height: 52 cm (20.5 inches)

Width: 43 cm (17 inches)

Depth: 36 cm (14 inches)

Please enquire for delivery cost.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Artysan Cotswolds has dated this Arts and Crafts Thebes Stool to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200954
Artysan Cotswolds
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A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat.
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Archive I A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat.

Thebes Stool in the Manner of Liberty & Co

Archive II A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat. View II
Archive III A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat. View III
Archive IV A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat. View IV
Archive V A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat. View V
Archive VI A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat. View VII
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Artysan Cotswolds
Telephone 07732 166636
Location
Broadwell House
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1JS
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2026
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A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat.
Thebes Stool in the Manner of Liberty & Co
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A rectangular mahogany Arts and Crafts Thebes style stool featuring turned legs, cross-braced spindle sides, and an upholstered woven patterned seat.
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The Thebes stool design originated in the late 19th century, inspired by ancient Egyptian seating discovered during archaeological excavations. Popularised by Liberty & Co of London in the 1880s following designs by Leonard Wyburd, the style became a key component of the Aesthetic Movement and Arts and Crafts interiors.

These stools were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak. The seating surface typically featured leather, woven webbing, or patterned upholstery secured with brass studding along the perimeter frame.

Authentic period examples exhibit turned wooden legs with complex spindle cross-bracing and precise mortise and tenon joinery. Look for age-appropriate wear to the timber finish, hand-cut joinery marks, and historical upholstery fixings.

Interior designers frequently position these stools as accent seating, beside sofas, or within hearth alcoves. The architectural spindle construction adds geometric interest and historical contrast to contemporary or eclectic spaces.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax occasionally to preserve the original patina. Keep textile or leather seats clear of direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and material degradation.
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