Carved Walnut Upholstered Stool 1900 - 1920

Name: An 18th Century Style Walnut Stool.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1201224
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectStools
Period1900 - 1920
StyleQueen Anne Style
MaterialWalnut, Needlepoint
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Acanthus leaf carving, Pad feet, Floral needlepoint
SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Queen Anne style walnut stool dates from 1920, designed in an 18th century style with a warm brown timber finish and a needlework drop-in seat upholstered in a pale grey fabric embroidered with pink, green, and cream floral needlepoint. The low rectangular frame rests on four cabriole legs decorated with carved acanthus leaves at the knees and terminating in pad feet, complemented by curved aprons with subtle mouldings around the seat rail. It measures 44 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. Practical for everyday use, this piece suits placement at the foot of the bed, in a dressing room, or beside a fireside chair as an occasional seat or footrest. The walnut displays natural grain patterns and a warm patina developed through time, with a small rip noted underneath the seat. The construction provides a sturdy low seat for domestic interiors seeking a traditional English country house aesthetic.

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Queen Anne and 18th-century style footstools are characterized by graceful curved proportions, cabriole legs, pad or claw-and-ball feet, and shaped seat rails. Frame construction typically features figured timbers like walnut or mahogany, often paired with decorative needlepoint or tapestry upholstery.

The frames were predominantly crafted from solid walnut, burr walnut, or mahogany. The seats were padded using natural fillings such as horsehair and covered in wool needlework, canvaswork, or woven tapestry textiles depicting botanical themes.

Authentic period construction features hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, wooden pegging, natural timber oxidisation, and hand-stitched needlepoint canvas. Newer reproductions often display machine sanding, uniform upholstery fabrics, and modern screws or staples beneath the seat frame.

A carved walnut footstool functions as an accent piece in a contemporary scheme when placed beside an armchair, at the foot of a bed, or near a fireplace. Its warm timber hues and patterned textile provide visual texture and balance within neutral modern spaces.

To preserve the wood, apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to the walnut legs, buffing along the grain. Clean the needlepoint upholstery by gently vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and keeping the item away from direct sunlight and damp environments.

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