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French Foot Stool Antique Tapestry Pouf
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French Foot Stool Antique Tapestry Pouf

19th century
Description

A charming antique upholstered French footstool, raised on four carved wooden bun feet

The generously padded seat is covered in decorative needlepoint upholstery featuring repeating floral roundels with stylised roses set within circular medallions on a soft green ground Bought from a dealer at Les Puces flea market in Paris

The upholstery is finished with an attractive fringe trim incorporating tassels and pom-pom drops in complementary tones of green, pink, and cream, adding movement and texture to the piece The base is supported on turned and carved dark wood bun feet, giving the stool a traditional English country house character.

Compact yet decorative, this piece would work well as a footrest, fireside stool, or small occasional seat, bringing colour and period charm to an interior

Circa 1920

Offered in great shape Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

21 (53.3) x 17 (43.2) x 12 (30.5)

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
43.2cm (17.01")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Tapestry Footstool to the 19th Century.

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SA1201784
Description
A charming antique upholstered French footstool, raised on four carved wooden bun feet

The generously padded seat is covered in decorative needlepoint upholstery featuring repeating floral roundels with stylised roses set within circular medallions on a soft green ground Bought from a dealer at Les Puces flea market in Paris

fig 1. A low rectangular French footstool upholstered in floral green and pink tapestry with tassel fringe on short carved wooden feet.
fig 1. French Foot Stool Antique Tapestry Pouf

The upholstery is finished with an attractive fringe trim incorporating tassels and pom-pom drops in complementary tones of green, pink, and cream, adding movement and texture to the piece The base is supported on turned and carved dark wood bun feet, giving the stool a traditional English country house character.

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Compact yet decorative, this piece would work well as a footrest, fireside stool, or small occasional seat, bringing colour and period charm to an interior.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 2. A low rectangular French footstool upholstered in floral green and pink tapestry with tassel fringe on short carved wooden feet.
fig 2. French Foot Stool Antique Tapestry Pouf

Circa 1920

Offered in great shape Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

21 (53.3) x 17 (43.2) x 12 (30.5)

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
43.2cm (17.01")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Tapestry Footstool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201784
Canonbury Antiques
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A low rectangular French footstool upholstered in floral green and pink tapestry with tassel fringe on short carved wooden feet.
French Foot Stool Antique Tapestry Pouf
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A French tapestry footstool is a low, cushioned footrest upholstered in woven textile or needlepoint fabric, historically designed to accompany seating in 19th-century French drawing rooms.

These footstools typically feature a carved hardwood frame, such as walnut or mahogany, topped with woven wool tapestry upholstery and trimmed with decorative tassel fringe or braid.

Authentic pieces demonstrate traditional joinery on the wooden base, hand-stitched needlepoint or woven wool fabric showing natural age-related softening, and hand-applied passementerie trimmings.

Place the stool near a focal fireside armchair, position it at the foot of a bed, or use it as a decorative low accent piece to introduce pattern and texture to a room scheme.

Gently vacuum the fabric using a soft brush attachment, keep the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and clean the carved wooden feet with a high-quality natural beeswax.
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