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Late 17th Century Octagonal Commode Stool
Spitalfields House
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Spitalfields House

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Late 17th Century Octagonal Commode Stool

17th century
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Late 17th century octagonal Commode stool in wainscot oak. Braganza scroll feet. Vacant interior. Original brass lock. This would make a good plinth or a wine table (with useful storage).

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
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Spitalfields House has dated this Octagonal Oak Commode Stool to the 17th Century.

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SA1203947
Description
Late 17th century octagonal Commode stool in wainscot oak. Braganza scroll feet. Vacant interior. Original brass lock. This would make a good plinth or a wine table (with useful storage).
Height
49cm (19.29")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Octagonal Oak Commode Stool to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203947
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022

Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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Archive I An octagonal dark oak antique commode stool featuring a hinged top lid, brass hardware, and short scrolled feet.

Late 17th Century Octagonal Commode Stool

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Spitalfields House
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An octagonal dark oak antique commode stool featuring a hinged top lid, brass hardware, and short scrolled feet.
Late 17th century octagonal Commode stool
Ref: SA1203947
An octagonal dark oak antique commode stool featuring a hinged top lid, brass hardware, and short scrolled feet.
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A commode stool, also known as a close stool or night stool, was an early form of indoor sanitary furniture designed to enclose a chamber pot within a decorative wooden structure. Popularised in the 17th century, these items were crafted to resemble ordinary domestic furniture to blend seamlessly into bedchambers.

These stools were typically constructed from durable native hardwoods such as oak or walnut, often featuring hand-dovetailed or pegged joints. Metal fittings, including decorative brass escutcheons, hinges, and iron latches, were forged by hand to secure the hinged lids and internal compartments.

Authentic 17th-century pieces usually exhibit irregular hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut joinery with wooden pegs, and uneven wear consistent with age. Look for historical brassware with hand-chased details, original ironwork showing natural oxidisation, and deep timber shrinkage across octagonal or square panels.

In contemporary spaces, an octagonal commode stool serves as a functional side table or accent piece alongside an armchair or sofa. The architectural form and dark timber add warmth and historical weight when paired with minimalist upholstery or modern artwork.

Maintain dark timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a microcrystalline or beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber splitting, warping, or brass oxidisation.
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