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Antique C.1925 Bentwood High Tall Stool – Fine Quality
For sale by Prior and Willis
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Antique C.1925 Bentwood High Tall Stool – Fine Quality

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique c.1925 Bentwood High Tall Stool – Fine Quality Cane Seat

A charming c.1925 bentwood high stool, full of lovely age, colour, and patina. Exuding character, this rare decorative find would make a wonderful conversation starter piece in the right setting, whether used as a practical occasional stool or as an accompaniment to a kitchen, bar, or interior display. The cane seat remains in good order, complementing the elegant bentwood form.

Features & Craftsmanship

Circa 1925

Bent beech construction

Cane seat in good order

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Classic bentwood design with elegant proportions

Condition

Good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with period furniture.

No woodworm

Dimensions

Width: 38 cm

Depth: 38 cm

Height: 76 cm

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8935

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Competitive UK & international door-to-door shipping available

A stylish and practical bentwood stool with timeless appeal and authentic early 20th-century character

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Bentwood Cane High Stool to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209789
Dealers Internal Reference
8935
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique c.1925 Bentwood High Tall Stool – Fine Quality Cane Seat

A charming c.1925 bentwood high stool, full of lovely age, colour, and patina. Exuding character, this rare decorative find would make a wonderful conversation starter piece in the right setting, whether used as a practical occasional stool or as an accompaniment to a kitchen, bar, or interior display. The cane seat remains in good order, complementing the elegant bentwood form.

fig 1. A tall dark brown bentwood high stool featuring a circular woven cane seat, curved legs, and a circular footrest ring.
fig 1. Antique C.1925 Bentwood High Tall Stool – Fine Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

Circa 1925

Bent beech construction

Cane seat in good order

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Classic bentwood design with elegant proportions

Condition

“
Good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with period furniture.
Prior and Willis
fig 2. A tall dark brown bentwood high stool featuring a circular woven cane seat, curved legs, and a circular footrest ring.
fig 2. Antique C.1925 Bentwood High Tall Stool – Fine Quality

No woodworm

Dimensions

Width: 38 cm

Depth: 38 cm

Height: 76 cm

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8935

30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK & international door-to-door shipping available

A stylish and practical bentwood stool with timeless appeal and authentic early 20th-century character

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Bentwood Cane High Stool to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209789
Dealers Internal Ref
8935
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Archive I A tall dark brown bentwood high stool featuring a circular woven cane seat, curved legs, and a circular footrest ring.

Antique C.1925 Bentwood High Tall Stool – Fine Quality

Archive II A tall dark brown bentwood high stool featuring a circular woven cane seat, curved legs, and a circular footrest ring. View II
Archive III A tall dark brown bentwood high stool featuring a circular woven cane seat, curved legs, and a circular footrest ring. View III
Archive IV A tall dark brown bentwood high stool featuring a circular woven cane seat, curved legs, and a circular footrest ring. View IV
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
Location
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/westnorfolk
Verified Since Jan 2015
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Prior and Willis
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A tall dark brown bentwood high stool featuring a circular woven cane seat, curved legs, and a circular footrest ring.
Antique c.1925 Bentwood High tall Stool – Fine Quality
Ref: SA1209789
A tall dark brown bentwood high stool featuring a circular woven cane seat, curved legs, and a circular footrest ring.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBar Stools
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEuropean Bistro
  • MaterialBeech, Cane
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBentwood legs, Woven cane seat, Circular footrest, Spandrel braces
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This European bistro bar stool dates from the 1920 period. Fabricated from bent beech timber with a dark brown finish, the piece has a round woven cane seat, steam-bent legs, and a lower circular footrest ring braced by curved spandrels. Visible details include the uniform wood grain, curved leg profiles, and historic surface marks from age. The stool measures 76 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. In a modern interior, this item serves as a practical occasional seat or high stool placed beside a kitchen island, home bar, or interior display counter. The compact footprint fits easily beneath countertops or breakfast bars while providing sturdy elevated seating.

FAQs

Bentwood high stools are lightweight, durable seating options crafted using steam-bending timber techniques pioneered in the nineteenth century by Michael Thonet. Popularised in European cafes and bistros during the early twentieth century, these high-standing pieces feature curved wooden legs and circular seats.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid beech timber, which responds exceptionally well to steam bending. The seats frequently feature hand-woven cane or perforated plywood panels secured within a bent timber frame.

Authentic examples show clear structural signs of steam-bent wood joinery, often secured with recessed steel screws rather than modern adhesives. Look for maker stamps or paper labels under the seat ring, such as Thonet, Mundus, or Kohn.

Place a set of bentwood high stools along a kitchen counter or breakfast bar to introduce organic texture alongside quartz or marble surfaces. Their slender silhouette suits compact spaces without obstructing sightlines across open-plan rooms.

Keep the timber clean using a soft microfibre cloth and occasional natural beeswax polish. Preserve the cane seat by applying a light mist of water to the underside once or twice a year to maintain flexibility and prevent brittle splitting.
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