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Pair of Beech & Elm Stools
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Worboys Antiques

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Pair of Beech & Elm Stools

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Pair of oval beech & elm stools with turned legs united by stretchers .

Good Condition wax Finished

Height

53 cm / 21"

Width

36 cm / 14 "

Depth

26 cm / 10 "

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated these Pair Beech Elm Stools to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09474123
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Solid single-piece timber seats: natural shrinkage movement from domestic use.
Lathe-turned tapered legs socketed into the seats: turn-of-the-century construction.
Turned stretchers with tenon joints: firm structural bracing.
Softened outer edges and waxed patina: accumulated wear from long handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1210589
Dealers Internal Reference
378620
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Description
Pair of oval beech & elm stools with turned legs united by stretchers .

Good Condition wax Finished

Height

53 cm / 21"

Width

36 cm / 14 "

Depth

26 cm / 10 "

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

“
If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated these Pair Beech Elm Stools to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09474123
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Solid single-piece timber seats: natural shrinkage movement from domestic use.
Lathe-turned tapered legs socketed into the seats: turn-of-the-century construction.
Turned stretchers with tenon joints: firm structural bracing.
Softened outer edges and waxed patina: accumulated wear from long handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210589
Dealers Internal Ref
378620
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A pair of rustic warm brown wooden stools crafted with oval seats, turned splayed legs, and supporting stretchers.

Pair of Beech & Elm Stools

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Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A pair of rustic warm brown wooden stools crafted with oval seats, turned splayed legs, and supporting stretchers.
Pair Of Beech & Elm Stools
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A pair of rustic warm brown wooden stools crafted with oval seats, turned splayed legs, and supporting stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialBeech, Elm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval seat, Splayed legs, Turned stretchers, Through-tenon joinery
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

A pair of English Country stools dating from 1900 serve as a practical seating option for a kitchen island. Constructed from elm and beech with a wax-finished warm brown surface, the pieces display visible wood grain variations and subtle surface wear consistent with age. Each item exhibits an oval seat supported by splayed legs and connected by turned stretchers, showcasing through-tenon joinery. The pair stands 53 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 26 cm deep. These compact wooden seats fit easily beneath breakfast bars, counters, or worktops in contemporary rustic farmhouse interiors. Daily usage requires minimal upkeep beyond routine dusting and occasional waxing to maintain the polished finish.

FAQs

Traditional British country stools were functional seating crafted from local hardwoods such as elm, beech, and ash, often featuring turned splayed legs and solid timber seats designed for utilitarian farm and household use.

Builders typically combined different timbers based on strength and availability, utilising dense elm for thick seat boards due to its non-splitting grain, paired with turned beech or ash for sturdy legs and stretchers.

Authentic pieces often display hand-turned legs, wedge-jointed tenons visible on the seat surface, irregular wear patterns around the stretchers from footrests, and natural timber shrinkage over time.

A pair of country stools can be styled alongside a kitchen island, used as plant stands in a conservatory, or placed as flexible accent seating in a dining area to introduce warm timber textures.

Clean the timber with a damp, lint-free cloth and regularly apply a natural beeswax polish to feed the wood, preserving its natural patina while protecting it from excessive moisture and dry heat sources.
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