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Art Deco Iconic Dressing Stool by Harry & Lou Epstein, English, C1930
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Art Deco Iconic Dressing Stool by Harry & Lou Epstein, English, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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Very stylish Art Deco dressing stool dating to the 1930s, can be used for dressing table or footstool. The woodwork is fully restored, it has it's old original upholstery which you may want to change, a neutral plain cream or perhaps something with a deco pattern would look great. Wonderful and iconic shape to the sides. Offered to you in fully restored and functioning condition. A rare and elegant piece that captures the essence of early 20th-century design while remaining functional and stylish. Lovely size piece that will easily integrate with most settings. Made in England, circa 1930.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Dressing Stool to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09497209
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Curved bridge-form laminated legs: modernist British cabinetmaking that fixes the design to the 1930s.
Saddle-shaped concave seat profile: ergonomic form developed for 1930s dressing suites.
Veneer joints across the curved supports: traditional pre-war hand veneering over shaped cores.
Mellow honey tone and open grain: natural ageing of early twentieth-century walnut finish.

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
47cm (18.50")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1213887
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Very stylish Art Deco dressing stool dating to the 1930s, can be used for dressing table or footstool.
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The woodwork is fully restored, it has it's old original upholstery which you may want to change, a neutral plain cream or perhaps something with a deco pattern would look great.
Art Deco World

Wonderful and iconic shape to the sides. Offered to you in fully restored and functioning condition. A rare and elegant piece that captures the essence of early 20th-century design while remaining functional and stylish. Lovely size piece that will easily integrate with most settings. Made in England, circa 1930.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Dressing Stool to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09497209
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Curved bridge-form laminated legs: modernist British cabinetmaking that fixes the design to the 1930s.
Saddle-shaped concave seat profile: ergonomic form developed for 1930s dressing suites.
Veneer joints across the curved supports: traditional pre-war hand veneering over shaped cores.
Mellow honey tone and open grain: natural ageing of early twentieth-century walnut finish.

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
47cm (18.50")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213887
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An Art Deco wooden dressing stool featuring sweeping curved legs and a concave padded seat upholstered in green tartan fabric.
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Archive I An Art Deco wooden dressing stool featuring sweeping curved legs and a concave padded seat upholstered in green tartan fabric.

Art Deco Iconic Dressing Stool by Harry & Lou Epstein, English, C1930

Archive II An Art Deco wooden dressing stool featuring sweeping curved legs and a concave padded seat upholstered in green tartan fabric. View II
Archive III An Art Deco wooden dressing stool featuring sweeping curved legs and a concave padded seat upholstered in green tartan fabric. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco wooden dressing stool featuring sweeping curved legs and a concave padded seat upholstered in green tartan fabric. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco wooden dressing stool featuring sweeping curved legs and a concave padded seat upholstered in green tartan fabric. View V
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An Art Deco wooden dressing stool featuring sweeping curved legs and a concave padded seat upholstered in green tartan fabric.
Art Deco Iconic Dressing Stool By Harry & Lou Epstein, English, c1930
Ref: SA1213887
An Art Deco wooden dressing stool featuring sweeping curved legs and a concave padded seat upholstered in green tartan fabric.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialOak, Woven Fabric
  • ColourMid Brown, Green
  • MotifsSweeping curved legs, Concave seat, Plaid upholstery, Arched base
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This Art Deco dressing stool dates from the 1930 period and is made in England. The piece comprises an oak frame with a mid brown timber tone, paired with a woven fabric cushion in green, red and grey plaid upholstery over a white piping border. Details visible include sweeping curved legs, an arched base and a concave seat. The fully restored woodwork has an old original fabric covering. The stool measures 47 cm high, 54 cm wide, 31 cm deep. Suitable for domestic use today, the stool functions effectively at a dressing table or as a footstool positioned at the foot of the bed within a bedroom or dressing room setting. The piece integrates easily with various interior layouts while providing practical seating.

FAQs

Originating in the 1920s and 1930s, Art Deco dressing stools feature structural geometric silhouettes, sweeping curved frames, and polished timber veneers or solid woods paired with upholstered seating designed to complement bedroom vanity suites.

Cabinetmakers commonly utilized polished hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and mahogany, frequently incorporating shaped or carved structural legs paired with padded woven fabric, velvet, or leather upholstery.

Authentic pieces associated with Harry and Lou Epstein are identified by their sweeping arching curves, substantial timber construction, high quality veneers, and characteristic geometric or cloud-form silhouettes.

Position the stool beneath a bedroom dressing table, at the foot of a bed, or inside a dressing room to provide a functional seating accent with architectural structure.

Dust the timber framework regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly, while vacuuming the fabric upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust build-up.
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