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Primitive Milking Stool
Courtyard Antiques
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Primitive Milking Stool

18th century
Description

Milking stool, circa 1790-1830

Thick slab seat in Elm

Played legs in Ash

Primitive but effective design and construction

Golden colours

Actual seat 11" wide, 7" deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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Courtyard Antiques has dated this Primitive Wooden Milking Stool to the 18th Century.

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SA1216428
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G7061
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Description
Milking stool, circa 1790-1830

Thick slab seat in Elm

Played legs in Ash

Primitive but effective design and construction

Golden colours

Actual seat 11" wide, 7" deep

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Primitive Wooden Milking Stool to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216428
Dealers Internal Ref
G7061
Courtyard Antiques
Courtyard Antiques
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Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

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Archive I A primitive three-legged wooden milking stool made from thick, weathered timber with splayed legs and visible wood grain.

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Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom
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A primitive three-legged wooden milking stool made from thick, weathered timber with splayed legs and visible wood grain.
Primitive Milking Stool
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A primitive three-legged wooden milking stool made from thick, weathered timber with splayed legs and visible wood grain.
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A primitive milking stool is a functional seating object historically crafted by local artisans or farmworkers for utility in barns and rural homes. These stools typically feature three splayed legs to maintain balance and stability on uneven dirt or stone floors.

Traditionally, milking stools were fashioned from locally sourced hardwoods such as oak, elm, or ash due to their durability. Construction relied on simple woodworking methods where legs were mortised directly into a thick, solid timber seat slab without the use of metal nails or screws.

Authentic period pieces show signs of genuine hand-tooling, such as adze or drawknife marks, alongside natural wear and wood shrinkage around the joinery. The timber often exhibits a deep patina, softened edges from decades of handling, and slight asymmetry characteristic of non-industrial handcraftsmanship.

In modern interiors, a primitive stool functions as a versatile accent piece, serving as a plant pedestal, side table, or decorative element beside a bath or fireplace. Its natural wood grain provides warm visual texture and organic contrast against clean, contemporary lines.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood and protect its patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive dampness to prevent warping, splitting, or joint loosening.
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