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Rosewood Bobbin Leg Stool Circa 1850
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Rosewood Bobbin Leg Stool Circa 1850

19th century
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A beautiful rosewood bobbin leg stool circa 1850. The bobbin legs are joined by x-stretchers with a central decorative finial. Quite an unusual stool which would be ideal as a dressing table stool or could be used anywhere for additional seating or as a foot rest.

Height - 41cm / 16"

Seat - 48cm x 48cm / 19" x 19"

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Rosewood Bobbin Leg Stool to the 1850s.

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SA1220458
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338/58/652
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A beautiful rosewood bobbin leg stool circa 1850. The bobbin legs are joined by x-stretchers with a central decorative finial.
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Quite an unusual stool which would be ideal as a dressing table stool or could be used anywhere for additional seating or as a foot rest.
Fairford Barn Antiques

Height - 41cm / 16"

Seat - 48cm x 48cm / 19" x 19"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Rosewood Bobbin Leg Stool to the 1850s.

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SA1220458
Dealers Internal Ref
338/58/652
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat.
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Archive I A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat.

Rosewood Bobbin Leg Stool Circa 1850

Archive II A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat. View VII
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A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat.
Rosewood bobbin leg stool circa 1850
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A Victorian rosewood stool featuring bobbin-turned legs, an X-shaped stretcher with a central finial, and a pink fabric upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Pink
  • MotifsBobbin turning, X-frame stretcher, Central finial, Padded top

This Victorian stool belongs to the 1850 period and exhibits a traditional English Country House design. The frame comprises dark brown rosewood with bobbin turning throughout the legs and the X-frame stretcher, which features a pointed central finial. A square padded top is upholstered in a plain pink fabric finished with a matching braided trim along the lower edge. The visible woodworking displays a polished dark finish and repeated spool motifs. Practical placement includes positioning the piece at the foot of the bed, beside a dressing table, or anywhere in the home requiring additional seating or a compact footrest. The dimensions measure 41 cm in height with a seat measuring 48 cm by 48 cm.

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Bobbin-turned furniture features decorative legs and stretchers created on a lathe to resemble a series of connected wooden spools or bobbins. This style gained widespread popularity during the 17th century and experienced a significant revival during the Victorian era.

Mid-19th century stools were frequently constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. Upholstery traditionally incorporated horsehair padding covered in silk, wool, or cotton textiles, supported by webbing and traditional joinery.

Authentic Victorian bobbin stools display hand-assembled joinery, natural timber grain variations, and aged patina on turned elements. The bobbins often exhibit subtle irregularities from hand-guided lathe turning rather than modern machine uniformity.

A rosewood bobbin stool functions as an accent seat at the foot of a bed, beside a fireplace, or positioned under a dressing table. Its rich wood tones and detailed profile complement both traditional schemes and contemporary layered spaces.

Maintain rosewood by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste sparingly once or twice a year. Keep timber away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent drying or cracking.
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