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Leeds Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Of pleasing and highly usable proportions, the stool has a thick rectangular plank top above a traditionally jointed base, with turned supports, block feet and broad low stretchers. The oak has excellent colour and patina, with a good original surface and the dry, mellow character one hopes to find in early country furniture.
The stool has a strong, honest vernacular presence, with lovely natural wear from long use. The broad lower stretchers are particularly attractive, showing softening and wear consistent with age, while the turned legs and block feet give the piece a pleasingly grounded appearance. As well as serving as a traditional stool, it would work very well today as a small side table, wine table, lamp stand, bedside piece or fireside accent.
Dimensions:
Height: 53 cm / 20 3/4 inches
Width: 46.25 cm / 18 1/4 inches
Depth: 27.5 cm / 10 3/4 inches
Condition:
Good solid condition, with no loose joints. There is a small partial old natural age split to the top, which is stable and in keeping with the period. There are also old chips and losses to the broad edges of the top, together with a little wear to the sides of the feet and lovely wear to the broad lower stretchers. The stool has excellent colour and patina throughout, with a good original surface and an honest aged appearance.
Leeds Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Fine english antique furniture
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Original Late 17th / Early 18th Century English Oak Joint Stool, C.1680–1720
