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Rubery Owen Blade Workshop Stool C1930
For sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
for sale €310     $337
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Billy Hunt & Co.

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Rubery Owen Blade Workshop Stool C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Billy Hunt & Co.
Description

We have a rather good looking Rubery Owen Blade Stool C1940 in tremendous original condition in workshop paint and with its thick elm top. This one benefits from being adjustable in height unlike some. We love the character and design on these and this one is pretty much untouched.

A British workshop stool in lovely condition C1940.

Dimensions

Overall: Height adjustable x Width 44cm x Depth 42cm

Top: Width 32cm x Depth 31cm

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Industrial Adjustable Workshop Stool to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09551319
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Heavy threaded steel central screw: allows manual height adjustment in early workshop seating.
Formed steel blade legs with rounded feet: British factory manufacture of the interwar era.
Brown paint worn through to grey metal on the base: long working life.
Thick solid dished wooden seat: shows original open grain and gentle handling wear.

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.

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SA1221617
Dealers Notes

When purchasing from us we include delivery in the purchase price which is based on a one person delivery for England and Wales. Please call or email for quotes to Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Isles and for World-wide shipping

Billy Hunt and Co is located on a large Victorian farm just a short country drive from the Rangemore village, a designated conservation area, which was built by Michael Thomas Bass in the 1850s to house the Bass Rangemore Estate workers consisting mainly of Victorian redbrick cottages and the occasional barn.

Our home is a classic Victorian designed and well equipped late 19th century 2 story red brick built barn of some 4000 sq feet nestled in classic English countryside, which enjoyed a careful full renovation in 2000. The estate still benefits being managed in the traditional manner with an Estate Manger, estate carpenter, gardeners etc. A rather delightful place to have as our work space.

Martina, there is no Billy at Billy hunt, has led the team since 2103 and is an interior designer qualified from The Inchbald School of Design London whose previous working life included such clients as Vertu, Aston Martin and Johnnie Walker to name a few.

Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions on the pieces that may interest you - Many thanks Martina

Description
We have a rather good looking Rubery Owen Blade Stool C1940 in tremendous original condition in workshop paint and with its thick elm top. This one benefits from being adjustable in height unlike some. We love the character and design on these and this one is pretty much untouched.

A British workshop stool in lovely condition C1940.

Dimensions

Overall: Height adjustable x Width 44cm x Depth 42cm

Top: Width 32cm x Depth 31cm

Date of Manufacture

Billy Hunt & Co. has dated this Industrial Adjustable Workshop Stool to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09551319
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Heavy threaded steel central screw: allows manual height adjustment in early workshop seating.
Formed steel blade legs with rounded feet: British factory manufacture of the interwar era.
Brown paint worn through to grey metal on the base: long working life.
Thick solid dished wooden seat: shows original open grain and gentle handling wear.

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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221617
Billy Hunt & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2026

We always endeavor to offer a careful selection of chosen pieces from the british isles ranging from 1800 to 1970

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An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism.
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Archive I An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism.

Rubery Owen Blade Workshop Stool C1930

Archive II An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism. View II
Archive III An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism. View III
Archive IV An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism. View IV
Archive V An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism. View V
Archive VI An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism. View VI
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Archive VIII An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism. View VIII
Archive IX An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism. View IX
Archive X An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism. View X
Archive XI An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism. View XI
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Billy Hunt & Co.
Telephone 07768 266266 or 01283 617377
Location
NO 8
Callingwood Hall Farm
Rangemore Country Estate
Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 9SH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/billyhunt
Verified Since May 2026
Items For Sale 53
Items Sold 117
Billy Hunt & Co.
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An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism.
Rubery Owen Blade Workshop Stool C1930
Ref: SA1221617
An industrial 1930s workshop stool featuring a circular wooden seat mounted on a dark brown metal tripod base with a threaded height adjustment mechanism.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialSteel, Hardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsThreaded height spindle, Tripod metal legs, Circular wooden seat, Ball feet

This Rubery Owen blade workshop stool from the 1930s is an industrial piece made from steel and hardwood. The item combines a circular wooden seat in a rich mid-brown tone with a dark brown metal tripod base and a threaded height adjustment spindle. Visible details include three spherical ball feet at the base of the metal legs and an aged industrial paint finish. The stool measures width 44 cm by depth 42 cm with an adjustable height. In a modern home, this piece works well as an accent seat placed at the end of a sofa or as a compact stool in a workspace or living area. The sturdy tripod construction provides stable seating while maintaining a minimalist industrial loft aesthetic.

FAQs

Industrial workshop seating from the early 20th century was designed for utility, durability, and ergonomics within manufacturing, laboratory, and drafting environments. These pieces typically feature heavy-duty steel or iron bases paired with solid wooden seats, incorporating manual height-adjustment mechanisms such as threaded central spindles.

Traditional industrial stools were constructed using pressed steel, cast iron, or tubular steel for the structural legs and base framework. The seating surfaces were predominantly made from dense hardwoods like beech, oak, or pine to withstand rigorous daily use.

Authentic pieces often feature stamped manufacturer branding, embossed metal plates, or distinct structural design traits specific to mid-century industrial suppliers. Look for functional construction features such as heavy rivets, threaded iron adjustment screws, and evidence of historical surface wear.

An industrial stool serves effectively as an occasional accent seat, a side table beside a sofa, or a plant stand. Its functional aesthetic provides visual contrast when paired alongside upholstered contemporary furniture, minimalist decor, or modern rustic interiors.

Dust the timber seat regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the wood finish. Keep the metal frame dry to prevent active oxidisation, and apply a light machine oil to any threaded adjustment mechanisms to maintain smooth operation.
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