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Mahogany Rococo Style Stool Circa 1870
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Mahogany Rococo Style Stool Circa 1870

19th century
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A beautiful Rococo style mahogany stool circa 1870. With carving to the frieze and down the cabriole legs. The legs are joined by a curved x-stretcher on which sits a decorative finnial.

An unusual and extremely elegant looking stool.

Height - 46cm / 18"

Length - 54cm / 21"

Width - 48cm / 19"

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Mahogany Rococo Footstool to the 1870s.

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SA1221764
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A beautiful Rococo style mahogany stool circa 1870. With carving to the frieze and down the cabriole legs. The legs are joined by a curved x-stretcher on which sits a decorative finnial.

An unusual and extremely elegant looking stool.

Height - 46cm / 18"

Length - 54cm / 21"

Width - 48cm / 19"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Mahogany Rococo Footstool to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221764
Dealers Internal Ref
347/58/657
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial.
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Archive I A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial.

Mahogany Rococo Style Stool Circa 1870

Archive II A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial. View II
Archive III A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial. View III
Archive IV A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial. View IV
Archive V A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial. View V
Archive VI A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial. View VI
Archive VII A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial. View VII
Archive VIII A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial. View VIII
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A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial.
Mahogany Rococo style stool circa 1870
Ref: SA1221764
A carved dark mahogany Rococo style stool featuring a cream striped upholstered cushion, cabriole legs, carved shell motifs, and an X-stretcher with a turned finial.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Shell carving, X-stretcher, Turned finial

This Rococo Revival stool dates from circa 1870 and displays the ornate styling of the French Chateau aesthetic. The frame consists of warm brown mahogany with a smooth polished finish, complemented by a cream and beige striped upholstered cushion edged with a patterned trim. Elaborate carved shell motifs adorn the frieze and upper cabriole legs, while the curved legs connect via an intersecting x-stretcher centred on a small turned wooden finial. Standing at 46 cm high with a length of 54 cm and a width of 48 cm, the piece functions well as a dressing table stool or a decorative seat at the foot of a bed. Practical placement includes positioning the stool in a bedroom, dressing room, or drawing room as a functional accent seat. The low profile allows it to slide neatly beneath a vanity table or sit comfortably at the end of a bed frame. The rich dark timber tones and muted neutral upholstery coordinate easily with traditional interior schemes, adding a touch of period elegance to any living space.

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Rococo Revival furniture, prominent from the mid-to-late 19th century, reinterpreted 18th-century French Rococo design elements. Key features include asymmetrical C-scrolls, S-scrolls, shell carvings, cabriole legs, and elaborate floral motifs executed in dark hardwoods.

These pieces were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Internal frames utilised timber joinery, while seats incorporated coil springs, horsehair padding, woven webbing, and decorative fabric coverings with woven trim.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved detail along the frieze and knees, timber construction with natural aging, hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, and an X-form or H-form stretcher frame for structural reinforcement.

Position a carved mahogany stool at the foot of a bed, beneath a console table, or within an alcove to serve as occasional seating. Neutral-toned upholstery bridges the gap between historical woodwork and contemporary colour palettes.

Dust timber carved surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically along the grain. Keep upholstery away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and clean textiles using gentle, professional cleaning methods.
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