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19th Century Eastern European Milking Stool in Original Green Paint
Whites Antiques
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19th Century Eastern European Milking Stool in Original Green Paint

19th century
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Description

A 19th‑century Eastern European milking stool in untouched original green paint, full of rural charm, authenticity, and the warm patina of generations of use.

Why We Love This … There is nothing contrived about this stool - the survival of the original green paint is what makes this stool so compelling. It offers a direct and unfiltered connection to rural life, with no later intervention or embellishment. The colour has mellowed beautifully with age, giving the piece warmth, honesty, and presence well beyond its modest scale.

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: 19th century

• Origin: Eastern Europe

• Materials: Elm with original painted surface

• Dimensions: (Not supplied)

• Condition: Good, original untouched condition - great colour and patina

• Notable Details:

• Untouched green paint; strong vernacular form with honest wear

• Simple, functional construction with lovely surface character

• Versatility: Ideal as a low stool, side table, plant stand, or sculptural accent

• Collectibility: Strong - original vernacular furniture with surviving paint is increasingly sought after

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Milking Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223384
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SC004
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Description
A 19th‑century Eastern European milking stool in untouched original green paint, full of rural charm, authenticity, and the warm patina of generations of use.
“
Why We Love This … There is nothing contrived about this stool - the survival of the original green paint is what makes this stool so compelling.
Whites Antiques

It offers a direct and unfiltered connection to rural life, with no later intervention or embellishment. The colour has mellowed beautifully with age, giving the piece warmth, honesty, and presence well beyond its modest scale.

fig 1. A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish.
fig 1. 19th Century Eastern European Milking Stool in Original Green Paint

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: 19th century

• Origin: Eastern Europe

• Materials: Elm with original painted surface

• Dimensions: (Not supplied)

• Condition: Good, original untouched condition - great colour and patina

fig 2. A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish.
fig 2. 19th Century Eastern European Milking Stool in Original Green Paint

• Notable Details:

• Untouched green paint; strong vernacular form with honest wear

• Simple, functional construction with lovely surface character

• Versatility: Ideal as a low stool, side table, plant stand, or sculptural accent

• Collectibility: Strong - original vernacular furniture with surviving paint is increasingly sought after

• Delivery is not included

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Milking Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223384
Dealers Internal Ref
SC004
Whites Antiques
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Archive I A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish.

19th Century Eastern European Milking Stool in Original Green Paint

Archive II A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish. View II
Archive III A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish. View III
Archive IV A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish. View IV
Archive V A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish. View V
Archive VI A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish. View VI
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Archive VIII A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish. View VIII
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Whites Antiques
Telephone 07717 321455
Location
Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whitesantiques
Verified Since May 2023
Items For Sale 134
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Whites Antiques
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A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish.
19th Century Eastern European Milking Stool in Original Green Paint
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A rectangular rustic wooden milking stool with splayed cylindrical legs and a distressed dark green painted finish.
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A milking stool is a compact, low-standing seat historically used by agricultural workers during livestock milking. Originated as utilitarian countryside furniture throughout Europe, these items were built low to the ground with three or four stable legs to accommodate uneven barn flooring.

Rural artisans constructed folk stools using locally sourced hardwoods or softwoods such as pine, oak, ash, or elm. Legs were typically shaped by hand and fitted into the seat slab using wedged through-tenon joinery, often finished with milk paint or lead-based oil paints.

Authentic pieces display natural wear patterns around the seat edges and lower legs where feet were rested. Original paint finishes show layered oxidisation, natural craquelure, and timber contraction around joint insertion points rather than artificial distressing.

A rustic milking stool functions effectively as a sculptural accent on a fireplace hearth, a low riser for displaying ceramics, or an occasional side table beside low upholstered seating. The painted timber texture provides visual warmth and contrast against minimal modern finishes.

Maintain original paintwork by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding water or chemical cleansers that may strip historic layers. Keep the piece in a stable ambient humidity environment away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and paint flaking.
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