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Edwardian Ebonised Stool with Turned Legs & Upholstered Seat - So Versatile and Functional
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Edwardian Ebonised Stool with Turned Legs & Upholstered Seat - So Versatile and Functional

1900 - 1920
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A charming Edwardian ebonised stool with turned legs and a neatly upholstered seat - a versatile, characterful piece ideal for bedrooms, dressing rooms, or occasional seating

Why We Love This … There is something wonderfully unpretentious about a well‑made Edwardian stool - its appeal lies in its balance and compact footprint. This one has a quiet elegance: the proportions are just right, ebonised legs with gentle turning gives it definition, and an upholstered seat in an eye-catching fabric that softens the silhouette. It possesses a note of individuality without feeling overstated - it quietly elevates a room while remaining entirely practical. It’s the sort of piece that slips effortlessly into any room - useful, decorative, and full of period charm without demanding attention.

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Early 20th century - Edwardian era 1901-1910

• Origin: England

• Materials: Ebonised wood with upholstered seat in eye-catching choice of fabric

• Dimensions: H: 19cm (7.5") | W: 32cm (12.6") | D: 17cm (6.7")

• Condition: Good country house condition with age‑appropriate wear

• Versatility: Ideal for

• Ideal for a bedroom to place at the end of a bed, a dressing table, or as an accent stool

• Perfect for dressing room, hallway, or as occasional seating

• Collectibility:

• Strong - simple, useful, and classically proportioned

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Ebonised Upholstered Footstool to the Edwardian era.

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SA1223392
Dealers Internal Reference
SC001
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Description
A charming Edwardian ebonised stool with turned legs and a neatly upholstered seat - a versatile, characterful piece ideal for bedrooms, dressing rooms, or occasional seating
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Why We Love This … There is something wonderfully unpretentious about a well‑made Edwardian stool - its appeal lies in its balance and compact footprint.
Whites Antiques

This one has a quiet elegance: the proportions are just right, ebonised legs with gentle turning gives it definition, and an upholstered seat in an eye-catching fabric that softens the silhouette. It possesses a note of individuality without feeling overstated - it quietly elevates a room while remaining entirely practical. It’s the sort of piece that slips effortlessly into any room - useful, decorative, and full of period charm without demanding attention.

fig 1. An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top.
fig 1. Edwardian Ebonised Stool with Turned Legs & Upholstered Seat - So Versatile and Functional

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Early 20th century - Edwardian era 1901-1910

• Origin: England

• Materials: Ebonised wood with upholstered seat in eye-catching choice of fabric

fig 2. An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top.
fig 2. Edwardian Ebonised Stool with Turned Legs & Upholstered Seat - So Versatile and Functional

• Dimensions: H: 19cm (7.5") | W: 32cm (12.6") | D: 17cm (6.7")

• Condition: Good country house condition with age‑appropriate wear

• Versatility: Ideal for

• Ideal for a bedroom to place at the end of a bed, a dressing table, or as an accent stool

• Perfect for dressing room, hallway, or as occasional seating

• Collectibility:

• Strong - simple, useful, and classically proportioned

• Delivery is not included

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Ebonised Upholstered Footstool to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223392
Dealers Internal Ref
SC001
Whites Antiques
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Archive I An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top.

Edwardian Ebonised Stool with Turned Legs & Upholstered Seat - So Versatile and Functional

Archive II An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top. View II
Archive III An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top. View VII
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Archive IX An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top. View IX
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Telephone 07717 321455
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Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2023
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Whites Antiques
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An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top.
Edwardian Ebonised Stool with Turned Legs & Upholstered Seat - so versatile and functional
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An Edwardian style ebonised wooden stool with curved cabriole legs, pad feet, gold trim braid, and a patterned blue upholstered top.
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Edwardian ebonised furniture refers to pieces produced during the early 20th century that feature timber stained dark black to imitate natural ebony wood. This period favoured lighter, more delicate proportions than the preceding Victorian era, often drawing inspiration from 18th-century Queen Anne and Georgian designs.

Antique upholstered stools are typically constructed with a solid hardwood frame, such as beech or oak, finished with dark stains or ebonised lacquer. The seating pads traditionally utilised natural materials such as horsehair, webbed strapping, and hessian prior to being covered in decorative fabrics and finished with braided trim.

Authentic Edwardian stools often feature hand-shaped cabriole or turned legs with period-appropriate foot terminals, such as pad or claw feet. Marks of genuine period construction include doweled or mortise-and-tenon frame joints and natural wear patterns along the high points of the ebonised finish.

An ebonised stool can be styled as flexible occasional seating at the foot of a bed, beneath a hallway console, or alongside a fireplace hearth. The dark ebonised frame provides strong visual grounding, making it an effective contrast piece in neutral or contemporary room schemes.

Ebonised wood surfaces should be dusted regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and protected from direct sunlight to prevent lacquer breakdown. Upholstered fabric should be gently cleaned with a low-suction vacuum brush attachment, avoiding chemical solvents that could alter the textile dyes.
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