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Small French Rustic Milking Stool with Original Paint - Late 19th/early 20th Century
Whites Antiques
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Small French Rustic Milking Stool with Original Paint - Late 19th/early 20th Century

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Whites Antiques
Description

This rustic milking stool with weathered top and original paint is a charming late 19th/early 20th‑century authentic and sculptural piece of French farmhouse craft with superb patina and presence

Why We Love This … This stool has that irresistible French rustic soul - simple, practical, and full of character. The combination of the weathered top and original paint on the legs gives it a wonderfully lived‑in look. It’s the kind of piece that adds warmth and texture wherever it’s placed.

At a Glance – Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Late19th-Early 20th Century

• Origin: Rural France

• Style: French farmhouse; primitive country furniture

• Materials: Wood with original painted base

• Dimensions: H: 45cm (17.7") | W: 44cm (17.3") | D: 20cm (7.9")

• Condition: Good rustic antique condition with age‑related wear

• Notable Details:

• Beautifully weathered wooden top

• Original distressed paint to the legs

• Simple, honest construction

• Lightweight and easy to move

• Versatility: Side table, plant stand, display piece, or sculptural accent

• Collectibility: Strong - authentic rustic stools are increasingly sought after

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this French Rustic Milking Stool to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223483
Dealers Internal Reference
BR075
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Description
This rustic milking stool with weathered top and original paint is a charming late 19th/early 20th‑century authentic and sculptural piece of French farmhouse craft with superb patina and presence
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Why We Love This … This stool has that irresistible French rustic soul - simple, practical, and full of character.
Whites Antiques

The combination of the weathered top and original paint on the legs gives it a wonderfully lived‑in look. It’s the kind of piece that adds warmth and texture wherever it’s placed.

fig 1. A small antique rustic timber milking stool featuring four angled splayed legs and a distressed yellow and green painted finish.
fig 1. Small French Rustic Milking Stool with Original Paint - Late 19th/early 20th Century

At a Glance – Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Late19th-Early 20th Century

• Origin: Rural France

• Style: French farmhouse; primitive country furniture

• Materials: Wood with original painted base

fig 2. A small antique rustic timber milking stool featuring four angled splayed legs and a distressed yellow and green painted finish.
fig 2. Small French Rustic Milking Stool with Original Paint - Late 19th/early 20th Century

• Dimensions: H: 45cm (17.7") | W: 44cm (17.3") | D: 20cm (7.9")

• Condition: Good rustic antique condition with age‑related wear

• Notable Details:

• Beautifully weathered wooden top

• Original distressed paint to the legs

fig 3. A small antique rustic timber milking stool featuring four angled splayed legs and a distressed yellow and green painted finish.
fig 3. Small French Rustic Milking Stool with Original Paint - Late 19th/early 20th Century

• Simple, honest construction

• Lightweight and easy to move

• Versatility: Side table, plant stand, display piece, or sculptural accent

• Collectibility: Strong - authentic rustic stools are increasingly sought after

• Delivery is not included

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this French Rustic Milking Stool to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223483
Dealers Internal Ref
BR075
Whites Antiques
Whites Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023

White's antiques collective is the perfect resource for both trade and private clients

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Archive I A small antique rustic timber milking stool featuring four angled splayed legs and a distressed yellow and green painted finish.

Small French Rustic Milking Stool with Original Paint - Late 19th/early 20th Century

Archive II A small antique rustic timber milking stool featuring four angled splayed legs and a distressed yellow and green painted finish. View II
Archive III A small antique rustic timber milking stool featuring four angled splayed legs and a distressed yellow and green painted finish. View III
Archive IV A small antique rustic timber milking stool featuring four angled splayed legs and a distressed yellow and green painted finish. View IV
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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
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Items Sold 431
Whites Antiques
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Location: Unit 10 The Vinery, Arundel Road, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
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A small antique rustic timber milking stool featuring four angled splayed legs and a distressed yellow and green painted finish.
Small French Rustic Milking Stool with Original Paint - Late 19th/Early 20th Century
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FAQs

Milking stools were utilitarian folk furniture pieces used principally in rural agricultural settings during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Designed to be lightweight and portable, their low height provided stability and ease of movement during daily farm work.

These stools were typically crafted from locally sourced hardwoods or softwoods, such as pine, oak, or elm, using simple mortise and tenon joinery. Legs were often hand-turned or shaped with a drawknife and angled into thick timber seats for structural strength without iron fasteners.

Authentic pieces show organic wear patterns around the feet and seat edges, uneven hand-carved surfaces, and genuine patination from decades of use. Traces of original milk paint or early lead paint layerings, alongside wedge-tenon leg joints visible on the seat surface, further indicate period construction.

Small country stools serve well as low plant stands, accent steps beside a freestanding bathtub, or decorative objects placed on a fireplace hearth. Their compact proportions and textured finishes introduce warmth and organic contrast to modern minimal spaces.

Flaking paint can be stabilised using a clear, matte microcrystalline wax applied gently with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbing, and display the object away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and paint loss.
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