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Rare 18th Century Elm Close Stool in the Form of a Small Georgian Bedside Chest
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Rare 18th Century Elm Close Stool in the Form of a Small Georgian Bedside Chest

18th century
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A Very Attractive Early 18th Century George II Period Solid Elm Close Stool, Or Bedside Night Table, Retaining Good Rich Colour And Patina To Highly Figured Timbers, The Moulded Edge Lift Up Top Enclosing Storage Compartment, Over False Drawer Fronts With Original Brass Handles, Raised On Original Bracket Feet. 

Close stools are a fascinating reminder of everyday life during the 18th century. Originally designed to conceal a removable chamber pot in an age long before indoor plumbing became commonplace, they were an essential item of household furniture in homes of every status. Today, with their original function thankfully consigned to history, surviving examples are increasingly appreciated for their rarity, originality and charm, whilst their compact proportions make them exceptionally useful as bedside cupboards, lamp tables or occasional pieces around the home.

This example is a particularly charming one, boasting beautifully figured solid elm timbers which have mellowed over almost three centuries to a wonderfully rich colour and patina. It also retains its original brass handles and original bracket feet, whilst its wonderfully compact proportions make it an exceptionally practical piece of antique furniture, equally suited for use as a bedside cupboard, lamp table or occasional cabinet within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

As with all items which we offer for sale, this piece has been inspected and attended to within our workshops by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers. It has received a natural wax polish and is therefore presented in excellent condition, ready for immediate placement within the home following purchase.

Circa 1730.

Height 20in. 

Width 21.5in. 

Depth 16in. 

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Elm Close Stool to the Georgian era.

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SA1224521
Dealers Internal Reference
9974
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Description
A Very Attractive Early 18th Century George II Period Solid Elm Close Stool, Or Bedside Night Table, Retaining Good Rich Colour And Patina To Highly Figured Timbers, The Moulded Edge Lift Up Top Enclosing Storage Compartment, Over False Drawer Fronts With Original Brass Handles, Raised On Original Bracket Feet. 

Close stools are a fascinating reminder of everyday life during the 18th century.

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Originally designed to conceal a removable chamber pot in an age long before indoor plumbing became commonplace, they were an essential item of household furniture in homes of every status.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

Today, with their original function thankfully consigned to history, surviving examples are increasingly appreciated for their rarity, originality and charm, whilst their compact proportions make them exceptionally useful as bedside cupboards, lamp tables or occasional pieces around the home.

fig 1. An 18th-century warm brown elm close stool designed as a small Georgian chest of drawers with bracket feet and brass handles.
fig 1. Rare 18th Century Elm Close Stool in the Form of a Small Georgian Bedside Chest

This example is a particularly charming one, boasting beautifully figured solid elm timbers which have mellowed over almost three centuries to a wonderfully rich colour and patina. It also retains its original brass handles and original bracket feet, whilst its wonderfully compact proportions make it an exceptionally practical piece of antique furniture, equally suited for use as a bedside cupboard, lamp table or occasional cabinet within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 2. An 18th-century warm brown elm close stool designed as a small Georgian chest of drawers with bracket feet and brass handles.
fig 2. Rare 18th Century Elm Close Stool in the Form of a Small Georgian Bedside Chest

As with all items which we offer for sale, this piece has been inspected and attended to within our workshops by our highly skilled antique furniture restorers. It has received a natural wax polish and is therefore presented in excellent condition, ready for immediate placement within the home following purchase.

Circa 1730.

Height 20in. 

Width 21.5in. 

Depth 16in. 

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Elm Close Stool to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224521
Dealers Internal Ref
9974
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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MK45 9AW
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A close stool, or night commode, is an 18th-century piece of furniture designed to enclose a chamber pot discreetly within a cabinet. These items were built to resemble compact chests of drawers or side tables so they could seamlessly blend into bedroom interiors.

Georgian close stools were commonly constructed from native timber such as elm, oak, or mahogany, using joinery techniques like hand-cut dovetails and solid wood panels. Front elevation details often included brass knob handles and faux drawer mouldings to disguise the internal compartment.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand craftsmanship, including irregular saw marks, hand-pared drawer linings, and natural oxidisation on the brass hardware. Internal examination typically reveals a hinged lid or lift-out structure designed to hold a vessel.

These compact cabinets function effectively as alternative bedside tables or side cabinets beside an armchair. The flat top surface accommodates lighting and decorative objects, while the enclosed interior offers concealed storage.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and keeping the item away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage. Applying beeswax polish along the grain once or twice a year helps nourish the wood and preserve its warm patina.
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