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 ov...