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Dressing Stool
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Dressing Stool

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Lovely quality 19th century dressing stool.

The oval top upholstered in a cream / gold damask type fabric and raised on carved walnut cabriole legs, terminating in carved pad feet.

With some minor marks / scuffs and minor marks to the upholstery, overall this handsome stool is in good, sound condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 18"46 cm

Width 19" 48 cm

Depth 13.5" 34 cm

All sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Dressing Stool to the 19th Century.

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SA1224986
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3864
Description
Lovely quality 19th century dressing stool.
The oval top upholstered in a cream / gold damask type fabric and raised on carved walnut cabriole legs, terminating in carved pad feet.
Athey Antiques

With some minor marks / scuffs and minor marks to the upholstery, overall this handsome stool is in good, sound condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 18"46 cm

Width 19" 48 cm

Depth 13.5" 34 cm

All sizes approximate.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Dressing Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224986
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3864
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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An oval upholstered antique dressing stool featuring cream damask fabric and dark mahogany cabriole legs with carved ball and claw feet.
Dressing stool
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An oval upholstered antique dressing stool featuring cream damask fabric and dark mahogany cabriole legs with carved ball and claw feet.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Period dressing stools inspired by eighteenth-century designs typically feature cabriole legs, carved knee ornamentation, and claw-and-ball or pad feet. They were crafted as versatile, armless low seating primarily positioned in dressing rooms and bedrooms.

High-grade examples were predominantly constructed using solid mahogany or walnut timber frames joined with mortise and tenon woodcraft. The upholstered seats traditionally incorporated webbing, natural fillings such as horsehair, and woven silk damask or velvet upholstery.

Authentic period stools feature hand-carved detailing with natural variations, hand-cut joinery, and evidence of timber shrinkage along frame joints over time. Later reproductions usually display uniform machine carving, modern webbing materials, or steel fasteners beneath the seat frame.

An upholstered stool functions effectively at the foot of a bed, paired alongside a dressing table, or integrated into a living room arrangement as occasional seating. Combining carved timber with contemporary soft textiles offers a balanced, layered room scheme.

Position the timber frame away from direct sunlight and heat sources to avoid wood cracking or finish damage, applying clear natural beeswax polish periodically along the legs. Clean the upholstery gently using a soft brush vacuum attachment and treat fabric spills promptly.
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