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Early Hearth Stool
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Early Hearth Stool

18th century
Description

Small four leg Georgian stool

Candle or kettle stand

Elm top, Ash legs

Traces of original green paint

Highly tactile

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Primitive Wooden Hearth Stool to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1225617
Dealers Internal Reference
G7071
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Description
Small four leg Georgian stool

Candle or kettle stand

Elm top, Ash legs

Traces of original green paint

Highly tactile

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Courtyard Antiques has dated this Primitive Wooden Hearth Stool to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225617
Dealers Internal Ref
G7071
Courtyard Antiques
Courtyard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2009

Specialist supplier of windsor farmhouse country kitchen dining chairs

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A low primitive wooden hearth stool featuring a hand-carved seat atop four splayed cylindrical legs with a weathered brown patina.
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Archive I A low primitive wooden hearth stool featuring a hand-carved seat atop four splayed cylindrical legs with a weathered brown patina.

Early Hearth Stool

Archive II A low primitive wooden hearth stool featuring a hand-carved seat atop four splayed cylindrical legs with a weathered brown patina. View II
Archive III A low primitive wooden hearth stool featuring a hand-carved seat atop four splayed cylindrical legs with a weathered brown patina. View III
Archive IV A low primitive wooden hearth stool featuring a hand-carved seat atop four splayed cylindrical legs with a weathered brown patina. View IV
Archive V A low primitive wooden hearth stool featuring a hand-carved seat atop four splayed cylindrical legs with a weathered brown patina. View V
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Courtyard Antiques

Courtyard Antiques
Telephone 07581 457 143
Location
Unit 15
Upcott Farm
Bicknoller
Taunton
West Somerset
TA4 4EY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/courtyard
Verified Since Jul 2009
Items For Sale 99
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Courtyard Antiques
Courtyard Antiques
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Location: Unit 15, Upcott Farm, Bicknoller, Taunton, West Somerset, TA4 4EY, United Kingdom
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A low primitive wooden hearth stool featuring a hand-carved seat atop four splayed cylindrical legs with a weathered brown patina.
Early Hearth Stool
Ref: SA1225617
A low primitive wooden hearth stool featuring a hand-carved seat atop four splayed cylindrical legs with a weathered brown patina.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period18th century
  • StylePrimitive Country
  • MaterialOak, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSplayed legs, Hand-hewn timber, Thick wooden seat, Wedged leg joints
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This small Georgian hearth stool from the 18th century functions as a candle or kettle stand within a rustic farmhouse setting. The piece combines a thick elm top with four splayed cylindrical ash legs featuring wedged leg joints and hand-hewn timber details. The surface displays a warm brown colour with a weathered patina, alongside traces of original green paint and a highly tactile finish. Practical dimensions measure 18 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Positioning the stool by a fireplace hearth or in a cosy corner provides a charming display surface for small decorative items, a pillar candle, or a small kettle. The primitive country style blends seamlessly into traditional or eclectic interiors as an accent piece beside seating or within an entryway. Its compact footprint ensures it fits neatly into smaller spaces while adding authentic period character to the home.

FAQs

Hearth stools originated as utilitarian seating solutions in early country homes and cottages, designed to sit low to the ground near open fires for maximum heat absorption.

These stools were commonly crafted from locally sourced hardwoods such as oak, elm, ash, or pine, using hand-hewn joinery without complex metal fasteners.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-carving, irregular timber grain, original wedge or mortise-and-tenon leg joinery, and uneven surface wear from historic exposure to heat and use.

A hearth stool functions as an organic accent piece beside a fireplace, beneath a low console, or as a plant stand, bringing natural warmth and textural contrast to modern interiors.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber and protect the original surface patina.
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