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Set of Four Industrial Machinist Stools, Cast Iron & Pitch Pine Circa 1900
Tinker & Toad
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Set of Four Industrial Machinist Stools, Cast Iron & Pitch Pine Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
Description

Characterful set of four machinist stools, likely late Victorian to early 20th century (circa 1900). Each stool has a heavy cast‑iron base with circular piercings and splayed foot plates, paired with a saddle‑shaped timber seat that appears to be pitch pine. The seats show attractive grain, tool marks and fixing bolts, with natural variation in tone across the set. The castings have a pleasing industrial profile and retain an aged, darkened surface with areas of old oxidation. The timber tops show wear and colour differences from long service, the sort of honest patina that gives early workshop furniture its appeal. Strong and serviceable. Dimensions (each approx.): H 45 cm x W 32 cm x D 37 cm. Condition: Good, sound condition for age. Surfaces show knocks, scratches, old marks and colour variation to the timber.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated these Industrial Machinist Stools to the 1900s.

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SA1225909
Description
Characterful set of four machinist stools, likely late Victorian to early 20th century (circa 1900).
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Each stool has a heavy cast‑iron base with circular piercings and splayed foot plates, paired with a saddle‑shaped timber seat that appears to be pitch pine.
Tinker & Toad

The seats show attractive grain, tool marks and fixing bolts, with natural variation in tone across the set. The castings have a pleasing industrial profile and retain an aged, darkened surface with areas of old oxidation. The timber tops show wear and colour differences from long service, the sort of honest patina that gives early workshop furniture its appeal. Strong and serviceable. Dimensions (each approx.): H 45 cm x W 32 cm x D 37 cm. Condition: Good, sound condition for age. Surfaces show knocks, scratches, old marks and colour variation to the timber.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated these Industrial Machinist Stools to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225909
Tinker & Toad
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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A set of four industrial machinist stools with sculpted pitch pine seats and dark cast iron cantilever bases.
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Archive I A set of four industrial machinist stools with sculpted pitch pine seats and dark cast iron cantilever bases.

Set of Four Industrial Machinist Stools, Cast Iron & Pitch Pine Circa 1900

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Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
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A set of four industrial machinist stools with sculpted pitch pine seats and dark cast iron cantilever bases.
Set Of Four Industrial Machinist Stools, Cast Iron & Pitch Pine Circa 1900
Ref: SA1225909
A set of four industrial machinist stools with sculpted pitch pine seats and dark cast iron cantilever bases.
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Machinist stools were functional seating designed around the turn of the twentieth century for workers in factories, workshops, and mills. They were engineered for durability and stability, featuring ergonomic wooden seats mounted on heavy cast iron bases.

Industrial seating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries typically features heavy cast iron or wrought iron bases combined with dense solid hardwoods such as pitch pine, oak, or beech. Components were joined using rivets, bolts, or threaded mechanisms designed to withstand intense daily use.

Authentic industrial pieces usually display heavy cast iron framing with foundry marks, age-consistent wear on timber surfaces from decades of use, and original hardware like square-headed bolts. Replica items often use lighter weight metals, uniform artificial distressing, and modern metric fasteners.

These stools can be integrated into contemporary kitchens around an island or breakfast bar, or used along a high counter in a home office space. The contrast of dark cast iron and warm timber adds texture and structural interest to modern minimalist, loft, or transitional spaces.

Clean timber seats using a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals, and apply clear beeswax annually to nourish the wood. Protect cast iron bases by dusting regularly and applying a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidisation while retaining the historic patina.
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