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Antique Mid-victorian English Oak Country Stool C.1860
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Antique Mid-victorian English Oak Country Stool C.1860

19th century
Sold 29 September 2026 · Founders Antiques
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A mid 19th century country stool constructed in solid English oak, the single-piece dished oval seat raised on four turned legs with incised ring details, united by a H-stretcher.

The all-oak construction and deeply impressed 'J.P.' property initials point directly to a country estate workshop origin, where dense local oak was selected for heavy-duty service rather than standard trade beech turnings.

Very good antique condition, exhibiting a warm patina and minor surface wear consistent with age and genuine domestic use. Structurally all solid with tight socketed joints, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1860.

Dimensions

Height: 46.5 cm

Width: 48.5 cm

Depth: 34 cm

Seat Width: 33.5 cm

Seat Depth: 24.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Country Stool to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1230715
Dealers Internal Reference
3774
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Description
A mid 19th century country stool constructed in solid English oak, the single-piece dished oval seat raised on four turned legs with incised ring details, united by a H-stretcher.

The all-oak construction and deeply impressed 'J.P.

“
' property initials point directly to a country estate workshop origin, where dense local oak was selected for heavy-duty service rather than standard trade beech turnings.
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fig 1. An antique dark oak country stool with a thick circular seat, turned splayed legs, and cross stretchers.
fig 1. Antique Mid-victorian English Oak Country Stool C.1860

Very good antique condition, exhibiting a warm patina and minor surface wear consistent with age and genuine domestic use. Structurally all solid with tight socketed joints, clean and ready to place.

English, circa 1860.

Dimensions

Height: 46.5 cm

Width: 48.5 cm

Depth: 34 cm

Seat Width: 33.5 cm

Seat Depth: 24.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Country Stool to the Victorian era.

Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230715
Dealers Internal Ref
3774
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An antique dark oak country stool with a thick circular seat, turned splayed legs, and cross stretchers.
Antique Mid-Victorian English Oak Country Stool c.1860
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An antique dark oak country stool with a thick circular seat, turned splayed legs, and cross stretchers.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned splayed legs, Circular thick seat, Cross stretchers
  • SizeH 46.5 cm (18 in) x W 48.5 cm (19 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This mid-Victorian English country stool dates from circa 1860 and follows a traditional Victorian country style. Constructed from solid English oak, the piece has a dark brown finish with a warm patina showing surface wear consistent with age and domestic use, including subtle variations in the grain and tone across the timber and visible incised ring details on the turned splayed legs. The single-piece dished oval seat is supported by four legs united by cross stretchers, displaying deep structural grain and traditional socketed joints. Measuring 46.5 cm high, 48.5 cm wide, and 34 cm deep, this practical seating option fits well as an occasional seat in a living room, beside a fireplace hearth, or as a rustic accent piece in a hallway or bedroom.

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Mid-Victorian country stools are utilitarian seating pieces crafted in rural England during the mid-19th century, typically featuring sturdy construction, turned legs, and simple joinery designed for everyday household or agricultural use.

These stools were primarily constructed from indigenous English hardwoods such as oak, elm, ash, or beech, often secured using traditional mortise and tenon joinery along with wedge-fastened legs.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-tooling, uneven wear patterns around the stretchers and seat edges, natural shrinkage in the timber over time, and original dark patina or wax finishes.

An antique country stool functions well as a decorative accent beside a fireplace hearth, an occasional side table beside an armchair, or a low display stand for plants and ceramics.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and preserve the natural patina, avoiding modern chemical sprays and direct heat sources.
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