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An English Mahogany Stool
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

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An English Mahogany Stool

19th century
Description

A fine quality stool with carver cabriole leg. The knee has a defined acanthus leaf the foot terminating in a scroll. The overstuffed seat has a fine needlework tapestry which is around 100 years old. The stool itself dated from around 1850 and is in excellent condition .

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Mahogany Upholstered Footstool to the 1850s.

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SA1231466
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Description
A fine quality stool with carver cabriole leg. The knee has a defined acanthus leaf the foot terminating in a scroll. The overstuffed seat has a fine needlework tapestry which is around 100 years old. The stool itself dated from around 1850 and is in excellent condition .
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Mahogany Upholstered Footstool to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231466
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Eclectic mix of period furniture and objects

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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
Location
1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christinekavanagh
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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An antique mahogany footstool featuring carved cabriole legs and a floral needlepoint cushion bordered with burgundy velvet.
An English mahogany stool
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An antique mahogany footstool featuring carved cabriole legs and a floral needlepoint cushion bordered with burgundy velvet.
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Mahogany footstools became prominent in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britain as essential components of formal salon and parlour seating. Designed to elevate the feet above cold drafty floors, these stools evolved into artistic statements featuring elaborate carving and bespoke embroidery.

Traditional footstools feature solid timber frames, prominently mahogany or walnut, paired with corner-blocked joinery. Cushioning was constructed using natural materials such as horsehair and webbing, topped with hand-stitched needlepoint, tapestry, or silk velvet fabrics.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved decorative motifs, such as acanthus leaves or scroll feet, alongside hand-cut joinery underneath the frame. Oxidation on the underside of the timber frame and genuine age-related patination on the legs also signal authenticity.

An antique needlepoint footstool introduces texture and narrative into contemporary spaces when placed in front of an armchair or alongside a fireplace hearth. Pairing modern upholstery with traditional carved timber creates a curated, layered interior style.

Clean timber legs using a soft cloth and a high-grade beeswax polish, avoiding synthetic sprays. Preserve tapestry upholstery by gently vacuuming with a brush attachment and keeping the item away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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