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Antique Fireside Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Walnut, Stool, Early Victorian
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Antique Fireside Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Walnut, Stool, Early Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique fireside footstool. An English, needlepoint over walnut lounge stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Refined appearance with a charming foliate cushion

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality needlepoint presented in pleasingly clean condition

Walnut frame boasting fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Cushion in a traditionally stuffed manner and bright cream twill

Accentuated with a colourful needlepoint flower bouquet

Edge trimmed in a complementary brocade trim

Standing upon a quartet of long cabriole legs with scrolled feet

This is a delightful antique fireside footstool, with an attractive needlepoint cushion and fine walnut craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Footstool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232749
Dealers Internal Reference
26249
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Description
This is an antique fireside footstool. An English, needlepoint over walnut lounge stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Refined appearance with a charming foliate cushion

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design.
fig 1. Antique Fireside Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Walnut, Stool, Early Victorian

Quality needlepoint presented in pleasingly clean condition

Walnut frame boasting fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Cushion in a traditionally stuffed manner and bright cream twill

Accentuated with a colourful needlepoint flower bouquet

fig 2. An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design.
fig 2. Antique Fireside Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Walnut, Stool, Early Victorian

Edge trimmed in a complementary brocade trim

Standing upon a quartet of long cabriole legs with scrolled feet

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This is a delightful antique fireside footstool, with an attractive needlepoint cushion and fine walnut craftsmanship.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Footstool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232749
Dealers Internal Ref
26249
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design.

Antique Fireside Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Walnut, Stool, Early Victorian

Archive II An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View II
Archive III An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View III
Archive IV An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View IV
Archive V An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View V
Archive VI An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View VI
Archive VII An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View VII
Archive VIII An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View VIII
Archive IX An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View IX
Archive X An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View X
Archive XI An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View XI
Archive XII An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design. View XII
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An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design.
Antique Fireside Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Walnut, Stool, Early Victorian
Ref: SA1232749
An Early Victorian walnut footstool featuring cabriole legs and a cream upholstered top detailed with a floral needlepoint design.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEarly Victorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Wool, Textile
  • ColourWarm Brown, Cream
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Floral needlepoint, Carved knees, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 46.5 cm (18 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This early Victorian footstool dates to circa 1840 and is made from walnut with wool and textile elements in warm brown and cream tones. The piece takes the form of a lounge stool standing upon a quartet of long cabriole legs with scrolled feet, featuring carved knees, a fine grain interest, and a desirable aged patina. The traditionally stuffed cushion is upholstered in a bright cream twill and decorated with a colourful needlepoint flower bouquet, complemented by a brocade trim along the edge. Measuring 46.5 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, the stool fits neatly by a fireplace hearth or in a living area as an extra seat or a footrest in an English country house setting. The solid construction and clean condition make it ready for daily use in the home.

FAQs

Early Victorian footstools typically feature carved timber frames, often crafted from walnut or mahogany, combined with decorative needlepoint or tapestry upholstery depicting floral arrangements.

These stools were constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut for the legs and frame, paired with hand-stitched wool needlepoint upholstery over natural padding materials.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing on cabriole legs, hand-worked wool tapestry stitching, traditional frame joinery beneath the upholstery, and age-consistent wear to the timber finish.

Position the footstool beside an armchair or near a fireplace hearth to introduce floral pattern, textile texture, and warm timber tones into contemporary living spaces.

Vacuum the tapestry top gently using a soft brush attachment, position the stool away from direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and treat the walnut legs periodically with natural beeswax.
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