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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
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232749
Dealers Internal Ref
26249
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

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