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19th Century Sycamore Pub or Tavern Stool

Name: 19th Century Sycamore Pub or Tavern Stool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233361
Price: 245 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Baggott & Co.

Description

A pub or tavern stool

The circular dished top of sycamore over ring turned baluster legs united by X-frame stretchers.

English, circa 1850-1890

H: 21" (53cm), Di: 12" (30.5 cm).

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

30.5cm (12.01")

Depth

30.5cm (12.01")

Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Sycamore Pub Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1233361

Dealers Internal Reference

BCSL1977

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01451 830 370

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Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description

A pub or tavern stool

The circular dished top of sycamore over ring turned baluster legs united by X-frame stretchers.

English, circa 1850-1890

H: 21" (53cm), Di: 12" (30.5 cm).

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

30.5cm (12.01")

Depth

30.5cm (12.01")

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Antique Sycamore Pub Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1233361

Dealers Internal Ref

BCSL1977

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A 19th-century dark brown turned timber pub stool with a circular dished seat and an H-shaped stretcher.

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Popularised across Great Britain during the 19th century, tavern stools were utility seating designed for heavy commercial use in public houses, inns, and eateries. Characterised by turned legs, stout stretchers, and thick seats, these items provided compact, durable seating in bustling spaces.

English country makers frequently utilised native hardwoods such as sycamore, beech, elm, and oak. Sycamore was especially favoured for stool seats due to its fine, tight grain and smooth surface, while turned legs were often crafted from dense native timber to withstand constant wear.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned legs, hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, and uneven wear patterns around the lower stretchers where patrons rested their feet. Natural shrinkage in the wooden top over time often creates an oval shape rather than a perfectly round circle.

Antique tavern stools function as versatile occasional seating, side tables, or plant stands in contemporary interiors. Positioning a single stool beside a standalone bathtub, next to a sofa, or in a hallway alcove adds tactile timber warmth to modern minimalist room schemes.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the original patina. Avoid placing the stool near direct heat sources or in damp environments, which can cause the solid wood to warp or split.

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19th Century Sycamore Pub or Tavern Stool

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