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Antique Mahogany Upholstered Stool / Bench
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for sale €439     $476
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Antique Mahogany Upholstered Stool / Bench

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautiful antique upholstered stool, featuring a richly figured wooden frame with elegant cabriole legs and carved claw-and-ball feet. The warm, polished mahogany pairs beautifully with the traditional red, burgundy, cream and grey tartan upholstery, giving this piece a wonderfully timeless country-house character.

The generous upholstered seat makes it both decorative and practical.

A lovely statement piece for a hallway, bedroom, dressing room or sitting room, and particularly suited to traditional, country-house or period interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Mahogany Upholstered Stool Bench to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09639428
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Carved claw-and-ball feet: hand finishing typical of early twentieth-century Queen Anne revival furniture.
Softening and light wear to leg polish: gentle handling over decades.
Modern tartan wool covering with brass studs: recently reupholstered seat.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234204
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000504
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If furniture is in need of restoration it's professionally restored to the highest standards, using traditional methods.

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DELIVERY - Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: To view the item, please contact Iain, as it may need to be by appointment.

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Description
A beautiful antique upholstered stool, featuring a richly figured wooden frame with elegant cabriole legs and carved claw-and-ball feet.
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The warm, polished mahogany pairs beautifully with the traditional red, burgundy, cream and grey tartan upholstery, giving this piece a wonderfully timeless country-house character.
Beech and Springs Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular mahogany stool featuring tartan wool upholstery, stud trim, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Upholstered Stool / Bench

The generous upholstered seat makes it both decorative and practical.

A lovely statement piece for a hallway, bedroom, dressing room or sitting room, and particularly suited to traditional, country-house or period interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Mahogany Upholstered Stool Bench to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09639428
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Carved claw-and-ball feet: hand finishing typical of early twentieth-century Queen Anne revival furniture.
Softening and light wear to leg polish: gentle handling over decades.
Modern tartan wool covering with brass studs: recently reupholstered seat.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234204
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000504
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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A rectangular mahogany stool featuring tartan wool upholstery, stud trim, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet.
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Archive I A rectangular mahogany stool featuring tartan wool upholstery, stud trim, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet.

Antique Mahogany Upholstered Stool / Bench

Archive II A rectangular mahogany stool featuring tartan wool upholstery, stud trim, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet. View II
Archive III A rectangular mahogany stool featuring tartan wool upholstery, stud trim, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet. View III
Archive IV A rectangular mahogany stool featuring tartan wool upholstery, stud trim, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet. View IV
Archive V A rectangular mahogany stool featuring tartan wool upholstery, stud trim, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet. View V
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Beech and Springs Antiques

Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
Location
Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/beechandsprings
Verified Since May 2022
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Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
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Location: Meopham Bank Farm, Leigh Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9AQ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A rectangular mahogany stool featuring tartan wool upholstery, stud trim, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet.
Antique Mahogany Upholstered Stool / Bench
Ref: SA1234204
A rectangular mahogany stool featuring tartan wool upholstery, stud trim, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStools & Benches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Wool, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown and Red
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Studded trim, Tartan upholstery
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This antique Georgian style stool or bench originates from 1910 and has a warm brown and red mahogany frame paired with wool tartan upholstery. The rectangular padded seat features a studded trim along the lower edge and rests on four curved cabriole legs terminating in carved ball and claw feet. The polished timber displays a rich lustre while the fabric incorporates tones of red, burgundy, cream and grey in a traditional plaid pattern. Measuring 50 cm high, 88 cm wide and 39 cm deep, the seat provides a generous platform for everyday use. Homeowners can place this versatile bench at the foot of the bed in a bedroom, or position it in a hallway, dressing room or sitting room to add classic country-house character. The piece functions effectively as extra seating or as a low resting surface in traditional interiors, bringing a distinct Highland hunting lodge aesthetic to living spaces. The sturdy construction and timeless upholstery ensure suitability for daily placement in domestic environments.

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Georgian style upholstered stools gained prominence in eighteenth-century Britain, characterized by carved timber frames, cabriole legs, and elaborate pad or claw-and-ball feet. These pieces were designed as flexible auxiliary seating for reception rooms and bedchambers in prominent country houses.

Traditional construction relies on solid mahogany timber for the carved legs and aprons, joined using mortise and tenon frames. The seat construction traditionally incorporates webbing, hessian, curled horsehair padding, and hand-tacked upholstery fabrics such as wool or velvet.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved leg details, original timber frame joinery showing hand-saw marks, and natural patination on the mahogany finish. Examining the underside reveals structural corner blocks, hand-forged tacks, or aged webbing rather than modern staple fastenings.

A carved mahogany bench functions effectively at the foot of a bed, within a wide hallway, or as an accent seat alongside modern tailored sofas. Combining traditional wood tones and wool upholstery with neutral, contemporary schemes creates visual texture and balance.

Maintain the mahogany frame by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish. Upholstery should be vacuumed gently using a low-suction brush attachment and kept out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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