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Antique Pair Carved Giltwood Stools Upholstered Footstools French Style
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Antique Pair Carved Giltwood Stools Upholstered Footstools French Style

1900 - 1920
Description

A very elegant pair of antique carved giltwood stools, beautifully decorated with crisp hand carved detail and finished in rich gold leaf. The frames are of excellent quality with classical fluted legs, carved floral paterae to the corners and a detailed frieze with interwoven and ribbon motifs, all showing strong influence from Louis XVI design.

They are upholstered in a soft golden damask with striped detailing, which complements the gilded frames well and gives a refined, decorative look. The cushions are generously padded making them both comfortable and practical.

Originally these stools would have been used as footstools or placed at the end of a bed or within a drawing room setting, often paired with a matching suite. Today they work just as well as occasional seating, dressing room stools or decorative accent pieces.

This is a particularly attractive and usable pair, with good proportions and strong decorative appeal, ideal for both classic and more contemporary interiors.

Condition Report

Very good overall condition for their age. The frames are solid with light, age related wear to the gilding. Upholstery is clean and presentable.

Dimensions

Height 43 cm (16.9 inches)

Width 48 cm (18.9 inches)

Depth 38 cm (15 inches)

Date: 1920

Origin: French

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these French Giltwood Footstools to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235980
Dealers Internal Reference
3110
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Description
A very elegant pair of antique carved giltwood stools, beautifully decorated with crisp hand carved detail and finished in rich gold leaf. The frames are of excellent quality with classical fluted legs, carved floral paterae to the corners and a detailed frieze with interwoven and ribbon motifs, all showing strong influence from Louis XVI design.
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They are upholstered in a soft golden damask with striped detailing, which complements the gilded frames well and gives a refined, decorative look.
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The cushions are generously padded making them both comfortable and practical.

fig 1. A pair of square French style footstools featuring carved gold giltwood frames, fluted legs, and yellow patterned upholstery.
fig 1. Antique Pair Carved Giltwood Stools Upholstered Footstools French Style

Originally these stools would have been used as footstools or placed at the end of a bed or within a drawing room setting, often paired with a matching suite. Today they work just as well as occasional seating, dressing room stools or decorative accent pieces.

fig 2. A pair of square French style footstools featuring carved gold giltwood frames, fluted legs, and yellow patterned upholstery.
fig 2. Antique Pair Carved Giltwood Stools Upholstered Footstools French Style

This is a particularly attractive and usable pair, with good proportions and strong decorative appeal, ideal for both classic and more contemporary interiors.

Condition Report

Very good overall condition for their age. The frames are solid with light, age related wear to the gilding. Upholstery is clean and presentable.

Dimensions

Height 43 cm (16.9 inches)

Width 48 cm (18.9 inches)

Depth 38 cm (15 inches)

Date: 1920

Origin: French

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these French Giltwood Footstools to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235980
Dealers Internal Ref
3110
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A pair of square French style footstools featuring carved gold giltwood frames, fluted legs, and yellow patterned upholstery.

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A pair of square French style footstools featuring carved gold giltwood frames, fluted legs, and yellow patterned upholstery.
Antique Pair Carved Giltwood Stools Upholstered Footstools French Style
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A pair of square French style footstools featuring carved gold giltwood frames, fluted legs, and yellow patterned upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Louis XVI
  • MaterialGiltwood, Fabric, Wood
  • ColourGold and Yellow
  • MotifsFluted legs, carved corner rosettes, striped damask upholstery
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This pair of antique French style footstools, dating from 1920, has solid giltwood frames finished in rich gold leaf with crisp hand-carved details. The design displays strong influence from Louis XVI taste, incorporating classical fluted legs, carved floral paterae to the corners, and a detailed frieze featuring interwoven and ribbon motifs. The upholstered top cushions are covered in a soft golden damask fabric with striped detailing in tones of red, blue, and black, complemented by generous padding. Light, age-related wear is visible on the gilded wooden surfaces. Each stool measures 43 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, providing compact and portable dimensions for various domestic settings. In a modern interior, they function practically as casual seating in a dressing room, as decorative accent pieces in a drawing room, or positioned at the foot of a bed.

FAQs

Louis XVI style giltwood footstools feature rectilinear frames, turned and fluted legs, carved corner rosettes, and hand-applied gold leaf finish over a wooden core.

Traditional giltwood construction utilises carved hardwood or softwood frames coated with layers of gesso and bole, followed by thin sheets of gold leaf that are burnished or left matte.

Authentic giltwood pieces display natural wear to the gilding showing red or grey bole underneath, joinery secured with wood pegs, and carved details integrated directly into the timber rather than cast composition.

Giltwood stools function as accent seating placed in front of a fireplace, paired at the foot of a bed, or positioned beneath a console table to add texture and historical contrast.

Giltwood surfaces should be dusted gently with a soft, dry feather duster or dry brush, avoiding water or chemical polish which dissolves gesso, while upholstery requires light vacuuming using a soft brush attachment.
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