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A French White Painted Louis Xv1 Neoclassical Stool Upholstery Project C1900, 67cm
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A French White Painted Louis Xv1 Neoclassical Stool Upholstery Project C1900, 67cm

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Gilt and Gesso
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A White Painted French Neoclassical Stool, Louis XV1 style Upholstery Project C1900, 67cm

A superbly stylish Louis XV1 style Swedish or French, white painted neoclassical rectangular stool, circa 1900.

A timeworn-distressed/rubbed white painted beech wood stool of considerable decorative appeal, in the neoclassical style, the Louis XV1 style which heavily influenced the Swedish design, often referred to as Gustavian.

The caned seat is distressed and requires replacing or ready ideally for upholstery.

Structurally very good without any loose joints, historic repair to 1 leg as featured in the photos.

Dimensions

Height 42cm

Width 66cm

Depth 37cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We can provide a whole of U.K. weekly delivery door to door service for £65, please enquire for parts of Scotland and areas of Wales.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Louis XVI Painted Stool to the 1900s.

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SA1237674
Description
A White Painted French Neoclassical Stool, Louis XV1 style Upholstery Project C1900, 67cm
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A superbly stylish Louis XV1 style Swedish or French, white painted neoclassical rectangular stool, circa 1900.
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fig 1. A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat.
fig 1. A French White Painted Louis Xv1 Neoclassical Stool Upholstery Project C1900, 67cm

A timeworn-distressed/rubbed white painted beech wood stool of considerable decorative appeal, in the neoclassical style, the Louis XV1 style which heavily influenced the Swedish design, often referred to as Gustavian.

fig 2. A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat.
fig 2. A French White Painted Louis Xv1 Neoclassical Stool Upholstery Project C1900, 67cm

The caned seat is distressed and requires replacing or ready ideally for upholstery.

Structurally very good without any loose joints, historic repair to 1 leg as featured in the photos.

Dimensions

Height 42cm

fig 3. A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat.
fig 3. A French White Painted Louis Xv1 Neoclassical Stool Upholstery Project C1900, 67cm

Width 66cm

Depth 37cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We can provide a whole of U.K. weekly delivery door to door service for £65, please enquire for parts of Scotland and areas of Wales.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this French Louis XVI Painted Stool to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237674
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Archive I A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat.

A French White Painted Louis Xv1 Neoclassical Stool Upholstery Project C1900, 67cm

Archive II A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View II
Archive III A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View III
Archive IV A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View IV
Archive V A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View V
Archive VI A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View VI
Archive VII A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View VII
Archive VIII A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View VIII
Archive IX A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View IX
Archive X A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View X
Archive XI A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View XI
Archive XII A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View XII
Archive XIII A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View XIII
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Archive XV A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat. View XV
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A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat.
A French White Painted Louis XV1 Neoclassical Stool Upholstery Project C1900, 67cm
Ref: SA1237674
A French Neoclassical rectangular stool featuring a distressed white painted finish, fluted tapered legs, carved rosette corner details, and a woven cane seat.
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  • ObjectStools & Benches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XVI Neoclassical
  • MaterialBeech, Cane, Paint
  • ColourDistressed White
  • MotifsFluted legs, Rosette carvings, Guilloche frieze, Caned seat
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

A French Louis XVI Neoclassical rectangular stool from around 1900, rendered in the style often associated with Gustavian design. Constructed from beech wood, it carries a distressed, rubbed white painted finish that reveals the timeworn timber underneath, complemented by carved rosette details at the corners, a guilloche frieze along the rails, and fluted tapered legs ending in simple feet. The woven cane seat shows signs of wear and is ready for a replacement or a complete upholstery project. Structurally sound with solid joints, the piece measures 42 cm high, 67 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. In a contemporary home, it serves well placed at the foot of a bed, as a dressing table seat, or as a low occasional bench in a living room.

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Louis XVI Neoclassical furniture, originating in late 18th-century France, is defined by geometric symmetry, straight lines, and classical Greco-Roman motifs. Common elements include fluted tapered legs, rosette carvings, and delicate carved friezes.

These pieces were typically carved from hardwoods such as beech or walnut, often featuring woven rattan cane seats or stuffed upholstery. Surfaces were frequently painted in pale chalky tones or gilded to highlight carved detailing.

Authentic examples display layered paint finish wear, showing natural wood or gesso beneath in high-touch areas. Construction details such as hand-cut joinery, pegged joints, and traditional woven cane work indicate genuine age.

Position the stool at the foot of a bed, beneath a console table, or alongside a bay window as an accent piece. Combining distressed painted woodwork with contemporary linen fabrics or minimalist decor creates a balanced contrast.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean intricate carvings and cane weaving without damaging delicate paint layers. Avoid placing the item near direct heat sources or high humidity to prevent wood warping and cane degradation.
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