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Antique Victorian Elm & Beech Country Stool C.1850
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Antique Victorian Elm & Beech Country Stool C.1850

19th century
Description

A mid 19th century English country-made stool, the thick beautifully figured single-piece elm top raised on splayed turned beech legs, united by a hand-pinned ash H-stretcher.

The broad leg rake and low stance reflect traditional provincial vernacular construction, combining a well-figured, non-splitting elm seat slab with turned beech legs and resilient ash stretchers built to endure heavy domestic use. Its compact height and wide, sturdy footprint make it an exceptional fireside perch or a characterful low drinks table beside a deep armchair.

Very good antique condition, with a rich surface patination and authentic wear consistent with age and use. The hand-pinned framework remains completely tight, structurally sound, and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1850.

Dimensions

Height: 39 cm

Width: 40 cm

Depth: 40 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Elm Country Stool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237832
Dealers Internal Reference
3812
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Description
A mid 19th century English country-made stool, the thick beautifully figured single-piece elm top raised on splayed turned beech legs, united by a hand-pinned ash H-stretcher.

The broad leg rake and low stance reflect traditional provincial vernacular construction, combining a well-figured, non-splitting elm seat slab with turned beech legs and resilient ash stretchers built to endure heavy domestic use.

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Its compact height and wide, sturdy footprint make it an exceptional fireside perch or a characterful low drinks table beside a deep armchair.
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fig 1. A dark brown antique Victorian country stool made of elm and beech with turned wooden legs and a solid rectangular top.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Elm & Beech Country Stool C.1850

Very good antique condition, with a rich surface patination and authentic wear consistent with age and use. The hand-pinned framework remains completely tight, structurally sound, and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1850.

Dimensions

Height: 39 cm

Width: 40 cm

Depth: 40 cm

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Elm Country Stool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237832
Dealers Internal Ref
3812
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A dark brown antique Victorian country stool made of elm and beech with turned wooden legs and a solid rectangular top.
Antique Victorian Elm & Beech Country Stool c.1850
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A dark brown antique Victorian country stool made of elm and beech with turned wooden legs and a solid rectangular top.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialElm, Beech
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Slab seat, Mortise and tenon joinery, H-stretchers
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This Victorian country stool is a mid 19th-century English provincial piece constructed from elm, beech, and ash with a dark brown timber finish. The design combines a thick, figured single-piece elm top of rectangular form with splayed, turned beech legs joined by a hand-pinned ash H-stretcher, showing visible authentic wear and a rich surface patination. The piece measures 39 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. In a modern interior, the sturdy footprint and low stance suit placement as a functional fireside hearth perch or as a low table positioned next to a deep armchair for drinks. The traditional vernacular construction and compact scale make it appropriate for rustic farmhouse settings where durable auxiliary seating or display surfaces are required.

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Victorian country stools were utilitarian seating pieces produced throughout the 19th century for rural homes, farms, and workshops, characterised by vernacular design and simple joinery.

Craftsmen typically utilised locally sourced native hardwoods, combining robust elm for the thick slab seats with turned beech, ash, or oak for the legs and stretchers.

Authentic pieces feature wedged tenon joinery where the legs pass through the seat, slight dimensional irregularities from hand-turning, natural timber shrinkage over time, and genuine wear across the stretchers.

These functional pieces serve effectively as plant stands, low side tables beside a freestanding bathtub, or structural accent elements alongside contemporary upholstered seating.

Preserve the natural timber patina by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish annually, avoiding direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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