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19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Duet Piano Stool
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19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Duet Piano Stool

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Late 19th Century Inlaid Duet Piano Stool

A charming late 19th century duet piano stool, featuring attractive inlaid decoration and two independently adjustable seats, each lifting to reveal useful storage beneath. The seats retain their traditional dark upholstery with studded edging, while the interiors incorporate unusual brass-divided music storage racks. Raised on elegant swept legs with shaped side handles.

A particularly unusual and decorative example, showing age-related wear consistent with its period.

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Piano Stool to the 19th Century.

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SA1238898
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Late 19th Century Inlaid Duet Piano Stool
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A charming late 19th century duet piano stool, featuring attractive inlaid decoration and two independently adjustable seats, each lifting to reveal useful storage beneath.
Rawlings Antiques

The seats retain their traditional dark upholstery with studded edging, while the interiors incorporate unusual brass-divided music storage racks. Raised on elegant swept legs with shaped side handles.

A particularly unusual and decorative example, showing age-related wear consistent with its period.

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Piano Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238898
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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A 19th-century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool featuring two dark brown leather padded seats trimmed with brass studs and central foliate marquetry along the front frame.
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Archive I A 19th-century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool featuring two dark brown leather padded seats trimmed with brass studs and central foliate marquetry along the front frame.

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Duet Piano Stool

Archive II A 19th-century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool featuring two dark brown leather padded seats trimmed with brass studs and central foliate marquetry along the front frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool featuring two dark brown leather padded seats trimmed with brass studs and central foliate marquetry along the front frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool featuring two dark brown leather padded seats trimmed with brass studs and central foliate marquetry along the front frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool featuring two dark brown leather padded seats trimmed with brass studs and central foliate marquetry along the front frame. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool featuring two dark brown leather padded seats trimmed with brass studs and central foliate marquetry along the front frame. View VI
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Rawlings Antiques
Telephone 07852 312541
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Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool featuring two dark brown leather padded seats trimmed with brass studs and central foliate marquetry along the front frame.
19th century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool
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A 19th-century inlaid mahogany duet piano stool featuring two dark brown leather padded seats trimmed with brass studs and central foliate marquetry along the front frame.
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  • ObjectPiano Stools & Benches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFoliate marquetry, Brass studding, Swept legs, Dual padded seats
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This late 19th-century Edwardian duet piano stool is constructed from warm brown mahogany with inlaid foliate marquetry along the front wooden frame and shaped side handles. The double seat comprises two independently adjustable padded cushions upholstered in dark brown leather with traditional brass studding around the lower edges, raised on swept legs. The internal storage compartments hold music racks divided by brass fittings. It measures 51 cm high, 109 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, displaying age-related surface wear to the timber and leather consistent with regular historical use. In a modern interior, this practical seating piece functions well at the foot of the bed in a bedroom or as a decorative bench in a hallway, providing both a comfortable resting place and concealed storage space for everyday items. The classic proportions and traditional English country house aesthetic allow it to blend easily with both antique and transitional furnishings in a living room, music room, or dressing area.

FAQs

A duet piano stool is an elongated bench designed during the 19th and early 20th centuries to accommodate two pianists performing together. These stools frequently feature dual lift-up padded seats and decorative timber marquetry.

19th-century piano stools were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. Upholstery generally consisted of leather, velvet, or horsehair padding secured with brass studs, with decorative inlays made from satinwood or boxwood.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut wood marquetry, original iron or brass fixings, and natural patination on the timber. The underside construction often shows hand-sawn frame joins and traditional upholstery tacking rather than modern staples.

An antique piano bench functions effectively as a hallway seat beneath a mirror, a footboard bench at the end of a bed, or occasional seating within a living room scheme to add architectural texture.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and leather cracking. Apply beeswax polish to the mahogany along the grain and treat the leather trim with a dedicated leather conditioner periodically.
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