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Victorian Floral Tapestry Mahogany Footstool
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Victorian Floral Tapestry Mahogany Footstool

19th century
Description

A fine Victorian mahogany footstool with a generously sized top upholstered in floral jacquard tapestry fabric, finished with braided gimp trim. The upholstered top sits on a mahogany frame with turned feet.

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Tapestry Footstool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241540
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1874
Description
A fine Victorian mahogany footstool with a generously sized top upholstered in floral jacquard tapestry fabric, finished with braided gimp trim. The upholstered top sits on a mahogany frame with turned feet.
fig 1. A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet.
fig 1. Victorian Floral Tapestry Mahogany Footstool

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Tapestry Footstool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241540
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1874
Steven Swann Antiques
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Antique furniture & decorative objects | carefully selected stock

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Archive I A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet.

Victorian Floral Tapestry Mahogany Footstool

Archive II A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet. View II
Archive III A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet. View III
Archive IV A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet. View IV
Archive V A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet. View V
Archive VI A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet. View VI
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Archive VIII A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet. View VIII
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Steven Swann Antiques
Telephone 07877 678673
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Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet.
Victorian Floral Tapestry Mahogany Footstool
Ref: SA1241540
A low Victorian square footstool with green floral tapestry upholstery, decorative braid trim, and turned mahogany feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Tapestry Fabric, Braid
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsTurned feet, Floral tapestry, Braid trim, Square low profile
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 48.5 cm (19 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This Victorian footstool is a low square piece made in the English country house style from mahogany and tapestry fabric. It has a muted green floral tapestry upholstery finished with a decorative braid trim, a wooden frame, and four turned bun feet. The timber exhibits a warm brown tone with visible grain and natural surface wear from age. Measuring 20 cm high, 48.5 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, this footstool functions practically as a fireside seat or an occasional prop for the feet in a living room, bedroom, or study. It suits traditional interiors and coordinates with heritage textiles and period furniture.

FAQs

Victorian tapestry footstools were crafted during the nineteenth century, characterised by low hardwood frames, turned wooden legs, and upholstered tops featuring hand-stitched needlepoint or woven floral textiles.

These footstools typically feature solid mahogany or walnut frames with turned feet, dense wool or horsehair padding, and woven wool tapestry upholstery finished with decorative gimp braid.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned wooden feet, traditional mortise and tenon frame joinery, natural surface patination on the mahogany, and dense, historically accurate textile weaving.

Place the stool near a fireplace hearth or alongside an armchair to add warm colour, texture, and historical character to modern or classic living spaces.

Vacuum the fabric gently using a soft brush attachment, keep the item away from direct sunlight to reduce fading, and condition the exposed mahogany wood with natural beeswax.
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