Sold 21 October 2026 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Description

A charming mid 19th century dairy stool in layers of old cream paint to the base and a rather lovely shaped top in deep red with nice wear and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Nineteenth Century Painted Stool to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

58cm (22.83")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1241556

Dealers Internal Reference

2143

Description

A charming mid 19th century dairy stool in layers of old cream paint to the base and a rather lovely shaped top in deep red with nice wear and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Nineteenth Century Painted Stool to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

58cm (22.83")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1241556

Dealers Internal Ref

2143

About the Dealer

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Telephone 07926 880796

Location

Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd

Verified Since Jun 2023

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectStools & Benches
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialPine, Beech, Paint
ColourMulticoloured
MotifsTurned legs, Circular seat, Stretcher base, Distressed paint finish
SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century country stools are utilitarian seating pieces typically crafted by regional joiners using local timbers, often finished with layers of paint or milk paint that has worn down naturally over decades of use.

These pieces were constructed using solid native hardwoods like pine, beech, or ash, featuring traditional joinery such as turned legs fitted into bored seats with wedges or stretcher supports for added stability.

Authentic items display period-correct tool marks, hand-turned components with minor irregularities, genuine surface patina, and historic layers of crazed or flaking paint rather than chemical distress marks.

A vintage stool serves as a versatile accent piece that can function as a plant stand, a bedside table, or extra seating, introducing texture, history, and a touch of rustic colour to contemporary living spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to protect the fragile historic paint layers, cleaning only with a dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth, and avoiding modern abrasive polishes.