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18th Century Ash Cutlers Stool
For sale by Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Wakelin and Linfield

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    Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries
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18th Century Ash Cutlers Stool

18th century
Description

18th century ash cutlers stool, the slab top initialed and retaining its original patination and raised on three turned legs. England. C.1790

Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Antique Ash Cutlers Stool to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245018
Dealers Notes

West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
18th century ash cutlers stool, the slab top initialed and retaining its original patination and raised on three turned legs. England. C.1790
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Antique Ash Cutlers Stool to the 18th Century.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245018
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wakelin and Linfield Profile Page

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Wakelin and Linfield is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An 18th-century dark ash wood cutlers stool featuring a thick, hand-carved seat top resting on three splayed turned legs.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark ash wood cutlers stool featuring a thick, hand-carved seat top resting on three splayed turned legs.

18th Century Ash Cutlers Stool

Archive II An 18th-century dark ash wood cutlers stool featuring a thick, hand-carved seat top resting on three splayed turned legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century dark ash wood cutlers stool featuring a thick, hand-carved seat top resting on three splayed turned legs. View III
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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
Location
High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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Tuesday to Saturdays
10:30 - 4:30

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Wakelin and Linfield
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Location: High Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AU, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday to Saturdays, 10:30 - 4:30, , Or by appointment.
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An 18th-century dark ash wood cutlers stool featuring a thick, hand-carved seat top resting on three splayed turned legs.
18th Century Ash Cutlers Stool
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An 18th-century dark ash wood cutlers stool featuring a thick, hand-carved seat top resting on three splayed turned legs.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVernacular Country
  • MaterialAsh Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSplayed turned legs, Thick timber seat, Through-tenon joinery, Hand-stamped initials
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This eighteenth-century ash cutlers stool originates from England and embodies vernacular country style. Constructed from dark brown ash wood, the piece comprises a thick timber slab seat resting upon three splayed turned legs joined with through-tenon construction. The wooden surface displays hand-stamped initials, a deeply patinated finish, natural knots, and visible grain textures consistent with long-term use. The cylindrical legs taper slightly towards the base, showing fine lathe turning lines along their length. The compact dimensions measure 51 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 21 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this rustic farmhouse stool serves multiple practical purposes as an occasional seat, a small display platform, or a compact side table. The traditional design suits placement within a fireplace alcove, a narrow hallway, a bedroom, or a living room corner. The sturdy wooden construction ensures reliable everyday support, while the narrow footprint makes it well-suited for smaller spaces where extra seating or display surface is needed without cluttering the room.

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A cutlers stool is a piece of vernacular country furniture traditionally used by craftsmen in workshops. Designed with three splayed legs, it provided stability on uneven stone or earthen floors while working at a workbench.

These stools were commonly constructed from regional native hardwoods such as ash, elm, or oak. The legs were turned or hand-shaved and secured into a thick timber seat using wedged through-tenon joinery without the use of metal fasteners.

Authentic period stools feature hand-hewn surface textures, uneven wear patterns around the base of the legs, through-tenon construction visible on the seat top, and natural dark patination accumulated from historic use and wax polishing.

A rustic tripod stool functions well as an occasional side table, a plant stand, or a decorative accent within a fireplace alcove, adding texture and historic interest to minimalist, contemporary, or traditional interiors.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture to prevent wood splitting.
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