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Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Gilt Piano Stool Circa 1880
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Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Gilt Piano Stool Circa 1880

19th century
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
Description

Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Parcel-Gilt Piano Stool circa 1880 sympathetically reupholstered in a richly coloured William Morris floral textile. The seat swivels or has a working rise-and-fall mechanism.

Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Ebonised Gilt Piano Stool to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245246
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Description
Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Parcel-Gilt Piano Stool circa 1880 sympathetically reupholstered in a richly coloured William Morris floral textile. The seat swivels or has a working rise-and-fall mechanism.
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Ebonised Gilt Piano Stool to the 1880s.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245246
Beau Nash Bath
Beau Nash Bath
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Fashionable antiques. Personalised service.

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A circular Aesthetic Movement piano stool featuring ebonised turned legs with gilt accents and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.
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Archive I A circular Aesthetic Movement piano stool featuring ebonised turned legs with gilt accents and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Gilt Piano Stool Circa 1880

Archive II A circular Aesthetic Movement piano stool featuring ebonised turned legs with gilt accents and a floral tapestry upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A circular Aesthetic Movement piano stool featuring ebonised turned legs with gilt accents and a floral tapestry upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV A circular Aesthetic Movement piano stool featuring ebonised turned legs with gilt accents and a floral tapestry upholstered seat. View IV
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Beau Nash Bath
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28 - 31 Brock Street
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Somerset
BA1 2LN
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Beau Nash Bath
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A circular Aesthetic Movement piano stool featuring ebonised turned legs with gilt accents and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.
Aesthetic movement ebonised & gilt piano stool circa 1880
Ref: SA1245246
A circular Aesthetic Movement piano stool featuring ebonised turned legs with gilt accents and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectPiano Stools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Gilt Wood, Tapestry Fabric
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsEbonised turned legs, Gilt line decoration, Central stretcher finial, Floral tapestry upholstery
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

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The Aesthetic Movement (circa 18601900) rejected Victorian revivalist styles in favour of art for arts sake. Furniture from this era often incorporates Japanese influences, simplified geometric silhouettes, ebonised wood finishes, subtle gilding, and stylized botanical or floral motifs.

Stools from this era were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as beech or walnut, which were stained and polished to simulate ebony. Details were accented with real gold leaf gilding, brass screw mechanisms for height adjustment, and wool tapestry or velvet upholstery.

Authentic pieces feature dark ebonised surfaces with fine gilt line work or incised decorations rather than heavy gilding. Construction signs include hand-turned legs, original iron or brass thread swivel mechanisms beneath the seat, and period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints.

An ebonised piano stool functions as occasional seating in living rooms, an accent piece in a bay window, or a vanity seat in a bedroom. The black and gold tones contrast well against modern neutral paint schemes, dark academia interiors, or minimalist spaces.

Dust ebonised and gilt woodwork using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water and solvent cleaners that can strip gilding or cloud the finish. Tapestry fabric should be vacuumed gently using a low-suction upholstery attachment and protected from direct sunlight to prevent fibre fading.
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