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Pair of Antique Embroidered Footstools, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Embroidered Footstools, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a pair of embroidered footstools. An English, walnut and boxwood inlaid stool with needlepoint cushions, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Charming octagonal hand-embroidered examples with wonderful character

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Warm caramel hues accentuated with a geometric marquetry pattern

Traditionally stuffed, the cushion is adorned with patinated brass press stud trim

Foliate motif adorns each cushion, offering two decorative scenes

Bright colours accentuate the foliage of the eye-catching flowers

Cushion lifts to reveal a storage space to the interior with a hole to the centre

Standing upon a trio of squat bun feet below a flared apron

This is an appealing pair of embroidered footstools, offering country house charm and attractive colours. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Height: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Footstools to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245400
Dealers Internal Reference
26363
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Description
This is a pair of embroidered footstools.
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An English, walnut and boxwood inlaid stool with needlepoint cushions, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
London Fine Antiques

Charming octagonal hand-embroidered examples with wonderful character

fig 1. A pair of octagonal Victorian walnut footstools featuring floral needlepoint tops, geometric parquetry borders, and bun feet.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Embroidered Footstools, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Warm caramel hues accentuated with a geometric marquetry pattern

Traditionally stuffed, the cushion is adorned with patinated brass press stud trim

fig 2. A pair of octagonal Victorian walnut footstools featuring floral needlepoint tops, geometric parquetry borders, and bun feet.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Embroidered Footstools, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Victorian

Foliate motif adorns each cushion, offering two decorative scenes

Bright colours accentuate the foliage of the eye-catching flowers

Cushion lifts to reveal a storage space to the interior with a hole to the centre

fig 3. A pair of octagonal Victorian walnut footstools featuring floral needlepoint tops, geometric parquetry borders, and bun feet.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Embroidered Footstools, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Victorian

Standing upon a trio of squat bun feet below a flared apron

This is an appealing pair of embroidered footstools, offering country house charm and attractive colours. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Height: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Needlepoint Footstools to the Victorian era.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245400
Dealers Internal Ref
26363
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A pair of octagonal Victorian walnut footstools featuring floral needlepoint tops, geometric parquetry borders, and bun feet.
Pair of Antique Embroidered Footstools, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Victorian
Ref: SA1245400
A pair of octagonal Victorian walnut footstools featuring floral needlepoint tops, geometric parquetry borders, and bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Wool, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal frame, Floral needlepoint, Parquetry inlay, Bun feet
  • SizeH 14.5 cm (6 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 26.5 cm (10 in)

This pair of Victorian footstools dates to circa 1890. Formed with an octagonal walnut frame, each piece displays warm caramel hues, fine grain interest, and a geometric marquetry parquetry border above a flared apron. The traditional stuffed cushions feature floral needlepoint in bright colours, trimmed with patinated brass studs and resting upon squat bun feet. Each stool measures 14.5 cm high, 26.5 cm wide, and 26.5 cm deep. Positioned in an English country house interior, these items suit placement beside a fireplace hearth or as portable seats in a living room. The removable cushion lifts to reveal an interior storage space with a central hole, offering a dual-purpose role for holding small accessories while providing low seating.

FAQs

Victorian needlepoint footstools were popular nineteenth-century decorative furnishings, featuring detailed hand-embroidered wool tops set over solid timber bases such as walnut or rosewood.

These footstools were constructed using solid walnut timber frames, decorative geometric parquetry inlays, brass stud trimming, and hand-worked wool needlepoint upholstery.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-stitched tapestry work, hand-turned timber bun feet, original upholstery studs, and natural age-related patina along the timber edges.

Low embroidered footstools function well positioned beside a fireplace hearth, placed alongside an armchair, or arranged at the base of a bookcase to add texture and historical detail.

Vacuum the embroidered textile gently using a low-suction brush attachment, keep the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent thread fading, and treat the timber base with clear beeswax polish.
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