Carved Walnut Upholstered Stool 19th Century

Name: A Fine 18th Century Style Walnut Stool.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA529035
Price: 485 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A carved walnut stool featuring a pale blue upholstered cushion with fringe trimming, supported by carved legs and an X-frame stretcher.

A FINE 18th CENTURY STYLE WALNUT STOOL.

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ObjectStools
Period19th century
Style18th Century Style
MaterialWalnut, Fabric
ColourMedium Brown, Pale Blue
MotifsCarved acanthus leaves, X-frame stretcher, Scroll feet, Fringe trimming
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This 19th-century stool follows an 18th-century style and has a medium brown walnut frame with visible patination. The cushioned seat carries original pale blue silk upholstery decorated with matching fringe trimming along the edges. Turned legs display carved acanthus leaf motifs, joining an X-frame stretcher centred with a small finial above scroll feet. The wood shows grain patterns and warm tones across the carved stretchers and upright supports. Measuring 70 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, the piece functions practically as a seat or rest in a bedroom setting, placing well at the foot of a bed or beside a dressing table within an English country house interior.

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Stools from this era typically feature carved walnut frames, cabriole or turned legs, scroll motifs, and decorative stretchers supporting padded upholstered seats.

Frames are constructed from solid timber such as walnut, while upholstery often features traditional padding, woven webbing, and fabrics like silk or velvet finished with fringe detailing.

Look for hand-carved decorative motifs like acanthus leaves or scrolls, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, natural timber oxidisation, and characteristic X-frame stretchers.

Position the stool beside an armchair as a footrest, beneath a console table, or at the foot of a bed to introduce traditional proportions and texture into contemporary spaces.

Keep timber frames away from direct sunlight and heat sources, apply natural wax polish periodically, and clean fabric upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment.

Stuart Nicolson Antiques

A Fine 18th Century Style Walnut Stool.