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Gilded Footstool
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Gilded Footstool

19th century
Description

An elegant French cabriole legged stool.

41" wide

26" deep

16" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Gilded Upholstered Ottoman Bench to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA646221
Dealers Internal Reference
7430
Description
An elegant French cabriole legged stool.

41" wide

26" deep

16" high

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Gilded Upholstered Ottoman Bench to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA646221
Dealers Internal Ref
7430
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A rectangular upholstered footstool featuring a patterned top, grey sides, and four gold gilded cabriole legs.
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Archive I A rectangular upholstered footstool featuring a patterned top, grey sides, and four gold gilded cabriole legs.

Gilded Footstool

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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
Location
Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/midwinter
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 140
Items Sold 186
Midwinter Antiques
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A rectangular upholstered footstool featuring a patterned top, grey sides, and four gold gilded cabriole legs.
Gilded Footstool
Ref: SA646221
A rectangular upholstered footstool featuring a patterned top, grey sides, and four gold gilded cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFootstools & Ottomans
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGilt Wood, Fabric
  • ColourGold, Grey
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Gilded finish, Piped upholstery, Rectangular top
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This footstool from 1870 is designed in the French Chateau style. It has a rectangular top upholstered in a cream and orange patterned fabric with piped edges, above grey sides and four gold gilded cabriole legs with carved scroll feet. The materials are gilt wood and fabric, showing a gold and grey colour scheme. Standing at 41 cm high, 104 cm wide and 66 cm deep, it provides a practical seating option. In a contemporary home, this item serves well positioned at the foot of the bed or as an accent piece in a living room. The construction combines traditional woodwork with soft textile surfaces to create a functional furnishing for daily use in domestic interiors.

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Louis XV style footstools are characterised by curvilinear cabriole legs, delicate leaf ornamentation, and rich gilding. Emerging in 18th-century France, these seating pieces favoured comfort and decorative elegance over rigid formality.

Traditional construction typically utilised carved hardwood frames such as beech or walnut, finished with water or oil gilding using gold leaf. The upholstered tops were structured with jute webbing, horsehair padding, and covered in woven brocades or velvets.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-carving irregularities, traditional wooden peg joinery, and natural wear to the gilding, often exposing red or yellow bole clay beneath the gold layer. Modern reproductions frequently feature cast resin details, uniform sprayed paint, or synthetic upholstery backing.

A gilded ottoman functions as a versatile accent at the foot of a bed or as an alternative coffee table in a formal sitting area. Pairing ornate gold legs with neutral, understated fabrics balances classical ornamentation with modern minimalism.

Gilded wood should be dusted with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural feather duster without using liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes. Upholstery requires gentle vacuuming with a brush attachment and protection from direct sunlight to prevent fabric degradation.
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