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Carved Mahogany Footstool by Whytock and Reid
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Carved Mahogany Footstool by Whytock and Reid

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1920, carved mahogany footstool by Whytock and Reid, Edinburgh. The lift out seat in hand embroidered floral pattern gros point tapestry (in good condition), over moulded seat rails with typical Lorimer-style foliate carvings to the corners. All supported on ball and claw feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Footstool to the 1920s.

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SA799029
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11016
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Circa 1920, carved mahogany footstool by Whytock and Reid, Edinburgh.
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The lift out seat in hand embroidered floral pattern gros point tapestry (in good condition), over moulded seat rails with typical Lorimer-style foliate carvings to the corners.
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All supported on ball and claw feet.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Footstool to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA799029
Dealers Internal Ref
11016
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A low carved mahogany footstool featuring cabriole legs with claw feet and a cream floral needlepoint upholstered top.
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Archive I A low carved mahogany footstool featuring cabriole legs with claw feet and a cream floral needlepoint upholstered top.

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A low carved mahogany footstool featuring cabriole legs with claw feet and a cream floral needlepoint upholstered top.
Carved Mahogany Footstool by Whytock and Reid
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A low carved mahogany footstool featuring cabriole legs with claw feet and a cream floral needlepoint upholstered top.
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A traditional mahogany footstool is a low seating support featuring a solid hardwood frame, often detailed with carved legs such as cabriole or ball-and-claw profiles, accompanied by an upholstered padded top. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these pieces were created to pair with armchairs in formal living spaces.

High-quality period footstools typically feature hand-carved solid mahogany or walnut frames held together with mortise-and-tenon joinery and corner blocks. Internal upholstery historically consists of webbing and natural hair filling beneath tapestry, needlepoint, or damask covers.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing, natural timber grain showing age-related patination, and traditional joinery techniques beneath the frame. Examining the underside may reveal maker marks, hand-cut corner braces, and wear consistent with historical use.

A carved mahogany footstool can be styled beside a tailored sofa or within a reading corner to add texture and historic character to contemporary spaces. Its compact design also allows it to serve as a low accent piece beside a fireplace hearth.

Timber elements should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned annually with beeswax polish along the grain. Tapestry fabric requires light vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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