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Painted and Upholstered Stool
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Painted and Upholstered Stool

19th century
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Circa 1850. An early Victorian painted and upholstered cabriole leg stool. Provenance ex Rossi Priory, Perthshire, top covered in a zig zag pattern held in place by double piping on the shaped sides. The seat rail with foliate carving on all sides, the stool rests on four well-formed cabriole legs with foliate carving on the knees and C and S scrolls to the back of the legs coming down onto a well-formed foot with further foliate carving on the facing and sitting on four cast brass feet.

45cm H, 48cm Sq.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Painted Carved Stool to the Victorian era.

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SA900897
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31260
Description
Circa 1850. An early Victorian painted and upholstered cabriole leg stool.
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Provenance ex Rossi Priory, Perthshire, top covered in a zig zag pattern held in place by double piping on the shaped sides.
Georgian Antiques

The seat rail with foliate carving on all sides, the stool rests on four well-formed cabriole legs with foliate carving on the knees and C and S scrolls to the back of the legs coming down onto a well-formed foot with further foliate carving on the facing and sitting on four cast brass feet.

45cm H, 48cm Sq.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Painted Carved Stool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA900897
Dealers Internal Ref
31260
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A low French Rococo style footstool featuring a padded patterned fabric seat set on a distressed cream and gold painted wooden frame with carved cabriole legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A low French Rococo style footstool featuring a padded patterned fabric seat set on a distressed cream and gold painted wooden frame with carved cabriole legs on brass castors.

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A low French Rococo style footstool featuring a padded patterned fabric seat set on a distressed cream and gold painted wooden frame with carved cabriole legs on brass castors.
Painted and Upholstered Stool
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A low French Rococo style footstool featuring a padded patterned fabric seat set on a distressed cream and gold painted wooden frame with carved cabriole legs on brass castors.
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French Rococo seating, originating in the 18th century during the reign of Louis XV, is characterised by fluid curves, asymmetrical foliage carvings, and serpentine proportions. Chairs and stools typically feature sweeping cabriole legs, scroll feet, and light, decorative painted or gilded finishes designed for informal elegance.

Traditional European painted stools were typically hand-carved from solid hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or lime wood. Wooden frames were prepared with layers of chalk gesso before being hand-painted or gilded, while seats were upholstered using natural horsehair padding, jute webbing, and coil springs.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural age, such as paint shrinkage, exposed gesso layers, and softening to hand-carved details. Examining the underside reveals original wooden dowel joinery, hand-forged fasteners, and historical wear around touchpoints and castors.

A carved painted footstool adds texture and historic contrast when paired alongside a modern tailored sofa or placed at the foot of an upholstered bed. It functions effectively as a decorative accent piece, occasional perch, or coffee table companion in layered interiors.

Keep painted woodwork away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent cracking or flaking of the delicate painted finish. Clean the frame gently using a dry microfibre cloth and employ specialist upholstery cleaning methods for the fabric seat.
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