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A 19th Century French Napoleon III Square Giltwood & Upholstered Stool
Pappilon
for sale €1,638     $1,778
£1,400
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A 19th Century French Napoleon III Square Giltwood & Upholstered Stool

19th century
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Description

A 19th century napoleon iii giltwood and upholstered stool, circa 1850. Displaying a square seat above four out-splayed barley twist legs united by conforming stretchers with a central turned finial.

Height - 47 cm

Width - 50 cm

Depth - 50 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Pappilon has dated this Napoleon III Giltwood Stool to the 19th Century.

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SA923051
Description
A 19th century napoleon iii giltwood and upholstered stool, circa 1850.
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Displaying a square seat above four out-splayed barley twist legs united by conforming stretchers with a central turned finial.
Pappilon

Height - 47 cm

Width - 50 cm

Depth - 50 cm

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Pappilon has dated this Napoleon III Giltwood Stool to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA923051
Pappilon
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Archive I A 19th-century French square giltwood stool with barley twist legs and a striped padded seat.

A 19th Century French Napoleon III Square Giltwood & Upholstered Stool

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Archive X A 19th-century French square giltwood stool with barley twist legs and a striped padded seat. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century French square giltwood stool with barley twist legs and a striped padded seat. View XI
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Telephone 07565 414 253
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Basingstoke
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century French square giltwood stool with barley twist legs and a striped padded seat.
A 19th Century French Napoleon III Square Giltwood & Upholstered Stool
Ref: SA923051
A 19th-century French square giltwood stool with barley twist legs and a striped padded seat.
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Originating in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, Napoleon III furniture is known for reviving historical styles, featuring dark or gilded finishes, elaborate turnings, and rich upholstery.

These stools were built using carved hardwoods such as beech, which were coated in gesso and finished with gold leaf gilding alongside hand-stitched upholstered padded seating.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural wear to the gold leaf showing red or grey clay bole beneath, traditional joinery, and natural shrinkage lines along wood joints over time.

Position the stool as an accent piece near a fireplace hearth, at the foot of a bed, or under a console table to contrast modern decor with historic craftsmanship.

Dust gilt timber surfaces using a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or water which can dissolve the underlying water-gilded gesso layer.
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