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Holland & Son Aesthetic Movement Piano Stool
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Holland & Son Aesthetic Movement Piano Stool

19th century
Description

A very unusual Aesthetic Movement music stool by the renown 19th. Century maker Holland and Son of London. Having ebonised and gilded decoration, the revolving seat amazingly retaining the original embossed velvet upholstery. Dimensions:- Height…20’’/ 51cm. Width & Depth…15.75’’/ 40cm. Condition- very good and original. 4 Impressed HOLLAND & SON stamps. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Ebonised Revolving Piano Stool to the 1890s.

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SA931719
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24117
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A very unusual Aesthetic Movement music stool by the renown 19th. Century maker Holland and Son of London.
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Having ebonised and gilded decoration, the revolving seat amazingly retaining the original embossed velvet upholstery.
John Howkins Antiques

Dimensions:- Height…20’’/ 51cm. Width & Depth…15.75’’/ 40cm. Condition- very good and original. 4 Impressed HOLLAND & SON stamps. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £48.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Ebonised Revolving Piano Stool to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA931719
Dealers Internal Ref
24117
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An Aesthetic Movement ebonised and parcel-gilt revolving piano stool featuring a navy blue velvet upholstered seat and carved tripod base.
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Archive I An Aesthetic Movement ebonised and parcel-gilt revolving piano stool featuring a navy blue velvet upholstered seat and carved tripod base.

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Archive II An Aesthetic Movement ebonised and parcel-gilt revolving piano stool featuring a navy blue velvet upholstered seat and carved tripod base. View II
Archive III An Aesthetic Movement ebonised and parcel-gilt revolving piano stool featuring a navy blue velvet upholstered seat and carved tripod base. View III
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An Aesthetic Movement ebonised and parcel-gilt revolving piano stool featuring a navy blue velvet upholstered seat and carved tripod base.
Holland & Son Aesthetic Movement Piano Stool
Ref: SA931719
An Aesthetic Movement ebonised and parcel-gilt revolving piano stool featuring a navy blue velvet upholstered seat and carved tripod base.
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  • ObjectPiano Stools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Velvet, Parcel Gilt
  • ColourEbonised Black
  • MotifsIncised gilt decoration, Carved central column, Revolving screw mechanism, Tripod base
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This music stool is a Victorian piece from 1890 in the Aesthetic Movement style, created by Holland and Son. The structure employs ebonised wood with parcel-gilt details, complemented by a navy blue velvet upholstered seat with woven trim, a brass revolving screw mechanism, and four impressed stamps. The design incorporates a carved central column with scale motifs, incised gilt decoration, and a tripod base with curved bracket supports terminating in shaped feet. It stands 51 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this item suits placement in an empty corner as a functional seat or accent piece within a music room, study, or living space. The revolving mechanism allows height adjustment, while the compact footprint makes it practical for smaller rooms or tighter layouts.

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The Aesthetic Movement emphasized art for arts sake, prioritizing visual harmony, fine craftsmanship, and stylised ornamentation over utility alone. Key characteristics include ebonised wood finishes, incised gilt decoration, and Japanese or Anglo-Japanese motifs.

These stools were constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or ebonised birch, supported by internal cast iron or brass threaded spindles to enable height adjustment. Upholstery typically featured rich fabrics such as velvet, damask, or horsehair.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast metal threaded mechanism rods, hand-carved decorative elements, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and occasionally maker stamps or brass plaques from recognized cabinetmakers on the underside of the seat frame.

Due to its compact footprint and detailed woodwork, an ebonised piano stool works well as occasional seating, an accent side table, or a vanity seat in a bedroom or dressing area.

Clean ebonised wood surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or excess moisture which can damage delicate gilding. The threaded metal height adjustment mechanism should be kept lightly lubricated with machine oil to prevent binding.
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