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A Rare 18th Century Walnut Stool, C.1720
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A Rare 18th Century Walnut Stool, C.1720

18th century
Sold 27 August 2025 · Spitalfields House
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A rare early 18th century walnut stool, c.1720. The bifurcated legs with acanthus carved knees terminating in pad feet. Possibly Thomas Roberts or family. Newly upholstered in Claremont Amelia crackle damask.

A remarkably similar stool with identical legs incorporating bifurcated knees (see image) was offered at Sotheby's, ‘The Age of Oak and Walnut' Sale, 28th September 2004, Lot 63. (estimate £15,000-20,000).

Measures - 44cm H x 52cm W x 41cm D.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this 18th Century Walnut Stool to the 18th Century.

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SA954380
Description
A rare early 18th century walnut stool, c.1720. The bifurcated legs with acanthus carved knees terminating in pad feet. Possibly Thomas Roberts or family. Newly upholstered in Claremont Amelia crackle damask.
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A remarkably similar stool with identical legs incorporating bifurcated knees (see image) was offered at Sotheby's, ‘The Age of Oak and Walnut' Sale, 28th September 2004, Lot 63.
Spitalfields House

(estimate £15,000-20,000).

Measures - 44cm H x 52cm W x 41cm D.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this 18th Century Walnut Stool to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA954380
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022

Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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Archive I An 18th-century walnut stool with cabriole legs and a yellow patterned upholstered seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare 18th Century Walnut Stool, C.1720

Archive II An 18th-century walnut stool with cabriole legs and a yellow patterned upholstered seat. View II
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An 18th-century walnut stool with cabriole legs and a yellow patterned upholstered seat.
A Rare 18th Century Walnut Stool, C.1720
Ref: SA954380
An 18th-century walnut stool with cabriole legs and a yellow patterned upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectStools
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Silk Damask, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Brass tacking, Carved knees
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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Furniture from this period is characterised by a shift away from heavier oak towards finely grained walnut, featuring graceful curves, cabriole legs, and understated carving influenced by baroque design principles.

These pieces typically utilise solid walnut frames joined with traditional mortise and tenon construction, often accompanied by hand-carved detailing and traditional squab or drop-in upholstered seats secured with brass tacks.

Authenticity is evaluated through timber patination, tool marks consistent with period manufacturing methods, historical joinery techniques, and the natural wear patterns expected on walnut surfaces over centuries.

Such pieces function effectively as occasional seating or side tables in modern rooms, providing textural contrast against clean lines and neutral palettes while introducing historic character.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels to prevent wood cracking, avoid direct sunlight to protect textiles and timber colour, and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the surface.
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