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Pair of Early Victorian Mahogany & Silk Footstools
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Pair of Early Victorian Mahogany & Silk Footstools

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

An elegant pair of mahogany footstools, Circa 1840.

Upholstered in a nice quality light coloured silk with buttoned top and individually hand tacked trim.

Well made, strong and sturdy. With rich mahogany cabriole legs.

A lovely matching pair, ready for use.

W 43.5cm/17"

D 38cm/15"

H 41.5cm/16.25"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Mahogany Footstool Pair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 07908426
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-190 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-worked seat rails on the underside: early Victorian joinery.
Solid mahogany cabriole legs: shaped French-influenced styling of the period.
Oxidised wood on the underside: natural darkening from long air exposure.
Soft rubbing across leg corners: wear from household use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
43.5cm (17.13")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA986918
Dealers Internal Reference
MAE220518B
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Description
An elegant pair of mahogany footstools, Circa 1840.
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Upholstered in a nice quality light coloured silk with buttoned top and individually hand tacked trim.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

Well made, strong and sturdy. With rich mahogany cabriole legs.

A lovely matching pair, ready for use.

W 43.5cm/17"

D 38cm/15"

H 41.5cm/16.25"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Mahogany Footstool Pair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07908426
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-190 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-worked seat rails on the underside: early Victorian joinery.
Solid mahogany cabriole legs: shaped French-influenced styling of the period.
Oxidised wood on the underside: natural darkening from long air exposure.
Soft rubbing across leg corners: wear from household use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
43.5cm (17.13")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA986918
Dealers Internal Ref
MAE220518B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
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Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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A pair of early Victorian footstools featuring dark mahogany cabriole legs and cream silk buttoned upholstered tops with brass stud detail.
Pair of Early Victorian Mahogany & Silk Footstools
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFootstools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEarly Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Silk, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown, Cream
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Buttoned upholstery, Brass studding
  • SizeH 41.5 cm (16 in) x W 43.5 cm (17 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This pair of early Victorian footstools dates from the 19th century and follows an English country house style. Each piece stands on dark brown mahogany cabriole legs that curve outward from the base, supporting a rectangular seat. The tops are upholstered in cream silk with buttoned tufting across the center and finished along the lower edge with brass stud detailing in an individually hand-tacked trim. The timber exhibits a rich reddish-brown tone and smooth polished finish, while the upholstery maintains a smooth, light surface texture. Measuring 41.5 cm high, 43.5 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, these sturdy seating elements fit easily into living spaces for casual seating or placement near a fireplace hearth. They function well as extra perches in a living room, study, or bedroom, pairing effectively with armchairs or serving as low occasional seating when extra seats are needed.

FAQs

Early Victorian footstools typically feature carved mahogany or walnut frames, sinuous cabriole or turned legs, and buttoned or upholstered tops designed for 19th-century domestic interiors.

Frames were commonly constructed from solid mahogany or rosewood, filled with horsehair padding, and upholstered in silk damask, velvet, or wool finished with brass tacks.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved solid timber legs, traditional joint construction, period-appropriate upholstery techniques, and natural age-related patina on the wood finish.

Position them symmetrically in front of a hearth, at the base of a bed, or beside low occasional tables to add functional accent seating and historical texture.

Clean timber components using a natural beeswax polish and soft cloth, keep silk upholstery away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and vacuum fabric gently with a brush attachment.
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