What characterises Victorian style footstools?

Victorian footstools are defined by sturdy wooden frames, deeply upholstered tops often featuring button tufting, and turned wooden legs mounted on brass castors.

What materials were traditionally used in Victorian upholstered stools?

Traditional construction utilised solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut for the legs, coil springs or horsehair padding inside, wrapped in woven textiles or velvet.

How can authentic Victorian footstools be identified?

Authentic period pieces often feature hand-turned wooden legs, original stamped brass castors, hand-stitched upholstery webbings, and evidence of hand-carved details.

How can a buttoned footstool be integrated into modern interiors?

A traditional buttoned stool serves as an accent seat at the foot of a bed, an upholstered coffee table, or additional seating positioned alongside a modern sofa.

How should upholstered furniture on castors be maintained?

Regular gentle vacuuming of the fabric using a soft brush attachment prevents dust accumulation, while wooden legs should be polished with natural beeswax and castors kept free of debris.

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Victorian Deep Buttoned Stool on Castors

Name: Victorian Deep Buttoned Stool on Castors
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA988670
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this Mid Victorian upholstered and deep buttoned Stool.

Dating 1860 ish and all raised on these brass cup castors, on turned mahogany legs.

Newly reupholstered in this heavy ivory colour velvet, with this deep buttoned and pleated top, and piping edge and boarder.

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Victorian Buttoned Footstool to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA988670

Dealers Internal Reference

00724

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this Mid Victorian upholstered and deep buttoned Stool.

Dating 1860 ish and all raised on these brass cup castors, on turned mahogany legs.

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Newly reupholstered in this heavy ivory colour velvet, with this deep buttoned and pleated top, and piping edge and boarder.

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. A rectangular cream fabric upholstered stool featuring deep button tufting, brass nailhead trim, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. — fig 1. Victorian Deep Buttoned Stool on Castors

Original polish plus patina its this medium mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 2. A rectangular cream fabric upholstered stool featuring deep button tufting, brass nailhead trim, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. — fig 2. Victorian Deep Buttoned Stool on Castors

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A rectangular cream fabric upholstered stool featuring deep button tufting, brass nailhead trim, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. — fig 3. Victorian Deep Buttoned Stool on Castors

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A rectangular cream fabric upholstered stool featuring deep button tufting, brass nailhead trim, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. — fig 4. Victorian Deep Buttoned Stool on Castors

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A rectangular cream fabric upholstered stool featuring deep button tufting, brass nailhead trim, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. — fig 5. Victorian Deep Buttoned Stool on Castors

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. A rectangular cream fabric upholstered stool featuring deep button tufting, brass nailhead trim, and dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. — fig 6. Victorian Deep Buttoned Stool on Castors

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.